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aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectEnglish
What age groupYear or Grade 6
What topicFloss rule Ed, et sounds
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Engaging Lesson Introduction: The Floss Rule for Ed and Et Sounds

Welcome to the Word Adventure!

Good morning, everyone! 🌞 Today, we're going to embark on an exciting journey through the world of English words. But first, let’s set the stage for our discovery!

Puzzle Time: What’s the Mystery Word?

Activity: I have a fun challenge for you. Below are five clues about a special word that follows the Floss Rule we will learn today. Your task is to guess the word by answering the clues.

  1. Clue 1: I am a sound you make when your teeth are very close together, and I often end with an -ed or -et ending.
  2. Clue 2: You'll find me when you’re feeling "____" after a long day at school. (Hint: It's something you do to relax!)
  3. Clue 3: If I were a pet, I would be the opposite of a cat.
  4. Clue 4: You can make me smaller by adding one letter at the end!
  5. Clue 5: I rhyme with "bet."

What’s the Word?

Take a moment to think about it. Once you have an answer, shout it out!

The mystery word is "pet." Now, here’s the important connection: When we spell words ending in -ed or -et, we’ll notice some special rules, specifically the Floss Rule!

A Brief Introduction to the Floss Rule

In today's lesson, we will explore how certain words (like the one we just revealed) have double consonants when they have a short vowel sound before the ending “-ed” or “-et.”

Example Words:

Let’s Dive Deeper!

Now that we’ve whetted our appetites with the mystery word, let’s dig into the Floss Rule! We will learn to identify these words, practice spelling them, and understand how to use them in our writing.

Are you ready for this adventure? Get your pencils and notebooks out, because it’s time to unlock the secrets of the Floss Rule! 📚✏️