1. DOUBLE CONSONANTS

2. TIP: When we talk about double consonants, we mean two of the same consonant that stand for only one sound.
Examples: drill, pretty.
Repeat the following words after me and you will see how the double consonants stand for one sound.
k i t t y
h a p p y

3. 1. You are going to see some words that are spelled with double consonants. A dot ( . ) will be where the double consonants are supposed to be.
2. Write the words on a piece of paper.
3. After you check your answers, choose the correct word to complete the sentences that follow.
4. Ready?

4. 1- e x c e . e n t
2- w i .
3- m u . i n s
4- g l a . e s
5- m e .
6- w o . y
7- m a . e r s
8- b a .
9- s p e .
10- h a . y

5. 2- w i l l
1- e x c e l l e n t
3- m u f f i n s
4- g l a s s e s
5- m e s s
6- w o r r y
7- m a n n e r s
8- b a l l
9- s p e l l
10- h a p p y

6. Complete the sentences with the words you wrote down on the piece of paper.
1- I feel ______ when the sun is shining.
2-The _____ is used in many different sports.
3- Girls form VMM have very good _______.
4- Don't ______. I will help you.
5- _______ the word slowly.

7. 6- Did you bring your __________ to help you read?
7- Lilly's room is a ________.
8- I _____ do my homework everyday.
9- She loves to eat __________ with jelly.
10- You did an ____________ job!

8. Check your answers.
1- I feel happy when the sun is shining.
2-The ball is used in many different sports.
3- Girls from VMM have very good manners.
4- Don't worry. I will help you.
5- Spell the word slowly.

9. 6- Did you bring your glasses to help you read?
7- Lilly's room is a mess.
8- I will do my homework everyday.
9- She loves to eat muffins with jelly.
10- You did an excellent job!

10. VERY
GOOD
JOB!