1. Literacy Focus: Homophones 4

2. Homophones Recap Which homophones have you been focusing on using correctly this week? Which homophone is correct? We tried to guess the wait/weight of the pumpkin. Let’s find out whether/weather we’re first for lunch today. I worked well for the whole/hole lesson. Can I have a peace/piece of pie?

3. Homophones This week’s homophone spellings are: 1.Aloud (using an audible speaking voice) 2.Allowed (to permit something) 3.Waste (failure to use something wisely, properly) 4.Waist (body part between ribs and hips) 5.See (to perceive/view something with the eyes) 6.Sea (a body of water) 7.Father (a male parent) 8.Farther (to or at a point that is more distant in space or time) 9.Profit (to make money/gain advantage) 10.Prophet (somebody who conveys the will of a deity)

4. Word of the Week: Resilience

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.The ability to recover quickly from setbacks. Her resilience is admirable; few people could bounce back so quickly after such a tragedy. 2. Elasticity The ability of matter to spring back quickly into shape after being bent or stretched. Resilience (noun) Resilience (noun)

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 4

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. Answers 1.This belt’s too tight around my waist. 2.I can see the field in the distance. 3.Moses was a prophet. 4.Don’t waste your learning time. 5.Dogs aren’t allowed in the park. 6.The sea was a dazzling blue. 7.Donald is Josie’s father. 8.The businessman made a profit from selling sweets. 9.He read the poem aloud to the class. 10.The destination was farther than he had thought.

13. Homophones This week’s homophone spellings are: 1.Aloud (using an audible speaking voice) 2.Allowed (to permit something) 3.Waste (failure to use something wisely, properly) 4.Waist (body part between ribs and hips) 5.See (to perceive/view something with the eyes) 6.Sea (a body of water) 7.Father (a male parent) 8.Farther (to or at a point that is more distant in space or time) 9.Profit (to make money/gain advantage) 10.Prophet (somebody who conveys the will of a deity)

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