Adding -ed and -ing: Spelling Practice for Grade 3
A short practice packet that reviews three suffix spelling rules for adding -ed and -ing, with a rule chart and worked examples for each. It builds word-level spelling accuracy and helps students connect suffixes to past and present action, and it works well as a focused warm-up or small-group practice set.
“now create me pages that practice adding -ed and -ing to words”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a 15-20 minute mini-lesson or small-group station, starting by reading the "Remember!" box aloud and explaining that -ed shows past action and -ing shows action happening now.
- Discussion question: Why do we drop the silent e in "bake" before adding -ing, but not in words like "jump"? Ask students to sort the example words by which rule they follow.
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a sound-out card or letter tiles so students can physically remove the silent e or double the final consonant before writing the new word.
- Extension for advanced students: Have them generate their own short-vowel and silent-e base words and explain which rule applies to each.
- Estimated time: About 15-20 minutes for the rule review and examples, plus additional time for any practice pages you add.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a 15-20 minute mini-lesson or small-group station, starting by reading the "Remember!" box aloud and explaining that -ed shows past action and -ing shows action happening now.
- Discussion question: Why do we drop the silent e in "bake" before adding -ing, but not in words like "jump"? Ask students to sort the example words by which rule they follow.
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a sound-out card or letter tiles so students can physically remove the silent e or double the final consonant before writing the new word.
- Extension for advanced students: Have them generate their own short-vowel and silent-e base words and explain which rule applies to each.
- Estimated time: About 15-20 minutes for the rule review and examples, plus additional time for any practice pages you add.
Adding -ed and -ing: Spelling Practice for Grade 3
A short practice packet that reviews three suffix spelling rules for adding -ed and -ing, with a rule chart and worked examples for each. It builds word-level spelling accuracy and helps students connect suffixes to past and present action, and it works well as a focused warm-up or small-group practice set.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free