Term spellings
Year 4 BBC Bitesize Spelling Rules
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Spelling patterns and the -y rule Children will learn how to spell words correctly by recognising patterns and applying the -y rule.
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How to spell the 'shun' sound The 'shun' sound can be spelt in three different ways. Which one you use depends on the last letter or letters of the root word. Click on the link to find out more.
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Which words end with -cious and -tious? The shus sound is often found in adjectives and can be spelt in two different ways: cious or tious. Click on the link to find out more
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When is the 'sh' sound spelt with 'ch'? Some words that have the sound 'sh' are spelt with 'ch'. Click on the link to find out more.
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Homophones Children will identify and distinguish a range of common homophones and use them correctly when writing.
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Which words end with -sion? The 'shun' sound at the end of a word is often spelt -sion. Click on the link to find out more.
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When is the 's' sound spelt with 'sc'? Some words have a silent 'c', e.g. Science and Scene. Click on the link to find out more
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When is the 'uh' sound spelt 'ou'? The sound 'uh' is spelt 'ou' in some words. Click on the link to find out more.
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Spelling quiz Do you know everything you need to know about spelling. Well, take the quiz to find out.