2.3 Spelling and oral descriptions

English first additional language

Grade 5

Module 10

Spelling and oral descriptions

ACTIVITY 1

TO ANALYSE WORD FORMATION

[LO 6.4.1]

I need help to spell correctly!

Sometimes you know what a word sounds like, but you cannot remember which letter it begins with and you cannot find it in the dictionary.

If this is the case, use the following “clue-list”…

Check your dictionary as you do the following exercises:

1. These words begin with an f sound. Add f or ph to spell each word correctly :

…..actory …..ysical …..antom

…..otograph …..eather …..ist

1. These words begin with a k sound. Add c, k or ch to spell each word correctly :

…..itten …..arrot …..emical

…..orus …..udu ……..ough

1. These words begin with an n sound. Add n, kn, gn , or pn to spell each word correctly:

…..ome …..it …..ight (2)

…..eumonia …..ock …..ature

1. These words begin with an s sound. Add s, c, ps or sc to spell these words correctly :

….ingle ….ircle ….alm

….ene ….ented ….imple

1. These words begin with a sh sound. Add sh, ch and su to spell each word correctly :

….oulder ….ef ….gar

….iffon ….elter ….ovel

1. These words begin with an r sound. Add r, wr , and rh to spell each word correctly :

….iggle ….inkle ….yme

….inoceros ….ist ….eward

1. These words begin with a j sound. Add j or g to spell each word correctly :

….azz ….udge ….iraffe

….em (jewel) ….acket

1. These words begin with a g sound. Add g, gu or gh to spell each word correctly :

….aze ….ess ….etto (slums)

….ost ….ide ….lamour

1. These words begin with a z sound. Add z or x to spell each word correctly :

….ero ….innia (flower) ….ylophone ….ulu

ACTIVITY 2

TO UNDERSTAND ORAL DESCRIPTIONS OF PEOPLE [LO 1.3.1]

TO NOTE RELEVANT INFORMATION [LO 1.3.3]

Listen very carefully to the article read to you by the educator. On the first reading, try to work out what it is about. On the second reading, pick up as many details as you can.

Now indicate whether the next statements are true or false .

Assessment

LO 1

LISTENING The learner will be able to listen for information and enjoyment, and respond appropriately and critically in a wide range of situations.

We know this when the learner:

1.1 understands stories (told or read to learners):

1.1.3 notes relevant information;

1.1.4 discusses ethial, social and critical issues (e.g. “Is the moral of the story right in all circumstances?), codestwitching if necessary;

1.3 understands oral descriptions:

1.3.1 identifies people, objects or places;

1.3.3 notes relevant information.

LO 6

LANGUAGE STRUCTURE AND USE The learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language to create and interpret texts.