Explore this spelling list: Year 1, Term 2, Week 3: Alternative pronunciations: oo, ear. Our page is packed with activities, games, and resources to help you succeed. Click on the learning tabs to discover different ways to study.
This week is all about the sounds oo and ear. You'll find them in words like moon, book, bear, and beard. Even though the spellings are similar, they can sound quite different from word to word.
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bear |
A baby bear is called a cub.
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beard |
He was able to grow a thick beard.
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blink |
The lights made me blink.
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book |
Whose book is this?
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moon |
The moon shone in the sky.
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