Spelling multisyllabic words is not about being “naturally good” at spelling. It is about understanding what happens to base words when we add suffixes and giving students enough meaningful practice to internalize those patterns. In this episode, Savannah walks through the Three Great Spelling Rules and shares practical ways to help those rules actually stick through daily spelling and reading routines.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

What the Three Great Spelling Rules are and why they matter for multisyllabic spelling

The CVC doubling rule and when to double the final consonant

The silent E (magic E) rule and how vowel and consonant suffixes change the base

The Y rule for spelling, including a simple chant to help students remember it

How to use daily multisyllabic dictation to reinforce spelling patterns over time

How morphology word chains help students practice suffixes, prefixes, spelling rules, grammar, and meaning all at once

A simple reading review routine using word lists or PowerPoints to help students explain spelling changes they see in print

The Three Great Spelling Rules only work when students see them again and again in meaningful ways. With daily dictation, morphology-based practice, and intentional reading review, students can move beyond guessing and toward real spelling confidence. This short, practical episode is designed to give you strategies you can start using right away.

Resources Mentioned:

Morphology Dictation Lists

Morphology Review PowerPoints

The Megabook of Vocabulary* (affiliate link)

Blog Post on The 3 Great Spelling rules