You’ve made it to the ancient tomb—now it’s time to get the treasure! In this suspense-filled digital game, students will put their spelling knowledge to the test as they work through sentences requiring the correct plural form of complex words. Each correct answer brings them closer to treasure… but there’s a twist!

After answering, students must decide whether to keep the treasure they’ve just earned—or risk it for a chance to win a bigger reward. A wrong answer sends them through the trapdoor, and they lose everything from that round! This risk-and-reward format keeps students engaged while applying high-level spelling strategies in context.

Throughout the game, students will choose the correct plural form to complete each sentence. To do this, they’ll draw on their understanding of context, syntax, word origins and grammar conventions—essential skills for mastering less common and irregular plurals.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Apply knowledge of complex plural forms in context
• ✅ Strengthen spelling accuracy using grammar and syntax cues
• ✅ Use morphology and word origin understanding to support spelling decisions
• ✅ Develop confidence when writing and editing more advanced vocabulary
• ✅ Engage in purposeful spelling practise through risk-based gameplay

How to Play:

1. Students are shown a sentence with a missing word and must choose the correct plural form from two options.
2. A correct answer reveals a piece of treasure.
3. Players then choose to bank their treasure—or risk it to try for a bigger reward.
4. If they answer incorrectly, they fall through the trapdoor and lose all unbanked treasure.
5. The game continues through multiple rounds, encouraging both strategy and skill.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during spelling or morphology units focused on irregular plurals and suffix rules
• 💡 Ideal for Year 5–6 students extending their understanding of plural forms and contextual grammar
• 💡 Pair with a follow-up task where students collect and categorise plural spelling patterns
• 💡 Great for targeted intervention, rotations, or revision activities

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired, or group play
• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a homework or revision task

Let’s Steal – Spelling Complex Words challenges students to apply spelling conventions with confidence and accuracy—while taking strategic risks in their quest for treasure!