Sir Linkalot: How to spell 'diarrhoea'

Sir Linkalot: How to spell 'diarrhoea'

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Interactive Video

English, Health Sciences, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial focuses on teaching the spelling of 'diarrhea' using a mnemonic device. The instructor introduces the word, asks students to spell it, and then provides a memorable link involving a man running to the toilet. The mnemonic 'Runny Runny help. Oops.' is repeated to reinforce memory. The session concludes with a discussion on the effectiveness of the mnemonic in helping students remember the spelling.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct spelling of the word discussed in the introduction?

DIARRHEA

DIARHEA

DIARHOE

DIARRHOE

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous scenario was used to help remember the spelling?

A man running to a store

A man running to catch a bus

A man running to the toilet

A man running to a meeting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first line of each word in the mnemonic device?

ROOH

RHOO

RROH

RRHO

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT part of the mnemonic device?

Jump

Oops

Runny

Help

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the mnemonic device discussed?

To memorize a poem

To help spell a word

To recall a historical date

To remember a phone number