The Apostrophe is Introduced
Integrated Learning.
The apostrophe is introduced.
Correct use is carefully taught in words in the Flip Books and the children are given practice in using the apostrophe in writing.
Integrated Learning.
Introducing spelling rules and patterns.
Seven rules and patterns are taught using the words in the Flip Books.
The children are equipped to meet other words with the same rules and patterns.
Integrated Learning.
Now test for the skills to see, hear and put together.
Test One
To test that the child can build short vowel words.
Test Two
To test that the child can decode short vowel words.
The value of the tests.
Fast learners move on.
Some children will need more time listening for and clapping sounds.
Children who show patchy skills in building or decoding need more time with the short vowel Flip Books
but everyone moves on.
At the end of Stage 1 children have learned
the alphabet sounds and how to use them,
digraphs and useful letter groups and how to use them,
how to put together what they see and hear,
to listen effectively,
how to use hooks to learn for themselves,
the use of the ‘belonging to’ apostrophe,
how to read and write 115 words with skill,
to read and write words at home,
some spelling rules and patterns.
Understanding spelling rules and patterns is useful.
Spelling rules and patterns allow good predictions for spelling words.
The old adage that ‘for every rule there are as many exceptions’ is simply not true.