Reading and spelling words with consonant le can be a tricky skill to master! Fortunately,…
Tag: phonics
Should spelling instruction still be taught in school?
A question that teachers sometimes wonder is: should we explicitly teach spelling or are spelling…
Using Scrambled Sentences to Teach Sentence Writing
Do your students struggle with sentence writing? Do they tend to compose fragments and run-ons,…
Strategies for Struggling Readers Who Are Not Learning Disabled
For struggling readers, whether they are identified with a learning disability or not, the process…
Should we teach and assess with nonsense words?
Nonsense words are not real words but they follow common patterns of English spelling. They…
How to Align Your Sight Word Instruction with Your Phonics Instruction
Are you new to the science of reading research and looking for ways to help…
The e in consonant -le syllables is a form of silent e!
Did you know that consonant le syllables have a silent e on the end? Every syllable needs a written vowel, and silent e is a hard working letter that’s up for the task!
Tips For Teaching Silent E Words With Soft C And G… With Ninjas!
Silent e has many jobs! If you found this article, I’m guessing you recently discovered that…
The Many Jobs of Silent e- Tips for Phonics Instruction
Silent e has many jobs! If you found this article, I’m guessing you recently discovered…