Today we learned a new spelling pattern using the silly, yet memorable mnemonic, “Sammy Loves Fried Zebras.” Also called the “FLOSS Rule,” it is as follows: when there is a one syllable word, with one short vowel that ends in s, l, f, or z, you usually double the final consonant.
After a brief mini-lesson to introduce the rule, students brainstormed a list of words and selected their personalized spelling list. Students selecting new vocabulary words are encouraged to look up the meaning of their words at home. Supporting activities this week will include reading aloud rhyming stories, partner reading poems, and playing bingo.