Part 1: Identify the silent letters

WALT: identify silent-letter patterns in unfamiliar words.

Reference strip: <gn> = /n/   |   <gh> = /g/   |   <ps> = /s/   |   <pn> = /n/   |   <mn> = /m/   |   <rh> = /r/   |   <pt> = /t/

Underline the letter or letters that are present in the spelling but not heard.

Part 2: Sort the patterns

WALT: sort words according to their silent-letter pattern.

Write two words from the word bank beside each matching pattern.

Part 3: Teacher dictation and reflection

WALT: spell words containing the target patterns accurately.

Listen carefully. Write each word. Circle any answer you guessed.

Reflection: One pattern I understand is ____________________. One pattern I need to practise is ____________________.