Collect the Sounds

Collect the Sounds

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English Phonic & Word Knowledge

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Description

This interactive game combines 'ou' and 'ough' word sorting to explore varied pronunciations. Students collect and categorise words into sound-based groups, reinforcing phonics knowledge and spelling skills. Ideal for group work or literacy centres, it encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of language patterns.

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Lesson Structure

Individual Activity
Rotations / Group Work
Class Activity

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Curriculum Codes

AC9E5LY08 9

Use phonic, morphemic and vocabulary knowledge to read and spell words that share common letter patterns but have different pronunciations

ACELA1829 8.4

Understand how to use phonic knowledge to read and write less familiar words that share common letter patterns but have different pronunciations

Draws on appropriate strategies to accurately spell familiar and unfamiliar words when composing texts

EN3-VOCAB-01 new

Extends Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary through interacting, wide reading and writing, morphological analysis and generating precise definitions for specific contexts

EN3-RECOM-01 new

Fluently reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes, analysing text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension

EN3-SPELL-01 new

Automatically applies taught phonological, orthographic and morphological generalisations and strategies when spelling in a range of contexts, and justifies spelling strategies used to spell unfamiliar words

Recognise and write less familiar words that share common letter patterns but have different pronunciations

Linked Resources & Worksheets

Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words - Presentation

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Presentations

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Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words - Presentation

Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words - Student Reference Card

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words - Student Reference Card

Letter Patterns - Display

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Resources, Classroom Displays

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Letter Patterns - Display

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Worksheets

Sound Sorts

Sound Detectives

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Worksheets

Sound Detectives

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Worksheets

Sound Sleuths

Pattern Detective

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Worksheets

Pattern Detective

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Word Trek

Pronunciation Pathway

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Pronunciation Pathway

Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words - Quiz

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words - Quiz

Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words - Assessment

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words - Assessment

Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words - Grading Rubric

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Worksheets

Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words - Grading Rubric

New 9.0 Curriculum

English Unit: Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY08, EN3-4A, ACELA1829, VCELA326, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 5

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Unit Plans

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English Unit: Using Knowledge to Write Less Familiar Words