How do you explain the Floss rule?

When a one-syllable word ends in f, l, or s, double the final f, l, or s (for example, snif, fall, mess). We call this the floss spelling rule because the word floss follows this rule and includes the letters f, l, and s to help us remember the rule. There are some exceptions to this rule (for example if, pal, has).

Which of these words follows the fizzle rule?

The FLoSS rule is one of the first spelling rules taught to our first and second grade students to help them understand when to double the final “f”, “l” and “s” consonants at the end of certain words. The word “floss” actually follows the FLoSS rule.

What words do not follow the Floss rule?

Like most spelling rules in English, there are exceptions to the Floss rule. The main exceptions are words that end in “s” but sound like “z” (known as voiced consonants). Words that fall into this category are: words that end in “s” but have a “z” sound (was, is, his)…

• bus.
• chef.
• gas.
• if.
• pal.
• this.
• yes.

What is the rabbit rule?

The Rabbit Rule. The Rule for Doubling the Middle Consonant. If there is one middle consonant sound after a short vowel in a two-syllable word, the middle consonant is doubled.

What are some magic e words?

Magic ‘e’ words a-e examples

• ape.
• cake.
• chase.
• grape.
• make.
• snake.
• spade.
• take.

What does drop the final E mean?

Drop the ‘e’ rule is a very useful rule but like all rules there are exceptions. We usually drop the ‘e’ at the end of words when adding an ending that begins with a vowel – a vowel suffix: -ing, -ed, -er, -able, -ous, -ible, ious, etc.

What is the Tiger rule?

Tiger Rule ti/ger v/cv When one consonant comes between two vowels, divide after the vowel.

What is a 111 word?

The 1-1-1 Rule Here’s what it says: Words of one syllable (1) ending in a single consonant (1) immediately preceded by a single vowel (1) double the consonant before a suffixal vowel (-ing, -ed) but not before a suffixal consonant (-tion).

What is bossy R words?

What is an r controlled vowel? An r-controlled vowel is any vowel followed by an r. The r changes the sound that vowel makes. R controlled vowels are often called “Bossy R” because the r takes over and makes the vowel make a new sound. The er, ir, and ur all make the same sound /er/ as in her, bird, and fur.

Is love a silent e word?

They start to see words all around them, such as horse, love, and puddle, in which Silent E doesn’t make the preceding vowel long…and then they start to doubt what they are being taught. Some students are naturally intuitive when it comes to language patterns, and they can fill in the gaps and move on.

When should you not drop the e?

When the suffix begins with a vowel then the final –e is usually dropped. When the word ends in two vowels, the final –e is usually not dropped. When the suffix begins with a consonant the final –e is usually not dropped. Except for words that end with ue, which drop the –e.