Spelling- qu
This week’s spelling pattern is the ‘qu’ sound. The words are listed below. To practice the words children should write read the word out loud, break it down to its sounds, cover it over and then try to write the word. Tick it if it is correct, try again if not.
Core Words
quit, quiz, queen, quick, quote, squeal
Mild Words
quench, quality, quiet, squeak
Hot words
squeeze, question, quarter, quiver
You can also try to split the words into its sounds. You can show a single letter making a sound with a dot and a double letter making a sound with a line under both letters.
quiz- qu i z
Maths and Numeracy
Look at the maths trails primary five made last week in class. Create your own maths trail in your home, garden or local environment.
Learning Across the Curriculum
In class this week we have been looking at the poetry of Grace Nichols. The focus has been on onomatopoeia and metaphors. Come up with some metaphors to describe things in your home or local area.
i.e. Arthur’s Seat is a sleeping giant in the middle of the city.
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