Spelling Words with Digraphs and Trigraphs
Students will practice segmenting and spelling words that include common digraphs and trigraphs.
Key Questions
- Construct words by correctly applying digraph and trigraph knowledge.
- Differentiate between single letter sounds and digraph/trigraph sounds when spelling.
- Explain the importance of recognizing these patterns for accurate spelling.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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