Language and Spelling Concepts

Mrs. Holmes guides students through Fundations Unit 13, focusing on phonics, specifically long vowel sounds and homophones. The lesson includes words like 'coach', 'toe', 'tow', 'grow', 'groan', 'coast', and 'snow'. Students practice spelling, learn about homophones, and review trick words. The session ends with sentence practice to reinforce learning.

What should students have ready before starting the lesson?

• A calculator

• A dictionary

• Their iPad with slides

• A notebook and pen

Which sound is NOT a long 'i' sound?

• i

• y

• o

• i_e

What is the correct spelling of the word 'coach'?

• coash

• coach

• coch

• couch

Which of the following is NOT a use of the word 'coach'?

• A type of vehicle

• A sports team leader

• A type of fabric

• To train someone

What is a homophone?

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings

• Words that are spelled the same but sound different

• Words that rhyme

• Words that have the same meaning

Which word is spelled with 'oe' at the end?

• Tow

• Tough

• Towel

• Toe

What does the word 'tow' mean?

• To pull something

• A digit on your foot

• A type of fabric

• A type of vehicle

Which word means to make a noise of discontent?

• Grin

• Grow

• Groan

• Grain

What is the correct spelling for the word meaning 'to increase in size'?

• Grain

• Grow

• Grown

• Groan

What does the word 'coast' refer to when talking about geography?

• A type of sport

• Where the ocean meets the land

• A type of fabric

• A type of vehicle