Lesson 80 - Even More Things That Look Like Letters (Levels 3-5)

The video tutorial explores creative linking techniques to aid spelling and memory. It features examples from children like Harry and Ina, who use visual and phonetic links to spell challenging words. The lesson also covers words that look like letters, such as 'possesses' and 'skiing', and delves into the spelling of 'fashion', 'cushion', 'parallel', and 'mischievous'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of linking and visual techniques in learning spelling.

What technique does the teacher emphasize for improving spelling and memory?

• Repetition

• Writing practice

• Linking

• Reading aloud

How is the word 'won' cleverly linked to its spelling?

• The 'O' is pronounced as 'U'

• The 'W' is pronounced as 'V'

• The 'N' is silent

• The 'O' looks like a zero

What is the common pronunciation pattern for words starting with 'WO'?

• They are pronounced as 'wi'

• They are pronounced as 'we'

• They are pronounced as 'wo'

• They are pronounced as 'wa'

In the word 'Possesses', what does the letter 'S' resemble?

• The number 2

• The number 3

• The number 5

• The number 8

What do the two 'I's in 'Skiing' resemble?

• Snowflakes

• Ski boots

• Ski poles

• Mountains

What does the letter 'I' in 'Available' resemble?

• A thermometer

• A pencil

• A test tube

• A ruler

Which of the following words contains the 'shun' sound spelled with 'SH'?

• Option

• Caution

• Mission

• Fashion

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to run alongside'?

• Paralel

• Parrallel

• Parallell

• Parallel

What common mistake do people make when spelling 'Mischievous'?

• Adding an extra 'I'

• Replacing 'V' with 'B'

• Doubling the 'S'

• Using 'CH' instead of 'SH'

What is the origin of the word 'Mischievous'?

• Greek

• Old English

• Old French

• Latin