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.

Strategy #4: Focus on pronunciation.

Pay Close Attention to Short Vowels!

Some Review Example Comparisons

Visible v. Washable “ible” v. “able”

Gallant v. Excellent “ant” v. “ent”

Short A: Like Ripping off a Band aid

Short E: Leaning over to Hear Better

Short I: Stepping in Something Icky!

Short O: cute Puppies

Short U: Getting Hit In the Stomach

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.

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

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.”

-The sound “en” is spelled “ion/ian.”

-The sound “shen” is spelled with “tion/ssion/cian.”

Direction

Musician

Mission

Take-Away Message

•Do NOT memorize spelling word lists.

•Be a strategic speller!

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.