Instructions for Lesson 38
Review the e, ee, and ea spelling patterns that say |ĕ| and |ē|, as in best, seem, seam, me, three, steam, deer, and dear.
Review: ee = |ē| ea = |ē|
I REVIEW the ee and ea spelling patterns for homophones (words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings), as in seem and seam. Consult the dictionary for definitions. The words in Roman numeral I remind us of the importance of developing the habit of reading for meaning. Comprehending the meaning of homophones usually is not difficult if the reader thinks about how the word is used in the sentence.
Review: ee = |ē| ea = |ē|
II – VI REVIEW the ee and ea spelling patterns for |ē|, as in three and east.
REVIEW the slight sound change that occurs in e words that end with an r, as in steer and near.