TH Followed by Silent E Will be Voiced
Remind students that the final silent E can have more than one purpose in a word. Let them explore how words that end with TH are changed when a final silent E is added.
Language is Organic ~ Language is Culture
Pronunciation often depends upon where you were born or where you live now. For example, when I pronounce the following words, I hear and say two syllables: fire, tire, spire, ire, gyre, wire, and lyre. To my mind, 'hire' sounds like 'higher. Empire, umpire, conspire, inspire, and vampire, have three syllables ~ when I say them.
Every Written Syllable Needs at Least One Vowel Letter
Every spoken syllable has one vowel sound with or without consonants attached. In English, every written syllable must include at least one vowel letter. When there is no strong vowel sound in the final syllable, silent E is added.
Addressing Cultural Stereotypes
Addressing Cultural Stereotypes transcript About twenty years ... Continue Reading
Navigating a Second Grade Culture Clash
One minute I was teaching multiplication to second graders at the International School of Amsterdam and the next thing I knew American, British, and Australian parents were at my door. With a HUGE second grade problem.
Career Awareness
One little guy had plans to be a restaurateur during the week and a paleontologist on the weekends.
The E Word
I knew that if I didn’t ask, I would never be able to tell the story.
Instructional Pace: Not Too Fast
Slowing down to go faster is especially important in math. Introducing new concepts one tiny step at a time helps your students relax and perhaps even start to enjoy math. It increases their confidence as well as their abilities.
Apples and Doorknobs
You can play this game while lining up, waiting in line, or whenever you have a few minutes to spare.
Colorful Squares
Learning about square numbers helps students develop their understanding of ... Continue Reading