Spelling Lesson 30–Even More Homophones (#sirlinkalottime)

The video tutorial introduces linking as a memory technique, particularly useful for spelling. It includes shout outs to students who have created clever links for tricky words. The main lesson focuses on homophones, words that sound the same but are spelled differently, with examples and techniques to remember their spelling. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of finding words within words to aid memory and understanding.

What is the main purpose of linking techniques in spelling?

• To create a visual connection for better memory

• To make words sound more interesting

• To make writing more colorful

• To confuse the reader

Which homophone pair was used to demonstrate the concept of words sounding the same but spelled differently?

• Burrow and Borough

• Link and Linked

• Weather and Whether

• Desperate and Desperation

In the homophone example of 'quiet' and 'quite', what word is suggested to be found at the end of 'quiet'?

• Diet

• Quite

• Quit

• Quiet

What is the key difference between the homophones 'past' and 'passed'?

• 'Past' is an adjective, 'passed' is a noun

• 'Past' is a noun, 'passed' is a verb

• 'Past' is a verb, 'passed' is not

• 'Past' is an adverb, 'passed' is an adjective

Which homophone pair involves a discussion about a dinosaur named Rex?

• Peace and Piece

• See and Sea

• Past and Passed

• Meet and Meat

In the homophone example of 'see' and 'sea', what visual element is used to remember 'sea'?

• A tree

• A wave crest

• A pair of eyes

• A beach

What is the linking technique used for the homophones 'peace' and 'piece'?

• Using a wave crest

• Using a tree

• Using a pair of eyes

• Using a pie and chips

In the homophone example of 'pear' and 'pair', what is found inside the word 'pear'?

• A pair of eyes

• A tree

• A vegetable pea

• A wave crest

What is the difference between 'personal' and 'personnel'?

• 'Personal' is an adjective, 'personnel' is a noun

• 'Personal' is a verb, 'personnel' is an adjective

• 'Personal' refers to a person, 'personnel' refers to staff

• 'Personal' is a noun, 'personnel' is a verb

What is the linking technique used for the homophones 'personal' and 'personnel'?

• Using a pie and chips

• Using a pair of eyes

• Using the word 'Mel'

• Using a wave crest