Have you ever wondered how to teach the double consonant rule?
Have you explicitly taught the Double Consonant Rule?
It is often referred to as the “Floss Rule”. It is simple to teach and the kids learn how easy it is to double the consonants.
The rule…
- 1 syllable
- 1 short vowel
- Word ends with s, l, f, z
Here is an anchor chart with all the words my class brainstormed using the Floss Rule!
A Different Way to Teach Same Rule...
This year we decided to use the saying, “Sammy Loves Friendly Zebras” to remember the double consonant rule.
That helps students remember the S, L, F, and Z double at the end of 1 syllable, short vowel words.
Here is that chart…
Orton Gillingham Approach...
The Orton-Gillingham Approach is a multi-sensory and structured to teach reading, writing, and spelling.
It is commonly used for students with dyslexia, but can be used to help all students feel more confident when they read and write!
To learn more about the Orton Gillingham Approach, click here.
Resource...
If you need more help on how to teach the double consonant rule…
Here is a fun dice “read and Roll” game to practice double consonant words. Click here
Coming soon…”We Love Double Consonants” slideshows and printables.
Science of Reading...
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