Sir Linkalot Time - Lesson 21 - More Silent Letters

The video tutorial explores the concept of linking as a memory aid for spelling, focusing on silent letters. It provides examples of words with silent letters, discusses their pronunciation, and offers techniques to remember them. The tutorial also includes historical context and complex words to enhance understanding.

What is the main technique discussed for remembering the spelling of 'listen' and 'often'?

• Using rhymes

• Repeating the words aloud

• Visualizing the words

• Linking small words within the words

Which silent letter is highlighted in the word 'column'?

• L

• N

• U

• M

What historical event is used to remember the spelling of 'column'?

• Fall of the Roman Empire

• Signing of the Magna Carta

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Trafalgar

In the word 'head', which letter is silent?

• H

• E

• A

• D

What is the mnemonic device used for the word 'miniature'?

• Recalling a mini sculpture

• Imagining a mini painting

• Thinking of a mini car

• Visualizing a mini Eiffel Tower

Which silent letter is found at the end of the word 'gone'?

• G

• O

• E

• N

What is the silent letter in the word 'before'?

• B

• R

• E

• F

Which Egyptian ruler's name is used to explain the spelling of 'pharaoh'?

• Ra

• Ramses

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

What is the silent letter in the word 'more'?

• R

• O

• M

• E

Which word is used to describe the rulers of ancient Egypt?

• Sultan

• Emperor

• Pharaoh

• King