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I before E And the Exceptions

I before E • This is for Fourth grade up and designed to make aware the complexities of the English language and the errors that can be created by applying an over used spelling rule. • The content is language arts or can be modified for a specific reading lesson. • Many of you have heard this phrase but forewarned is forearmed is an equally good phrase!

Objectives • Go over familiar I before E rule • Pre-assessment test is given for spelling knowledge and familiarization • Familiarize with common words that are spelled I before E and E before I • Recite, recognize and come up with possible mnemonic ideas as class activities • Post-test to see what was retained

… but my Granny said to me! • 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? Raise your hand or write n the chat box. Guesses are allowed so do not be afraid to get it wrong. : -D

I before E, except after C, or when sounding as A like in neighbor or weigh • • Receive Eight Vein Perceive Freight Rein Forfeit Deceive Height Seize Feisty Science Heifer Beige Weight Caffeine Protein Heist Weird Their All of these words will be pronounced with attention to the spelling and used in a pre-assessment

Activities Leading to Post-test • On Blackboard – using raise your hand – have activities such as fill in the blank (using pen tool or chat box) in a paragraph or sentence. • Using green check/red X have examples of words, in groups of three, with two of the words misspelled and a green check goes on the correct spelling. • Pointer tools can be used to point out errors and what needs to be corrected. • The microphone can be used to verify pronunciation or to call out if a person is not responding or falling behind.

Post Test • Each Student can use the chat box for recording their answers to a traditional spelling test. • Fill in the blank can be used to demonstrate word use, content instruction and vocabulary instruction along with the correct spelling and comprehension.

What does the rest of the Internet know? • http: //mentalfloss. com/article/51635/how-i-e-except-after-c-rule • http: //www. dailywritingtips. com/the-surfeit-of-weird-exceptions-tothe-i-before-e-rule/

• To end, what ways can you use to personally help you remember the spelling differences? • Using the Internet and the sources listed, write in your journal at least 5 new words and meanings that are pertinent to you. • CAN you share with the class anything you found reflective or interesting about the other web sites or any new words that were not in our list of spelling words?