Tricky Words and Spelling Patterns

In Unit 16, students review double vowel sounds AU and AW, learning to spell words like 'launch' and 'straw'. The lesson includes a spelling options procedure for tricky words, writing multi-syllabic words, and identifying trick words with U. A memory hunt game reinforces learning.

What are the two double vowel sounds reviewed in Unit 16?

• EI and EY

• AI and AY

• OU and OW

• AU and AW

Which word contains the AU sound?

• All

• Saw

• Launch

• Straw

What is the AW sound in the word 'straw'?

• Oh

• Eh

• Aw

• Ah

What should you do if you're unsure about the spelling of a word like 'lawn'?

• Ignore the word

• Use the spelling option procedure

• Guess the spelling

• Ask a friend

When writing multi-syllabic words, how should you approach the spelling?

• Use a thesaurus

• Write all syllables at once

• Write one syllable at a time

• Guess the spelling

Which of the following is a multi-syllabic word with AU?

• Laundry

• All

• Straw

• Saw

What is the first step in adding a suffix to a word like 'haunted'?

• Guess the suffix

• Spell the base word first

• Add the suffix first

• Use a dictionary

Which word is considered a trick word due to its pronunciation?

• Laugh

• Straw

• Launch

• Lawn

Why is 'august' considered a trick word?

• It is spelled with an AW

• It is a month and needs a capital letter

• It has a silent letter

• It is a short word

What makes the word 'daughter' tricky?

• It is a short word

• It is a month

• It is spelled with an AW

• It has a silent GH