English Language Arts3-5
Adding -ed and -ing: Spelling Practice for Grade 3
By Sarah G.
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.
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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.
English Language Arts3-5
Adding -ed and -ing: Spelling Practice for Grade 3
By Sarah G.
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.
Customize for your classroom
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.