Generalize Spelling Patterns When Writing - 2nd Grade Writing
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Choose the correct spelling for long A: cag or cage?
Choose the correct spelling for long A: cag or cage?
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cage. Silent e makes the a say its long sound /ā/.
cage. Silent e makes the a say its long sound /ā/.
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Find and correct the spelling: "I will boi the egg." What is the correct word?
Find and correct the spelling: "I will boi the egg." What is the correct word?
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boil. Use oi in the middle of words for the /oi/ sound.
boil. Use oi in the middle of words for the /oi/ sound.
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Which spelling pattern often makes the /j/ sound at the end of a word like "cage"?
Which spelling pattern often makes the /j/ sound at the end of a word like "cage"?
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ge (often after a long vowel or vowel team). Use ge after long vowels or vowel teams for the /j/ sound.
ge (often after a long vowel or vowel team). Use ge after long vowels or vowel teams for the /j/ sound.
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Choose the correct spelling for /baj/: bag or badge?
Choose the correct spelling for /baj/: bag or badge?
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badge. Short a before /j/ sound requires dge spelling.
badge. Short a before /j/ sound requires dge spelling.
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Choose the correct spelling for /toy/: toy or toi?
Choose the correct spelling for /toy/: toy or toi?
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toy. Use oy at the end of words for the /oi/ sound.
toy. Use oy at the end of words for the /oi/ sound.
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Choose the correct spelling for /koin/: coin or coyn?
Choose the correct spelling for /koin/: coin or coyn?
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coin. Use oi in the middle of words for the /oi/ sound.
coin. Use oi in the middle of words for the /oi/ sound.
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What is the spelling rule for choosing oi versus oy for the /oi/ sound?
What is the spelling rule for choosing oi versus oy for the /oi/ sound?
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oi in the middle; oy at the end of a syllable or word. Position determines which spelling to use for the /oi/ sound.
oi in the middle; oy at the end of a syllable or word. Position determines which spelling to use for the /oi/ sound.
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What spelling pattern usually makes the /oi/ sound in a word like "boy"?
What spelling pattern usually makes the /oi/ sound in a word like "boy"?
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oy. This spelling makes the /oi/ sound at word endings.
oy. This spelling makes the /oi/ sound at word endings.
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What spelling pattern usually makes the /oi/ sound in a word like "boil"?
What spelling pattern usually makes the /oi/ sound in a word like "boil"?
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oi. This vowel team creates the /oi/ sound inside words.
oi. This vowel team creates the /oi/ sound inside words.
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Choose the correct spelling for /hyo͞oj/: huge or hudg?
Choose the correct spelling for /hyo͞oj/: huge or hudg?
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huge. Long u before /j/ sound uses ge spelling.
huge. Long u before /j/ sound uses ge spelling.
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Choose the correct spelling for /brij/: brige or bridge?
Choose the correct spelling for /brij/: brige or bridge?
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bridge. Short i before /j/ sound requires dge spelling.
bridge. Short i before /j/ sound requires dge spelling.
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What is the spelling rule for choosing dge versus ge for the /j/ sound at the end of a one-syllable word?
What is the spelling rule for choosing dge versus ge for the /j/ sound at the end of a one-syllable word?
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Short vowel → dge; long vowel or vowel team → ge. This rule helps spell /j/ sounds correctly in one-syllable words.
Short vowel → dge; long vowel or vowel team → ge. This rule helps spell /j/ sounds correctly in one-syllable words.
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Choose the correct spelling for /kaj/: cage or cadge?
Choose the correct spelling for /kaj/: cage or cadge?
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cage. Long a (a_e pattern) before /j/ uses ge spelling.
cage. Long a (a_e pattern) before /j/ uses ge spelling.
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Identify the correct spelling for the /oi/ sound at the end: b__ (boy). oi or oy?
Identify the correct spelling for the /oi/ sound at the end: b__ (boy). oi or oy?
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oy. Use oy at the end position for the /oi/ sound.
oy. Use oy at the end position for the /oi/ sound.
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What spelling pattern often makes the /j/ sound at the end of a short word like "badge"?
What spelling pattern often makes the /j/ sound at the end of a short word like "badge"?
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dge (usually after a short vowel: a, e, i, o, u). Use dge after short vowels to spell the /j/ sound.
dge (usually after a short vowel: a, e, i, o, u). Use dge after short vowels to spell the /j/ sound.
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