1. I before E

2. Objectives Go over familiar I before E rule Become familiar with common words that follow the rule As a class come up with Mnemonic Ideas to remember odd spelling

3. … but my Granny said -!!! English spelling is very difficult and you will not always have spell check to correct you as you go. Also, when you are reading it is important to know what those funny letters are saying to you even though those same funny letters do not always follow their own rules! I before E, except after C, or when sounding as AY as in neighbor and weigh was often taught as a mnemonic device to aid in spelling, but it often did more harm than good. Who can tell me what “mnemonic” means?

4. Youtube Helper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYKoaDM6OWM

5. Words to Ponder Receive Eight Vein Perceive Freight Rein Forfeit Deceive Height Seize Feisty Science Heifer

6. Protein or Caffeine? Beige Weight Caffeine Protein Heist Weird Their

7. Brainstorm Time One of my teachers used to pointedly say PRO – tE –ins. With a classmate come up with ideas to help you with spelling.

8. Five Minutes to Work –

9. Ask and it shall be defined!!!- a focused listening activity Swap partners and discuss definitions and word use. Make sure you can understand parts of speech or meaning conveyed.

10. A quick summary I before e  science E before I  Receive Eight Vein  Perceive Freight Rein Forfeit  Deceive Height Seize  Feisty Heifer

11. “ ” Once you master a tough job you make it look easy One of lifes little ironies is reading and spelling is a skill that must be practiced

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