1. Literacy Focus: Homophones 3

2. Homophones Recap Which homophones have you been focusing on using correctly this week? Which homophone is correct? I never know witch/which sandwich to choose. I don’t like tasks that are to/too easy. Let me right/write you a poem. Did you know/no we were on first lunch today?

3. Homophones This week’s homophone spellings are: 1.Board (thin piece of wood/other material) 2.Bored (to be tired by dullness/tedious repetition) 3.Whole (comprising the full amount) 4.Hole (an opening or cavity in something) 5.Piece (a section or part separated from the whole) 6.Peace (a state of freedom from war or conflict. Quiet or calm) 7.Wait (to stay in one place until an expected event happens) 8.Weight (the quality of being heavy) 9.Weather (the conditions outside at a particular place and time) 10.Whether (used to introduce one choice or alternative)

4. Word of the Week: Diligent

5. Word of the Week How many times can you use our word of the week? How many subjects can you use it in? Definition 1. Constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student. 2. Done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking: a diligent search of the files. Diligent (adjective) Diligent (adjective)

6. Help!

7. Techniques Practise writing down the word - Write out the word several times, this might be enough for you to remember it. Make a reminder – Write the word on a post-it note and stick it somewhere you will look often e.g. on the fridge door! Break up the word into syllables – Split up a complicated word into syllables and concentrate on spelling one syllable at a time. Look for words within words – You might be able to learn a long word by noticing that it contains one or more smaller words. Example: piece = piece of pie

8. Help! Techniques Look, say, cover, write and check – repeat these steps at intervals (e.g. after 10 minutes, 1 hour, a day) until you can spell the word with confidence. Make up your own reminders (Mnemonics) – Create your own reminders using pictures, nonsense rhymes or mnemonics. For example: rhythm helps your two hips move Learn a spelling rule – Words may follow a spelling rule, learn it! Unfortunately, there are always exceptions. http://www.ox forddictionarie s.com/words/s pelling-rules- and-tips Sound out silent letters- Learn words with silent letters by sounding out the silent letters and making the words sound silly. For example: gnome = g – nome

9. Good luck!

10. Homophones 3

11. Test Write the title “Spelling Test” and be prepared to be tested on this week’s spellings. Your teacher will read out a sentence and you must write down the correct homophone.

12. Homophones This week’s homophone spellings are: 1.Board (thin piece of wood/other material) 2.Bored (to be tired by dullness/tedious repetition) 3.Whole (comprising the full amount) 4.Hole (an opening or cavity in something) 5.Piece (a section or part separated from the whole) 6.Peace (a state of freedom from war or conflict. Quiet or calm) 7.Wait (to stay in one place until an expected event happens) 8.Weight (the quality of being heavy) 9.Weather (the conditions outside at a particular place and time) 10.Whether (used to introduce one choice or alternative)

13. Answers 1.Jack ate the whole cake. 2.The weather was lovely on Saturday. 3.I found peace in the library. 4.If you’re not there, I’ll wait. 5.Miss wrote my name on the board. 6.The jacket had a hole in it. 7.I’d love a piece of melon. 8.Check the weight on the scales. 9.I don’t know whether to watch football or rugby. 10.If you’re bored, read a book.

14. All correct? If you achieved 10 out of 10 you will now be entered into a draw for 25 Vivos – good luck!