FLOSS Rule
What is the correct spelling?
smel/smell
smell
How many syllables are there in the word?
rewrite
2
Write the word combined with the vowel suffix:
dance + ed
danced
What two words combine to make the contraction:
I'd
I would
The women (laugh/laughs) at the funny story.
laugh
What is the correct spelling?
dwel/dwell
dwell
How many syllables are there in the word?
unfolded
3
Write the word combined with the vowel suffix:
large + er
larger
What two words combine to make the contraction:
she'll
she will
Aunt June (pour/pours) the sugar into a special jar.
pours
What is the correct spelling?
stif/stiff
stiff
How many syllables are there in the word?
thankful
2
Write the word combined with the vowel suffix:
raise + ing
raising
What two words combine to make the contraction:
don't
do not
A bird (fly/flies) over the trees.
flies
What is the FLOSS rule?
At the end of one syllable words, usually double the letters S, F, L, or Z right after a short vowel
How many syllables are there in the word?
unkindly
3
Write the word combined with the vowel suffix:
walk + ed
walked
What two words combine to make the contraction:
haven't
have not
The flowers (grow/grows) in the garden.
grow
What is the correct spelling?
until/untill
until
How many syllables are there in the word?
invitation
4
What is the Drop the E Rule?
Drop the E before adding ED or ING to a word ending with an E
What is the name of the punctuation mark used in contractions?
apostrophe
The boys (run/runs) to the playground.
run