ELA+-+Spelling



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[|Some spelling strategies] Some really great tips!!! 2. Spell it aloud. 3. Think about it. 4. Picture it. 5. Look at it and write it. 6. Cover, write, and check it. || unless mess || lau**gh**ed || Tell that mos**quit**o to **quit** biting me. || pro/**ba**/bly Or make up a secret pronunciation: ch oc/**o**/late ||
 * **Strategies** || **How to Use Them** ||
 * **Steps for Spelling New Words** || 1. Look at the word and say it.
 * **Rhyming Helpers** || Link a word with a rhyming word that is spelled the same at the end:
 * **Problem Parts** || Identify the part of the word that gives you problems and study it extra hard:
 * wr**ong
 * **Creating Memory Tricks** || Link tricky words with a memory helper that has the same problem letters:
 * **Using Meaning Helpers** || Pair a word with a shorter, related word that gives a sound clue:
 * act--action**
 * hea--health** ||
 * **Divide and Conquer** || Divide a word into smaller parts:
 * team/mate**
 * beauti/ful**
 * ar/ti/fi/cial** ||
 * **Pronouncing for Spelling** || Pronounce a word correctly: