Year 2 - English
The 'l' spellings, including 'il' and 'al'
Alternative GPCS for consonants and homophones
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn to spell homophones, near-homophones and new consonant spellings.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to spell words containing the representations of the 'l' phoneme: 'il' and 'al'.
Key Notes
- The 'il' and 'al' representations are usually found in polysyllabic words.
- There are not many words ending in 'il'.
- Not many nouns end in 'al', but many adjectives do.
- How to spell the common exception words: father and clothes.
Vocabulary To Learn
- noun: a naming word for people, places or things
- adjective: an adjective is a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, such as 'happy', 'big', or 'blue'.
- polysyllabic: describes a word that has more than one syllable
- syllable: a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may confuse the 'al' and 'il' spellings with other similar-sounding endings or 'l' spellings.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The 'il' and 'al' representations are usually found in polysyllabic words. There are not many words ending in 'il'.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'noun'
a naming word for people, places or things.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may confuse the 'al' and 'il' spellings with other similar-sounding endings or 'l' spellings. Correction: Be explicit about the irregularities and exceptions in English and use phonics, word games and pattern spotting to reinforce spellings.
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