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Ei/Ie Spelling Patterns

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Ei/Ie Spelling Patterns

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🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To spell words with ei/ie patterns correctly

Success Criteria:

I can identify the correct ei/ie spelling in words

I can use spelling rules to help me remember patterns

I can use these words correctly in sentences

📝 Part 1: Complete the Words

Fill in the missing letters (ei or ie) to complete each word. Try sounding out the words or using what you already know!

1. bel___ve
2. rec___ve
3. fr___nd
4. c___ling
5. f___ld

SEND Support: Remember to sound out the words or use your prior knowledge to help you fill in the blanks!

🔍 Part 2: Pattern Detection

Look at these completed words and tick the correct spelling rule:

Words: seize, shield, veil, thief, weird

6. Which rule helps most with ei/ie spelling?

"I before E except after C" (when the sound is 'ee')

Always use 'ie' in every word

Always use 'ei' in every word

There is no pattern to follow

7. Complete these words: s___ze, sh___ld, v___l
8. Which two words are exceptions to the main rule?

✏️ Part 3: Using Words in Context

9. Write a sentence using THREE of these words: believe, thief, ceiling, field, weird
10. HAP Extension: Create a memory trick (mnemonic) to help remember when to use 'ei' or 'ie'. Use at least two words from the list.

Word Bank for Support: believe, receive, friend, ceiling, field, seize, shield, veil, thief, weird

Challenge Extension: Research three more ei/ie words and explain whether they follow or break the rule.

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