SpellingSpelling

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Pattern studyPattern study

Rules for ch and -tch

-tch follows a short vowel

in a one syllable word.

Ch says /ch/:

•ch

wrewrennchch

pipinnchch

brabrannchch

rreaeachch

scrscreeeechch

ppererchch

chchururchch

ststararchch

ttororchch

wwaatctchh

twtwiitchtch

skskeetchtch

scrscraatchtch

splsplootchtch

strstreetchtch

hopschopscootchtch

clcluutchtch

ffeetchtch

chcheekeek

chchatteratter

VocabularyVocabulary

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curandera

Curanderas use special herbs to heal the body.

healerhealer

threshold

She tripped on the metal band across the threshold.

Part of a doorwayPart of a doorway

stethoscope

When you visit a nurse practitioner, she takes the stethoscope and listens as you breathe in

and out.

Instrument used for listening to Instrument used for listening to sounds in the chestsounds in the chest

facilities

Our school has wonderful facilities for students and staff.

Things meant to make a job easierThings meant to make a job easier

superstition

Am I superstitious if I believe my back will break when my daughter steps

on a crack?

A belief based on fearA belief based on fear

Were you ever afraid to walk under a ladder and just

didn't know why? Well, you were just being superstitious!

Superstitions are beliefs and practices

that most people feel do not make sense.

Step on a crack, and break your mother's back.

Break a mirror and you will have seven years bad luck.

If you find a four-leaf clover, you will have good luck.

If you have a good luck charm that you believe

will help you, such as a horseshoe or a rabbits' foot,

then you might be a little superstitious!

There are a lot of superstitions about cats. Here

are just a few.

• When a cat washes its face, it will rain.

• Cats have nine lives.

• A back cat crossing your path will bring

bad luck.

You should knock on wood to avoid bad luck.

Do not walk under an open ladder.

Breaking a mirror will bring you 7 years bad luck.

Find a penny and pick it up. All the day you'll have good luck.

Some people have lucky clothing and they will always wear

the same clothes that make them feel lucky. Sometimes they

refuse to wash it!!

instruct

The doctor instructed him to rest.

to furnish with orders or directionsto furnish with orders or directions