Hey there! Let’s learn about a fun way to make words grow bigger and more exciting. It’s called the “Doubling Rule,” and it’s all about adding letters to words. Are you ready to learn and have some fun? Let’s go!
Imagine a word that has two ears like a rabbit. These are called “rabbit words,” and they happen when we double a consonant. A consonant is a letter that is not a vowel (like b, c, d, f, etc.). When we double a consonant, it looks like the word has two ears, just like a rabbit!
Here’s the trick to doubling: If you have a word with one short vowel sound and one consonant at the end, you can double the consonant. A short vowel sound is like the “a” in “cat” or the “e” in “bed.” When you see this, you can add another consonant to make the word bigger.
When you add a “tail” to the word, it starts with a vowel (like a, e, i, o, u). This makes the word grow, and it becomes a rabbit word! For example, if you have the word “run” and you want to add “ing,” you double the “n” to make “running.” See how it grows?
Now that you know the doubling rule, you can sing and dance with your rabbit words. Remember, when you have one short vowel sound, one consonant at the end, and one syllable, you can double it! It’s like magic, and it makes learning so much fun!
So, next time you see a word that can grow, just double it, and watch it become a rabbit word. Happy learning!
Rabbit Word Hunt: Go on a “rabbit word” hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects or items with names that can become rabbit words by doubling the consonant. For example, find a “hat” and think about how it could become “hatted” if you add a tail. Write down as many rabbit words as you can find and share them with your friends or family.
Consonant Doubling Art: Create a piece of art using rabbit words. Draw a picture of a rabbit and write rabbit words around it, doubling the consonants to make them grow. Use colorful markers or crayons to make your artwork vibrant. Display your art in the classroom or at home to remind you of the doubling rule.
Story Time with Rabbit Words: Write a short story using as many rabbit words as you can. Start with a simple sentence and see how many words you can double to make your story more exciting. For example, “The cat was sitting on the mat” can become “The cat was sitting on the matting.” Share your story with a friend or family member and see if they can spot all the rabbit words!
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[Music] Adding in two words can make them grow. Two consonants look like two ears; they become “rabbit words.” So when you double, when you have one short vowel sound, double it. If there’s one consonant at the end, double it. Then you add the tail in, and two consonants will appear. The rabbit words will dance as we all begin to sing because life is so exciting when you add yourself an “in.”
So double it, just double it! Yes, double it! This is the doubling rule: one short vowel sound, one consonant at the end, one syllable. Now comes the doubling bit. Adding a tail that starts with a vowel makes the word bigger; it becomes a rabbit word. We’ve doubled it!
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