English Spelling

Silent letters are letters that are written but not pronounced in certain words, like the k in knife or the b in lamb. Students learn the most common silent letter patterns and practice spelling words that contain them. Understanding silent letters is key to avoiding common spelling errors in English.

Irregular plurals are nouns that do not follow the standard rule of adding -s or -es, such as children, mice, feet and teeth. Students learn and memorize the most common irregular plural forms in English. Mastering irregular plurals reduces common errors in written and spoken English.

Common prefixes like un-, re-, pre-, dis- and mis- modify the meaning of root words in predictable ways. Students learn the meaning of each prefix and practice spelling and understanding words that use them. Prefix knowledge is a powerful vocabulary expansion strategy that helps decode unfamiliar words.