Trick Words and Syllable Patterns

In this lesson, second-grade students explore spelling words with r-controlled vowel syllables. The teacher guides students through drill sound practice, focusing on vowel and consonant sounds, and introduces trick words for memorization. Students engage in writing practice using a dry erase board, spelling two-syllable words and reviewing previous lessons. The lesson concludes with a sentence-writing exercise and encouragement to maintain a growth mindset.

What is the focus of today's lesson?

• Practicing silent letters

• Learning about consonant blends

• Exploring R-controlled vowel syllables

• Understanding compound words

Which R-controlled vowel syllable is discussed as appearing at the end of words?

• ORE

• ER

• OR

• AR

What is the first sound practiced in the drill sound practice?

• I as in cry

• O as in horn

• E as in me

• A as in acorn

Which vowel team is practiced first?

• OI as in coin

• EE as in jeep

• AY as in play

• AI as in bait

What is the trick word that starts with 'W'?

• Warm

• Word

• World

• Worm

Which trick word has a silent 'W'?

• Large

• Different

• Answer

• World

What is the bonus letter in the trick word 'different'?

• T

• R

• F

• D

Which trick word is associated with a large stuffed animal?

• Answer

• World

• Night

• Large

What does the trick word 'night' refer to?

• A type of light

• A time of day

• A type of weather

• A warrior

What is the first sound to write on the dry erase board?

• OR

• AR

• IND

• IF