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Spelling Strategies

Spelling Strategies. Main Message. Do NOT memorize spelling word lists. Be a strategic speller!. Spelling Strategies. Strategy #1: Pay close attention to short vowels. Strategy #2: Find smaller words. Strategy #3: Break the word into chunks; tap out the syllables.

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Spelling Strategies

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  1. Spelling Strategies

  2. Main Message • Do NOT memorize spelling word lists. • Be a strategic speller!

  3. Spelling Strategies Strategy #1: Pay close attention to short vowels. Strategy #2: Find smaller words. Strategy #3: Break the word into chunks; tap out the syllables. Strategy #4: Focus on pronunciation.

  4. Pay Close Attention to Short Vowels! Some Review Example Comparisons Visible v. Washable “ible” v. “able” Gallant v. Excellent “ant” v. “ent”

  5. Short A: Like Ripping off a Band aid

  6. Short E: Leaning over to Hear Better

  7. Short I: Stepping in Something Icky!

  8. Short O: cute Puppies

  9. Short U: Getting Hit In the Stomach

  10. Find Smaller Words Some Review Examples *Able=Can Enjoyable: Enjoy+ Able I am able to enjoy recess because it is nice outside. Considerable: Consider + Able I am able to consider all sides of an argument. Passable: Pass + Able I will be able to pass this quiz because I studied hard.

  11. Break the Word into Syllables Some Review Examples Evident: Ev/i/dent Visible: Vis/i/ble Hesitant: Hes/i/tant Magnificent: Mag/ni/fi/cent Improbable: Im/prob/a/ble

  12. Focus On Pronunciation Some Week #21 Examples *The “sh” sound is spelled with ti/si/ci Direction: I know it’s “ti” because there is the smaller word “direct.” Musician: I know it’s “ci” there is the smaller word “music.” Mission: I know it’s “si” because there is the smaller word “miss.”

  13. -The sound “en” is spelled “ion/ian.” -The sound “shen” is spelled with “tion/ssion/cian.” Direction Musician Mission

  14. Take-Away Message • Do NOT memorize spelling word lists. • Be a strategic speller!

  15. Spelling Bee • We are going to have a mini spelling bee to practice these strategies and review for your next spelling test. • Use at least one strategy in spelling each word! • There are candy prizes.

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