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Writing - Guess the Missing Letters

Guess the missing letters in words. Use picture clues and sentence meaning to decide which vowel or consonant fits best in each space.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some puzzles test vowels, as b_g could be bag, beg or bug until the picture gives it away.

In KS1 English, children use missing-letter puzzles to link sounds to letters. They look at pictures, listen to the word in their heads and choose the letter or letters that complete the word.

Key Terms

Vowel: A, E, I, O or U, the letters that make open mouth sounds in words.
Consonant: Any letter that is not a vowel, such as B, M or T.
Clue: A helpful hint, like a picture or sentence, that guides you to the right answer.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you teach KS1 children to guess missing letters?

Teachers say the word aloud, stretch the sound that is missing, then help children choose the correct letter or letters to match that sound in the word.

What clues help children work out missing letters in words?

Children can use picture clues, the meaning of the whole sentence and phonics knowledge, such as knowing that the /a/ sound in bag is written with the letter a.

Why are missing-letter puzzles useful in KS1 English?

Missing-letter puzzles make phonics practice fun, strengthen spelling skills and encourage children to think carefully about sounds, letters and word meanings.

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