👩‍🏫 Teacher’s Guide

Objective
Students will apply ie ei and silent gh - a personal narrative using the examples and practice below.

Vocabulary
spelling, word family, revise

Teaching Notes

• Model one response, then ask students to work independently and explain their choices with specific words or evidence.
• 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
Some vowel spellings must be learned by word family. The letters gh are silent in these practice words. Tell about one real experience. Include an opening, ordered events, and an ending.

Spelling list
field, chief, brief, eight, weight, light, night, bright

Spelling model
Notice ie in field, ei in eight, and silent gh in light.

Writing model: A Personal Narrative

I brought my drawing to class. At first I felt shy. Then a friend asked about the colors. I explained my choices and felt ready to share.

Your writing task
Write two developed paragraphs 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

field, chief, brief, eight, weight, light, night, bright

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: f_eld
2. Which word is spelled correctly: chief or chieff?
3. Put these words in alphabetical order: field, chief, brief, eight
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 a developed paragraph applying the skill. Revise for precision, explain your decisions, and check whether another interpretation is possible.