Sound Strategy
How many syllables does the word 'charcuterie' have?
4
Which of these words looks right?
diagraphs
diegraf
digraphs
digraphs
What is the term given to a word part added to the end of a root word?
What is a "suffix'?
What word rhymes with spell?
Open to many answers.
Which of these is NOT a recommended checking strategy?
Check word charts or the Word Wall.
Write the word 2-3 times using different spelling patterns.
It's the teacher's job to edit my work.
Use a dictionary.
It's the teacher's job to edit my work.
Christine Topfer suggests breaking words into smaller parts to make them easier to spell. What is this strategy called?
What is "chunking"?
Christine Topfer suggests using your memory to remember how a word looks. What should you do if you're not sure if it's spelled right?
write it down to check
Christine Topfer says it's helpful to understand what a word means to remember how to spell it. What could you use to understand a word's meaning?
What is "use a dictionary"?
Topfer's strategy involves using your memory to connect words you know well with new words. What is this strategy called?
What is "mnemonic"?
Topfer recommends reading your writing _______ to catch any spelling mistakes.
What is "carefully" or "slowly"?