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

Visualize it…Write it…Speak it…Learn it!

ShoddyDefinition: inferior or imitation material; poorly

done or made

shod-dy

Visualize it…Write it…Speak it…Learn it!

IncessantDefinition: continuing or flowing without

interruption

in-ces-sant

Visualize it…Write it…Speak it…Learn it!

StaccatoDefinition: cut short so as not to sound

connected

stac-ca-to

Visualize it…Write it…Speak it…Learn it!

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