Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and spell words that end in "ew".
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencil
Activities
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Word Hunt: Look around your house or outside and find objects that have names ending in "ew". Write down the names of at least five objects you find.
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Word Sort: Create three columns on your paper. Label them "Words that end in 'ew'", "Words that do not end in 'ew'", and "Not Sure". Write down different words on separate pieces of paper or index cards. Sort the words into the appropriate columns based on whether they end in "ew" or not. If you're not sure, put them in the "Not Sure" column and we'll figure it out together.
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Rhyme Time: Come up with as many rhyming words as you can that end in "ew". Write them down and see how many you can come up with!
Talking Points
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Words that end in "ew" often make the /oo/ sound, just like in the word "new". For example, "dew", "few", and "screw" all end in "ew".
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When you see a word that ends in "ew", try saying the /oo/ sound at the end to help you spell it correctly.
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Some words that end in "ew" are related to things we find in nature, like "dew" and "view". Can you think of any other examples?
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Remember, it's important to practice spelling words that end in "ew" so that you can use them correctly in your writing. Keep practicing and you'll become an expert!