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Reading Strategies

The FLOSS Rule
 
When spelling a one-syllable word that has the /f/, /l/, or /s/ sound at the end, the last letter is doubled.
 
Example:
1.  "Floss" - 1 syllable word
2.  "Floss" -ends with the sound /s/
3.  "Floss" -last letter (s) is doubled (-ss)

Vowel Pairs: EE, EA, AI, AY, OA, UE
 
When two vowels go walking, the first vowel does the talking and the other one stays silent!
 
Examples:
need
seat
paid
boat
glue
 

The Magic or Silent E
 
When a one-syllable word has an "e" at the end, the "e" is usually silent and makes the vowel say it's name.
 
Example:
1.  State - 1 syllable
2.  State - has an "e" at end
3.  State -  the "a" says it's name
 
*This doesn't work if the word has a vowel pair (beak)*
 
 
 

Chunking or Word Families Click here to see a list of several word families and chunking methods.

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