Spelling with <eigh> Grapheme
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Spelling with <eigh> Grapheme
🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)
We are learning to recognise and spell words containing the <eigh> grapheme that makes the long /ā/ sound.
Success Criteria
I can:
📖 Pattern Focus
The letters <eigh> can make the long /ā/ sound (like "day"). Look at these examples:
eight • weigh • sleigh • neighbour • freight
🔍 Part 1: Word Sorting
n__ __ __ __bour (someone who lives nearby)
fr__ __ __ __ (cargo on a train)
sl__ __ __ __ (Santa's vehicle)
w__ __ __ __ (how heavy something is)
The _____________ children played in the snow. (eight/weigh)
Can you _____________ this parcel for me? (sleigh/weigh)
My friendly _____________ helped me with my garden. (neighbour/freight)
✏️ Part 2: Writing Challenge
My nayber has ate chickens in her backyard. She uses a special scale to way their food each morning. At Christmas, she decorates her house with a big slaygh on the roof.
📚 Support (if you need help)
Use these word cards: eight, weigh, sleigh, neighbour, weight, eighteen, freight, straight
🌟 Extension Challenge
📋 Answer Key (Teacher Use)
Question 1: weight, eighteen, height, straight
Question 2: neighbour, freight, sleigh, weight
Question 3: eight, weigh, neighbour
Question 4: nayber→neighbour, ate→eight, way→weigh, slaygh→sleigh
Extension words: neigh, weighty, freighter, straighten, eighty, weightless
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