Spelling Rules

I know that a 1-syllable word that ends with the long i sound is spelled with a...

• y

• i

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CCSS.RF.2.3A

Which spelling is correct for someone who is grouchy?

• crabee

• crabby

• crabey

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CCSS.L.2.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

If a syllable ends with a WIMPY vowel sound...what do you have to do?

• Put a "ck" and call it good.

• Just spell it exactly the way it sounds, and don't worry about it.

• Double the next letter to close the WIMPY sound off.

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CCSS.L.2.2D

When you are spelling a 2-syllable word that ENDS WITH THE LONG e SOUND, what does the "Cry Baby" rule tell us to do?

• Spell it with an "ee."

• Spell it with a "y."

• Spell it with an "ey."

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CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.RF.2.3C

If a 2-syllable word sounds like the second syllable is saying /see/, how are we supposed to spell that sound?

• with a "cy."

• with the letters "see."

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CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.RF.2.3C

Let's say that you want to spell a 1-syllable word with a SHORT VOWEL SOUND. This word ends with one of these letters (f, l, s, or z), how should you spell that ending sound?

• Add only one of the ending letters

• Double the ending letter.

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CCSS.L.2.2D

Why do I have to use a "ck" in the word "pick?"

• The /k/ sound comes RIGHT AFTER A SHORT VOWEL SOUND.

• Because you need the "Floss Rule."

• Because of the "Happy Rule."

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CCSS.RF.2.3A

What are the 3 "Watch-Out Vowels?"

• a, e, o

• e, i, y

• u, a, e

Why do I have to spell the word "Kind" with a "k" instead of a "c?"

• Because "i" is a "watch-out" vowel.

• Because of the "Catch Lunch" rule.

• Because of the "Cry Baby" rule.

Why do you double the "m" in the word "summit?"

• Because of the "Floss Rule"

• Because of the "Happy Rule"

• Because of the "Picnic Chicken Basket Rule"

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CCSS.L.2.2D