Blog: Orton-Gillingham Weekly

Silent E with Suffixes- Multisensory Monday

Posted by Brainspring on 22nd Feb 2016

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday Sarah’s Spelling Rule. Today we go over the 2nd of the Three Great Spelling Rules: Silent E plus a Suffix. (In case you missed it, Spelling School wi … read more

Multisensory Monday: -dge Spelling Rule & Words

Posted by Brainspring on 7th Feb 2016

What is the -dge Rule?In English, a single consonant after a short vowel typically means the vowel will be pronounced as short. The "dge" combination helps reinforce this short vowel sound.F … read more

111 Doubling Rule- Multisensory Monday

Posted by Brainspring on 1st Feb 2016

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday Sarah’s Spelling School! Today we tackle a difficult rule about doubling consonants when adding a suffix. Please share ways you explain this to studen … read more

-tch Spelling Rule- Multisensory Monday

Posted by Brainspring on 25th Jan 2016

Hi everyone, This week on Multisensory Monday Sarah’s Spelling School, I go over when to use -tch at the end of a word. I find many of my students need extra practice determining when to use -tc … read more

Multisensory Monday- Soft C and G

Posted by Brainspring on 18th Jan 2016

Hi everyone, Welcome back to Multisensory Monday presents Sarah’s Spelling School! Thanks so much for the comments you have been leaving! I am planning more videos based on your suggestions. &n … read more