Double the Fun: Spelling Rules!
Learning when to double letters Year 2 English - Spelling & Phonics Making spelling easier and fun!
What Does 'Doubling' Mean?
When we write the same letter twice Like 'bb' in rabbit Or 'pp' in happy It makes words look and sound right!
Spot the Doubles!
Look at these words: happy running sitting stopped Can you see the double letters?
The Magic Doubling Rule
Short vowel + one consonant + ending = DOUBLE! Examples: hop → hopping run → running sit → sitting
Short Words vs Long Words
{"left":"Short words (3 letters): run, hop, sit, cut, win","right":"Long words (4+ letters): visit, open, listen, happen"}
Word Web: RUN Family
Start with 'run' Add endings: -ing, -er, -y running (double n) runner (double n) runny (double n)
Think and Discuss
Why don't we double the 't' in 'visiting'? What about 'opening'? Let's figure out the pattern together!
Words That Break the Rule
Some words are tricky! Examples: bus → buses (not busses) gas → gases (not gasses) These are special cases to remember
Word Matrix Challenge
Base Word | Add -ing | Add -ed hop | hopping | hopped stop | stopping | stopped chat | chatting | chatted Your turn to complete more!
You're Spelling Superstars!
You learned the doubling rule! Short vowel + consonant + ending = double Practice makes perfect Keep being amazing spellers!
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