Spelling 2Consonant Letter Pairs
Spelling VisualizedGrade 9
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What are phonics rules?
• Phonics rules provide keys to sounding out new words.
• When two of the same consonants appear side by side in a word, only one is heard.
Example: staccato (stƏ-ˋkä-tō)
Exception: suggest (sƏg- ˋjest)
Note: Many rules have exceptions.
What if I can’t sound it out?
• If the word is not a high frequency word like “suddenly” or a sight word like “have,” you need to rely on other strategies.
Strategy – Visualization
• You may need to rely on your ability to visualize the pattern.
STA-CC-ATO
Strategy – Hand/Mind Connection
• You may need to use repeated writing or typing of the word.
Strategy – Speak
• Spell the word, letter by letter, by saying them out loud.
S-T-A-C-C-A-T-OSTACCATO
Target Words
Irreverent
Illustrious
Shoddy
Incessant
Staccato
Irreverent
Definition: lacking proper respect or seriousness.
ir-rev-er-ent
Visualize it…Write it…Speak it…Learn it!
IllustriousDefinition: notably outstanding because of rank
or achievement.
Il-lus-tri-ous
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ShoddyDefinition: inferior or imitation material; poorly
done or made
shod-dy
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IncessantDefinition: continuing or flowing without
interruption
in-ces-sant
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StaccatoDefinition: cut short so as not to sound
connected
stac-ca-to
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Independent Practice
• Now you will have a chance to visualize these words which contain consonant letter pairs.
• This will give you an opportunity to practice the spelling strategies and also develop an understanding of how to use them in your writing.
Staccato
Incessant
Shoddy
Illustrious
Irreverent
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