Spelling Rules
Name the FLOSS rule
ff, ll, ss, zz
After a basic vowel
Something that comes at the end of a word and changes the meaning
This red-nosed reindeer is famous for leading Santa’s sleigh on a foggy night.
Rudolph
Spell the plural version of fly
This word can mean not heavy or something that shines in the dark.
Light
At the end
List some vowel teams/digraphs
ea, ou, ai, ee, ow...
In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, this town is home to the Whos.
Whoville
Spell angry as an adverb.
One of these words means to be broken or torn, the other is the opposite of a machine's accelerator
Brake and break
What is the rule for changing an irregular plural? Y becomes...?
-ies
Define conversate
Engage in conversation
This drink, often served during the holidays, is made with milk, cream, sugar, and spices.
Eggnog
Spell the 4 legged creature that lives in the desert with a hump on its back.
Camel
Some examples
bear and bair
see and sea
What do we add at the end of words to make them past tense?
-ed
Define advocate
Someone who speaks up for themselves or someone who may need extra help
This plant, with red berries and green leaves, is traditionally hung so people can share a holiday kiss.
Mistletoe
Spell the word that assists a doctor and works in a hospital.
Nurse
This word can mean weather moisture falling from the sky or a monarch’s rule.
Rain/Reign
When do we spell with -el?
Most commonly appears after the consonants m, n, r, s, v, and w
Define recidivism
The relapse into criminal behavior, particularly by a person who has already been punished for a previous crime
In the classic movie Home Alone, the McCallister family travels to this city for Christmas, leaving Kevin behind.
Spell the word that works in a school and gives you homework.
Teacher
This word can mean a period of time or the seasoning people shake on food.
Time/Thyme