#SPELLING EVERY WORD ALPHABETICALLY HOW TO#
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collectible - Where do you keep a collection? In your home.

The spelling of this word indicates that the 'g' is soft, not hard.

changeable - The verb change keeps its 'e' when able is added to the end.

cemetery - Don't let the suffix of the word cemetery bury you with a spelling error ( pun intended).

It's not spelled catastrophe, even though the end sounds are similar, because the middle vowel is an 'e.'

category - In this word, the 'y' is pronounced with a long 'e' sound, but don't spell it that way.

calendar - To correctly spell calendar, remember that this word has one 'e' sandwiched between two a's.

From calendar to dumbbell, the letters 'c' and 'd' pose some tough spelling challenges to consider. Words that are challenging to spell don't stop with the first few letters of the alphabet. He wears a bell to alert the sheep to his presence and others to the herd's presence. A wether is a gelded ram that leads the herd.

bellwether - This term isn't about the weather, so don't spell it that way.

believe - The word believe follows the general rule that 'i' usually comes before 'e' except after 'c.' (You might be surprised to learn that this rule has more exceptions than words it applies to!).

Put together, they spell the word for one who doesn't believe in God.

#SPELLING EVERY WORD ALPHABETICALLY HOW TO#

atheist - To remember how to spell atheist, remember that it combines the prefix a- (not) + God + the suffix -ist (one who believes).Don't keep the silent 'e' of the root word 'argue.' argument - Let's not argue about the loss of this verb's silent 'e' before the suffix -ment.In other words, double the 'p,' not the 'r.' apparent - It's apparent that you must pay the rent, so remember this word always has 'rent' in it, but you don't want to pay double.amateur - This word ends with the French suffix -eur (the equivalent of English -er), though it is pronounced like words that end in 'ure.' Remind yourself that amateurs need not be mature.Hopefully, you won't have to allot a lot of time remembering not to write alot. a lot - A lot is actually two words, but it's often misspelled as a single word (alot).Remind yourself that acquit is related to accusations of criminal activities to help remember to include a 'c.'

acquit - The challenge with spelling acquit is the same as with acquire.To help get it right, remember that you should 'see' (sounds like 'c') something before you acquire it. acquire - The 'c' in 'acquire' is silent, so it is often omitted in spelling.Double both the 'c' and the 'm' in this term. accommodate - Remember that this word is large enough to accommodate two sets of double consonants.That rule, along with doubling the 'c' will put you on the right track. accidentally - If an -ly adverb comes from an -al adjective ('accidental' in this case), then the - al has to be in the spelling.

For this word, think about an acceptance speech for an award, as this can help you remember to add a second 'a.'

acceptable - The suffix pronounced /êbl/ can be spelled as -ible or -able.

From acceptable to bellwether and several words in between, there are quite a few challenging words that start with 'a' and 'b.' Apply the helpful tips below and follow key spelling rules to boost your ability to properly spell some of the toughest terms to get right. Once students are able to place the letters in the alphabet in the correct order, use the lessons below to teach them how to alphabetize lists of words.The first two letters of the alphabet have quite a few of the hardest words to spell.

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You can also use alphabet flashcards-these are plentiful and free online-to teach the alphabet. Alphabet songs also work well for motivating young students to learn the letters.Īll About Learning Press suggests having students practice with alphabet letter tiles, using word-game tiles or downloading free ABC caterpillar letter tiles, which the curriculum-materials website offers on its site. Review the alphabet chart with students to ensure they have a basic understanding of the correct order of letters. You can even start this process in preschool. The chart should have pictures of various objects beginning with the letters of the alphabet. They should be able to use the alphabet in order to assimilate new vocabulary and ask spelling questions about new vocabulary they will be learning in future lessons.īefore tackling the mini-lessons and tips on how to alphabetize, post an alphabet chart in the classroom, home, or wherever the students are studying. Before they alphabetize words, of course, students need to know the alphabet. Leaning to alphabetize a list of words is one of the first skills students learn in primary grades, particularly kindergarten through first or second grade.

Spelling every word alphabetically