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Tricky Words

Practise high-frequency tricky words that do not always follow simple sound–letter patterns.

Spelling English AC9EFLY13 Australian Curriculum-aligned

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Learning Intention

Students will recognise and spell common tricky words with support and practice.

Australian Curriculum

Supports Foundation English literacy learning, including high-frequency words. (AC9EFLY13)

Teacher Notes

Teach a few words at a time. Use look–say–cover–write–check and sentence practice.

Skills Practised

  • Tricky word recognition
  • High-frequency spelling
  • Visual memory
  • Sentence use

Learning Tricky Words

Tricky words are common words that may not be easy to sound out using the phonics patterns children already know. Frequent reading and writing helps build quick recognition.

Remember and Check

  1. Look closely at the whole word.
  2. Say the parts you know.
  3. Notice the part that does not follow the expected pattern.
  4. Write the word and check each letter.

Read each word in a short sentence to connect accurate spelling with meaning.