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Mnemonic Weekly Tip: # 19
February 2,
2003 |
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This week's mnemonic clue is used for both
reading and spelling. The words because, became and become
can be difficult to read and spell for individuals who have
learning problems. Readers who have poor decoding skills often
guess based on the first few letters of a word. These three words
all begin with the same three letters bec. When it comes to
recalling the correct sequence of letters for the spelling of
these words, students with poor spelling skills often mix up the
sequence of letters, leave out letters or add extra letters. |
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| The Mnemonic: # 19 |
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The mnemonic clue for the spelling of the
words: because, became and become involves stacking.
Each word begins with bec followed by either an a or
an o, making the first layer of the stack. The other
letters are placed underneath with the vowels lining up as noted
below. |
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b
e c a
b e c a
b e c o
u s e
m e
m e
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The memory clue for reading involves the word
small use in the word because and the small word me
in became and become. The person creates a sentence
using the word use and because such as, "I use
Tide because it cleans best." He or she also makes a
connection between the pronoun me and the words become
or became such as, "You will never become me".
When the person is not able to remember which word is which, he or
she can recall the mnemonic clue as a reminder. |
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A number of
teachers and students have asked to have the Mnemonic Clue of the Week
sent to them each week. If you would like to receive this service, send
your e-mail address to
rcooper@learningdifferences.com |
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