005 Changing Endings - A How-To
👩🏫 Teacher’s Guide
Objective
Students will apply changing endings - a how-to using the examples and practice below.
Vocabulary
spelling, word family, revise
Teaching Notes
- Model one response, then ask students to work independently and explain their choices with specific words or evidence.
- Teach the rule, discuss the worked example, and cover answers during practice.
- Use incorrect responses to identify which part of the rule needs another example.
- Allow approximately 25–35 minutes, including discussion and independent practice.
🧒 Student Worksheet
Concept and Helping Material
Big Idea
Check whether an ending requires dropping e, doubling a consonant, or changing y. List materials or needs, then explain steps in an order the reader can follow.
Spelling list
making, writing, carried, happier, running, stopped
Spelling model
make → making; carry → carried; run → running
Writing model: A How-To
To make a word card, take a small piece of paper. Write the word clearly on one side. On the back, write a sentence using it. Read the card before putting it in your practice box.
Your writing task
Write one organized paragraph in this form on a topic you know. Use at least two spelling words where their meanings fit. Read your writing aloud and revise one sentence.
Vocabulary and Definition
- — the order of letters in a written word
- — words sharing a sound and spelling pattern
- — change writing to improve it
Words to Learn
making, writing, carried, happier, running, stopped
Sentences to Fill In
- The term for the order of letters in a written word is ____.
- The term for words sharing a sound and spelling pattern is ____.
- The term for change writing to improve it is ____.
Think & Respond Q&A
- Complete the missing letter: m_king
- Which word is spelled correctly: writing or writingg?
- Put these words in alphabetical order: making, writing, carried, happier
- Explain the target spelling pattern.
- Copy a practice word, cover it, and spell it again.
- What is the purpose of today’s writing form?
- Use two spelling words in your own writing.
- What should you check when editing?
Hands-On Experiment or Activities
Say, study, cover, write, and check each word. Ask a partner or adult to dictate three words, then a sentence. Complete the writing task. Mark the target words and explain one revision.
Reflection
- Explain one thing you learned.
- Write a short paragraph applying the skill. Underline your evidence or target words and explain one choice.