Lesson 49: Things That Look Like Letters (Levels 1&2)

The video introduces the concept of linking as a memory aid for spelling. It features shout outs to students who have used creative techniques to spell tricky words. Nina demonstrates finding words within words, and the lesson concludes with visual links for spelling, focusing on things that look like letters.

What is the main purpose of linking in spelling?

• To create new words

• To confuse the reader

• To find connections that aid memory

• To make words longer

How did Annie remember the spelling of 'enough'?

• By drawing a picture

• By using a rhyme

• By associating it with a tech gadget

• By linking it to a phrase her mom says

What unique method did Effie use to remember the word 'should'?

• By using a rhyme with 'lucky duck'

• By singing a song

• By drawing a picture of a duck

• By writing it repeatedly

What words did Nina find inside 'ultimate'?

• Tom, mate, ate, and mat

• Tom, mate, eat, and mat

• Tim, mate, eat, and mat

• Tim, mate, ate, and mat

What visual link is used for the word 'door'?

• The D is like a door frame

• The two O's are like door handles

• The O's are like windows

• The R is like a door knob

What do the two E's in 'were' represent?

• A pair of ears

• A pair of eggs

• A pair of eyes

• A pair of elephants

What number does the I/O in 'question' resemble?

• 20

• 10

• 15

• 5

What does the letter 'U' in 'buy' resemble?

• A shopping bag

• A cup

• A horseshoe

• A smile

What is the rule for words ending with an 'I' sound?

• They end with a Y

• They end with an E

• They end with an A

• They end with an I

Which of the following words is an exception to the 'I' sound rule?

• Fly

• My

• Buy

• Try