Did you know that where a sound falls in a word can give you a clue about how to spell it? It’s true! When the /aw/ sound is found at the beginning or middle of words, like August or haul, it is spelled with 'au'. When you hear /aw/ at the end of words, as in saw, draw, or claw, it is often spelled with 'aw'. And warming up with flash cards is a great refresher for students on when to use each spelling. Watch as literacy coach Ashlea Edwards, M.Ed., demonstrates a consistent flash card routine that can be used to help grab students' attention at the beginning of the lesson.
Here's what you can say when warming up with these flash cards that have the keyword picture:
