ow
These two letters make the same sound as 'ou', which we will learnt in stage 8. It also makes an 'oe' sound which we will learn a little later on.
Make a flashcard for 'ow' and explain that these two letters together say 'ow' as in cow. Can they find the flashcard with the letters that also says 'ou'?
Children like to pretend to prick a finger on a thorn and say 'OW!'
A little spelling tip: If you want an 'ow' (as in 'cow') sound at the end of a word, it's always 'ow'.
Teach your pupil to listen for 'ow' in these words and remember to say 'ow' each time!
These two letters make the same sound as 'ou', which we will learnt in stage 8. It also makes an 'oe' sound which we will learn a little later on.
Make a flashcard for 'ow' and explain that these two letters together say 'ow' as in cow. Can they find the flashcard with the letters that also says 'ou'?
Children like to pretend to prick a finger on a thorn and say 'OW!'
A little spelling tip: If you want an 'ow' (as in 'cow') sound at the end of a word, it's always 'ow'.
Teach your pupil to listen for 'ow' in these words and remember to say 'ow' each time!
Level 1 cow how now brown town down crowd flower |
More words to read owl frown crown drown towel tower shower |
Odd Words for reading:
Mr.
Mrs.
people
Mr.
Mrs.
people
Dictation: Revise /ea/ saying 'e':
Tom and June are ready to go home. They will go by train instead of by coach. Tom has the heavy case. They are very happy. It has been a good holiday.
Teaching Notes:
· This is not a new sound, only a new way of making a sound already known.
Revise /ou/ words this week and help your pupil to sort the words into the correct family.
Mr. and Mrs. These two words are shortened forms of words. That is why they have a full stop after them. Tell your child this so that they realise that there is an explanation for the full stop - but don't worry about him/her remembering the reason.
Help the pupil with stand before the dictation if need be. We are coming towards the end of Level 1 now and as we approach Level 2, we need to raise awareness of harder consonant blends words. Stand has a blend at the beginning and at the end. Help the pupil to feel it.
Assess past lessons and check particularly for these words: five, cakes, case.
Tom and June are ready to go home. They will go by train instead of by coach. Tom has the heavy case. They are very happy. It has been a good holiday.
Teaching Notes:
· This is not a new sound, only a new way of making a sound already known.
Revise /ou/ words this week and help your pupil to sort the words into the correct family.
Mr. and Mrs. These two words are shortened forms of words. That is why they have a full stop after them. Tell your child this so that they realise that there is an explanation for the full stop - but don't worry about him/her remembering the reason.
Help the pupil with stand before the dictation if need be. We are coming towards the end of Level 1 now and as we approach Level 2, we need to raise awareness of harder consonant blends words. Stand has a blend at the beginning and at the end. Help the pupil to feel it.
Assess past lessons and check particularly for these words: five, cakes, case.
Sentences to practice reading
Crowds of men are at the football match.
Can you see the brown cow?
I like blue flowers in the garden.
The queen put a crown on her head.
Bill is Tom's friend.
Sam's friend is called Ben.
How now brown cow.
Mr. Brown joined the crowd in town waiting to see the Queen.
The owl hoots in our garden at night.
Crowds of men are at the football match.
Can you see the brown cow?
I like blue flowers in the garden.
The queen put a crown on her head.
Bill is Tom's friend.
Sam's friend is called Ben.
How now brown cow.
Mr. Brown joined the crowd in town waiting to see the Queen.
The owl hoots in our garden at night.
Read the Bible
heaven
Catechism Q. 38.
Can any one go to heaven with this sinful nature?
A. No; our hearts must be changed before we can be fit for heaven.
Q. 145. What is heaven?
A. A glorious and happy place, where the righteous shall be forever with the Lord.
heaven
Catechism Q. 38.
Can any one go to heaven with this sinful nature?
A. No; our hearts must be changed before we can be fit for heaven.
Q. 145. What is heaven?
A. A glorious and happy place, where the righteous shall be forever with the Lord.