Spelling Lesson 42: Science Words ( #sirlinkalottime #revision #lessons )

The video tutorial introduces the concept of linking as a mnemonic device to aid memory. It features examples from children, such as Evelyn's link for 'campaign' and Holly's links for 'claustrophobia' and 'maintenance'. The lesson progresses to science-related words, demonstrating linking techniques for words like 'science', 'instrument', 'technology', 'lightning', 'gauge', and 'medicine'. The tutorial emphasizes creativity in forming links to improve spelling and understanding.

What is the main purpose of linking as described in the introduction?

• To remember things by finding connections

• To learn new languages

• To improve handwriting

• To create a fun game

How does Evelyn remember the spelling of 'campaign'?

• By associating it with a camping trip in Norway

• By linking it to a French word

• By using a rhyme

• By memorizing it repeatedly

What fear is associated with the word 'claustrophobia'?

• Fear of animals

• Fear of heights

• Fear of water

• Fear of small or confined spaces

What clever link did Holly use for the word 'claustrophobia'?

• A car and a road

• Santa Claus and port backwards

• A cat and a dog

• A tree and a leaf

What is the tricky part of the word 'science' according to the lesson?

• The silent 'e'

• The beginning 'sci'

• The ending 'ence'

• The two 'c's

Which word is found inside 'instrument'?

• Drum

• Strum

• Hum

• Plum

What abbreviation is used in the word 'technology'?

• USA

• CHN

• AUS

• UK

How many letters are in the word 'lightning'?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 11

What is the abbreviation found in the word 'gauge'?

• SEP

• AUG

• FEB

• JAN

What is the first part of the word 'medicine'?

• Medi

• Medic

• Medici

• Med