Trick Words and Spelling Rules

Emily Culbertson from Main Elementary reviews Unit 2, focusing on bonus letters (F, L, S), welded and glued sounds, trick words, and AR controlled vowels. She provides examples and explains the rules for using bonus letters in one-syllable words. The video also covers welded sounds like 'an', 'am', and 'ink', and introduces trick words that don't follow standard rules. AR controlled vowels are discussed for reading purposes. The session concludes with a 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' activity to reinforce learning.

What are the bonus letters discussed in Unit 2?

• B, C, D

• A, E, I

• M, N, O

• F, L, S

In which type of word do bonus letters appear?

• One-syllable words with one vowel

• Words ending in a vowel

• Words with two vowels

• Words with two syllables

Which letter is not a bonus letter?

• S

• T

• L

• F

What is the rule for doubling consonants in words like 'chill'?

• Double all consonants

• Double the last consonant if it follows a single vowel

• Do not double any consonants

• Double the first consonant

Which of the following words requires a bonus letter?

• Tree

• Shelf

• Mess

• Book

What are welded and glued sounds?

• Sounds that are silent

• Sounds that change completely

• Sounds that are combined but keep their individual sounds

• Sounds that are pronounced separately

Which of the following is an example of a welded sound?

• Run

• Squall

• Jump

• Walk

Which word is a trick word that doesn't follow standard rules?

• Run

• Skip

• Jump

• Pull

What is a characteristic of trick words?

• They do not follow standard spelling rules

• They are always nouns

• They follow all spelling rules

• They are always verbs

What sound does 'ar' make in controlled vowels?

• Or

• Ir

• Ar

• Er