Teaching Spelling and Reading
The 6 Jobs of Silent Final E
Many English words end with a silent E, but why is it there? There are 6 jobs of silent E: VCe, V or U, C and G, -Cle, -s, and “odd jobs.”
When A, E, I, O, U, Y Say Their Long Vowel Sounds
Understand the three types of vowel sounds: long, short, and diphthong. Learn how to know when a single vowel is saying its long sound.
The 44 Spelling Rules Every Student Should Know
These are the 44 spelling rules every student needs to spell with confidence and have a foundation for writing and composition.
The 6 Types of Syllables
The ability to break words into syllables is foundational for spelling and reading. There are 6 types of syllables.