Tricky words to know
Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) · Level 15: High-Frequency Words · Lesson 1
Also known as: Tricky words · High-frequency words
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Lesson questions (15)
- Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: the - Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: said - Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: was - Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: have - Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: could - Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: would - Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: should - Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: people - Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: because - Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: enough - Which word is a number?
Answer: two - I ____ a red ball.
Answer: have - She ____ happy yesterday.
Answer: was - "Come here," he ____.
Answer: said - Choose the correct spelling.
Answer: one
About this lesson
“Tricky words to know” is from Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) (Level 15: High-Frequency Words) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Choose the correct spelling.” and “Choose the correct spelling.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: the · said · was · have · could · would · should · people · because · enough
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
Questions about this lesson
What are high-frequency words?
Words that are used very often, such as the, said and was.
Why are they called tricky?
Because their spelling does not follow sound rules.
How do we learn them?
We learn them by looking at them, then writing them and repeating them until we recognise them instantly without spelling them out. Example: the and said.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Matching pairs, Match Up, Find the match and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.