👩‍🏫 Teacher’s Guide

Objective
Students will apply two oo sounds - a how-to using the examples and practice below.

Vocabulary
spelling, word family, revise

Teaching Notes

• Read together first, then let students answer independently. Ask students to point to the word or sentence that supports an answer.
• Teach the rule, discuss the worked example, and cover answers during practice.
• Use incorrect responses to identify which part of the rule needs another example.
• Allow approximately 25–35 minutes, including discussion and independent practice.

🧒 Student Worksheet

Concept and Helping Material

Big Idea
Oo has different sounds in moon and book. Sort words by sound rather than appearance alone. List materials or needs, then explain steps in an order the reader can follow.

Spelling list
moon, food, book, foot

Spelling model
Moon and book have different vowel sounds.

Writing model: A How-To

To make a word card, take a small piece of paper. Write the word clearly on one side. On the back, write a sentence using it. Read the card before putting it in your practice box.

Your writing task
Write three or four connected sentences in this form on a topic you know. Use at least two spelling words where their meanings fit. Read your writing aloud and revise one sentence.

Vocabulary and Definition

• — the order of letters in a written word
• — words sharing a sound and spelling pattern
• — change writing to improve it

Words to Learn

moon, food, book, foot

Sentences to Fill In

1. The term for the order of letters in a written word is ____.
2. The term for words sharing a sound and spelling pattern is ____.
3. The term for change writing to improve it is ____.

Think & Respond Q&A

1. Complete the missing letter: m_on
2. Which word is spelled correctly: food or foodd?
3. Put these words in alphabetical order: moon, food, book, foot
4. Explain the target spelling pattern.
5. Copy a practice word, cover it, and spell it again.
6. What is the purpose of today’s writing form?
7. Use two spelling words in your own writing.
8. What should you check when editing?

Hands-On Experiment or Activities

Say, study, cover, write, and check each word. Ask a partner or adult to dictate three words, then a sentence. Complete the writing task. Mark the target words and explain one revision.

Reflection

• Explain one thing you learned.
• Write two new examples and read them to a partner.