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.