High Frequency Words

High Frequency Words

Denyse takes us through some commonly used and confused words and how to teach them using phonics and meaning. The videos also come with Word Study downloadable sheets for your students to complete.

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High Frequency Words
  • 2. Teaching 'you'

    The video delves into the word 'you', its meaning, and usage. It addresses the challenges associated with this word, underlining the significance of phonics. It further explains the various sounds of 'ou' and provides tips on teaching words that contain 'ou'. The video ends by stressing the impor...

  • Teaching 'how'

    The video explores the word 'how', its meaning, and its importance in learning. It delves into the use of 'how many' and the significance of counting. It also highlights the challenges associated with 'how', including spelling patterns. The need for phonemic awareness to understand words like 'ho...

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  • Teaching 'been'

    This content delves into the word 'bean', focusing on its use in past tense questions. It analyses the sounds in 'bean' and explains the significance of English as a morpho phonemic language. The double E spelling in words like 'be' and 'tree' is emphasised, and the correct writing of the letter ...

  • Teaching 'any'

    The video introduces the word 'any' and discusses the challenges with the letter A in words like 'any' and 'many'. It categorises these as sight words or tricky words and emphasises the importance of teaching phonics patterns and the sounds of the letter Y. The video also underscores the signific...

  • Teaching 'want'

    The conversation delves into the intricate meaning of 'want' and the challenges of explaining it to children. It further distinguishes between 'wanting' and 'needing', highlighting the significance of this understanding. The discussion concludes with an explanation of teaching the spelling and wr...

  • Teaching 'here'

    The video delves into spelling patterns and their influence on word meanings, with a special focus on the word 'here.' It explores its pronunciation and how it differs from 'hear.' The importance of teaching the tri-graph 'ERE' is highlighted, as well as the distinction between 'hear' and 'here' ...

  • Teaching 'will' and 'I'll'

    The video starts with an introduction and then delves into the sounds in the word 'will' and their role in pronunciation. It explains the teaching process for 'will', emphasizing the correlation between letters and sounds. The video also investigates contractions involving 'will' and their import...

  • Teaching 'don't'

    This content delves into the topic of contractions, with a special focus on the word 'don't'. It explains how 'don't' is formed by combining two words and identifies the sounds within it. The missing letters in 'don't' and other contractions are discussed, along with the concept of non-phonograph...

  • Teaching 'their, there and they're'

    The video starts with an introduction and then delves into the spelling and common mistakes associated with the word 'there'. It explores the various meanings and uses of 'there', highlighting the concept of ownership. It offers spelling tips, particularly the use of 'the', and explains contracti...