Mastering the Long E Sound
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Mastering the Long E Sound
Year 3 English - Spelling/Phonics Learning different spelling patterns Building confident spellers
WALT - We Are Learning To
Identify different spelling combinations that make the long 'e' sound Understand rules for when to use each spelling pattern Apply these patterns to spell words correctly
Spelling Warm-Up: Long E Dictation
Listen carefully to each word Write the word on your whiteboard Think about which long E pattern you hear Share your spelling with a partner
What do you already know?
Think about words with the long E sound What letter combinations have you seen before? Share your ideas with the class
Long E Spelling Rules
'ee' - usually in the MIDDLE or END of words (tree, sheep) 'ea' - can be at the START, MIDDLE and END (eat, beach, tea) 'y' - usually at the END of words (happy, funny) 'ey' - usually at the END of words (money, honey) 'e_e' - usually at the END of words (complete, Pete) 'e' - usually at the END of words (me, he)
Sorting Long E Words
{"left":"tree, sheep, bee, three\nbeach, eat, tea, pea\nhappy, funny, sunny, penny","right":"money, honey, key, donkey\ncomplete, Pete, theme, these\nme, he, she, we"}
Guided Practice: Fill in the Missing Letters
Complete each word with the correct long E spelling Use the rules to help you decide Check your answers with a partner Raise your hand if you need help
Differentiation Strategies
Support: Use picture cards and sound out words slowly Core: Complete standard worksheet with partner support Extension: Create sentences using multiple long E patterns Challenge: Find and categorize long E words in reading books
Exit Ticket: Circle the Long E Words
Read each sentence carefully Circle all words with the long E sound Write which spelling pattern each word uses Hand in your ticket before leaving
Success Criteria Achieved!
I can identify different spelling combinations that make the long 'e' sound I understand the rules for using each pattern I can apply these patterns to spell words correctly