Short Vowel Rules
The 4 ways to spell "k" at the end of a word.
-ck, -k, -c, -ke
+ 200: give an example word for each spelling
The 6 types of syllables
R - bossy r
E - magic e
V - vowel team
L - c + le
O - open
C - closed
Name the four most common ways to spell “ā”
a
a_e
ai
ay
+400: give an example word for each spelling
What is the plural of chimney?
chimneys
spell quit + er =
quitter
The exception words for the -tch rule.
Which
Rich
Such
Much
Code, divide, and label the word unmistakable.
un/mis/take/able
How do you spell “ō” in the middle of a syllable?
oa
+300: give 3 example words
Name the 12 words that follow the f (fe) to v rule.
calf, wolf, leaf
half, shelf, knife, loaf
elf, self, life, wife, thief
Name the 3 suffix rules.
1-1-1 doubling
e-drop
y-change
Why does the word plastic not end with -ck?
it's more than one syllable
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What root word means to step?
grad/gress
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What are the two sounds /y/ can make as a vowel?
"ī" and "ē"
+ 200: give an example word for each
+200: when does y say "ī" & when does it say "ē"?
What is the plural of P?
P's
What suffix rule does the word beautiful follow?
y change
The 4 short vowel rules.
-ck
-tch
-dge
floss
Code, divide, and label the word information
in/form/a/tion
+200: name the root word and its meaning
What is the ie rule?
i before e except after c when saying "ē"
Name the 5 plural rules.
-es rule
y-plural
irregular plurals
f (or fe) to v
o plural
spell: dim + ly =
dimly
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