Year 2 English · KS1

Spelling: Common Exception Words

10 lessons, in the order they are taught. Part of the Year 2 English curriculum.

What this topic covers

  1. 1Applying the 'j' spellings, including 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'
  2. 2Applying the new 'or' spellings, including 'ore', 'ough' and 'a'
  3. 3Applying the spellings 'or', 'oor', 'au' and 'aw' in familiar words
  4. 4New 'or' spellings, including 'ore', 'ough' and 'a'
  5. 5Silent letters: the 'gn' spelling
  6. 6Silent letters: the 'kn' spelling
  7. 7Silent letters: the 'mb' spelling
  8. 8Silent letters: the 'wr' spelling
  9. 9Spelling homophones and near-homophones
  10. 10Spelling more homophones and near-homophones

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Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: 'We played outside _ day, even when it got cold.'

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