Be a Spelling Superhero: Master the Consonant-L-E Syllable Pattern
In this class, spellers will be introduced to the Consonant-L-E syllable pattern, be reminded of the rule that every syllable must contain at least one vowel, and practice dividing syllables and spelling words containing this pattern.
Karyn O'Connor
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4.8
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The Consonant-L-E pattern appears in numerous English words, and it's a syllable type that is frequently misspelled by young students. In this class, we'll first begin by reviewing the rule that every syllable needs to contain at least one vowel. We'll examine the silent E in the Consonant-L-E syllable pattern and see that it's serving as the vowel in this kind of syllable. (Because we hear a schwa sound between the consonant and the L, many young students spell this kind of syllable incorrectly.) Next, spellers will learn that the silent E is the only vowel in the Consonant-L-E syllable and practice dividing syllables in several words that end in this kind of syllable (e.g., "able," "apple," "cycle," "trifle," "fiddle," "giggle," "fizzle," "turtle," "tinkle," etc). I'll remind students that consonant blends (e.g., bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl, etc.) followed by E are not Consonant-L-E syllables if the E is not silent (e.g., in words such as "blend," "sled," and "tablet") and if the pattern doesn't occur at the end of the syllable. Together, we'll practice spelling (on the whiteboard) several words that contain the Consonant-L-E syllable pattern. As we encounter words that contain double syllables - there will be many! - it will be necessary for me to review the concept of open and closed syllables, as well.
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Joined November, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Karyn O'Connor. I'm a freelance editor and copywriter as well as a professional voice teacher and acting coach. Here on Outschool, I teach group classes and tutor in English Language Arts and French grammar and vocabulary building . . . plus a few other classes on subjects of personal interest to me.
I was born and raised in Canada, where I was educated bilingually (English and French) all the way through university. I earned an Honours double Major BA in Psychology and French Studies from a bilingual university (York University/Université York) in Toronto. In case you're wondering: nearly all my teachers and professors were from France, so my accent is more French than Québécois.
I have a Master's in Publishing degree, I'm a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, and I'm an American Writers & Artists, Inc. trained copywriter with professional freelance experience in copywriting and editing website content, sales copy, and nonfiction and fiction book manuscripts. in addition to owning Karyn O'Connor Voice & Acting Studios, I own an editing and copywriting business - Creative Copy & Editing - which is based in the United States. My clients consist of businesses, individual brands, and publishing houses.
As a former home schooling mother of four children for eight years, I've taught a wide variety of subjects to my own children, as well as to middle-school and high-school students at a large homeschool co-op. I've been teaching on Outschool for five years, and I hope to help support your learner's academic needs. My passion for language and writing inspires my small group classes and private tutoring in English Language Arts (grammar, spelling, literary analysis, writing, reading, etc.). I also teach a Story Time class in which I read my favorite children's books to young learners. I'll be adding my own children's fiction book to my library soon!
I'm really looking forward to getting to know you and your student and to helping him/her/them along his/her/their path to learning!
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Live One-Time Class
$7
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-6 learners per class
