Spelling quiz based on long u sound “absolutely” can be edited for other words and sounds. uses knowledge of syllables, phonemes and graphemes, sounds, rhyme and a range of strategies.

I use this editable powerpoint as a soft start activity for my children, every morning. It includes: Daily 4 - numeracy countdown - spelling right here right now - citizenship To do list Remember - motivation and reminders Daily date in French and English

Based on Jenny Nimmo's Midnight for Charlie Bone these are three differentiated passages. Each passage has a number of words spelled incorrectly. The children should identify these words, look up the correct spelling and then look for an alternative word. This can then be used as a story starter or stimulus for writing.