Cat- C-A-T Dog. D-O-G. Not all words have spellings that are as clear and easy to remember as these two. Watch this TED ED video about why there is a “B” in doubt.
Spark your thinking!
1. Set up your language arts mini spark recording page: #70: Why is there a “B” in doubt?
2. Watch this video. Record all of the forms of doubt and double from the video and 3 other details.
3. Do some research to find words with silent letters that are new to you. Record some that you have found on your recording sheet.
4. Read an article from Wonderopolis about silent letters. Choose one question to answer with 2 sentences.
- According to the text, why might it be challenging to create a language where one letter represents each sound?
- What historical events led to the introduction of silent letters in the English language, according to the passage?
- Why does the author suggest that silent letters can be useful? Give an example from the text that illustrates this point.
5. Share your language arts mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.