Word Division and Spelling Rules

This video tutorial is a spelling lesson for third graders focusing on VCV multi-syllabic words. It introduces the Tiger and Camel rules for dividing VCV words and provides a routine for practicing spelling. The lesson includes practice with specific words like 'total', 'digit', 'talent', 'human', 'minus', 'finish', 'equal', and 'famous', as well as high frequency words. The goal is to help students break words into syllables and improve their spelling skills.

What is the main focus of this week's lesson?

• Grammar rules

• Patterns in Nature

• Single-syllable words

• VCV multi-syllabic words

According to the Tiger Rule, where do you divide the word 'tiger'?

• After the first vowel

• Before the first vowel

• After the consonant

• Before the consonant

What should you do if the Tiger Rule doesn't work?

• Divide before the first vowel

• Try the Camel Rule

• Skip the word

• Divide after the second vowel

What is the first step in the practice routine for VCV words?

• Draw the bridge

• Label the consonants

• Map the sounds

• Label the vowels

How is the word 'total' divided according to the practice routine?

• Total

• T-otal

• To-tal

• Tot-al

In the word 'digit', where is the line drawn?

• Before the first vowel

• After the consonant

• After the first vowel

• Before the consonant

Where is the line drawn in the word 'talent'?

• After the T

• After the L

• Before the E

• Before the N

In the word 'human', where is the line drawn?

• Before the N

• After the U

• Before the M

• After the H

How is the word 'minus' divided?

• Min-us

• Mi-nus

• Minus

• M-inus

Where is the line drawn in the word 'defend'?

• Before the N

• After the E

• Before the F

• After the D