👩‍🏫 Teacher’s Guide

Objective
Students will apply plural spelling changes - a news report 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 the ending of the singular word before forming a plural. Some plurals are irregular. Explain what happened, who was involved, and when and where it occurred. Separate observation from opinion.

Spelling list
cities, babies, leaves, shelves, children, mice

Spelling model
city → cities; leaf → leaves; child → children

Writing model: A News Report

On Friday, our class opened a book-swap shelf beside the classroom door. Students brought books they no longer needed. By lunchtime, twelve books had new readers. The class will count exchanges again next week.

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

cities, babies, leaves, shelves, children, mice

Sentences to Fill In

1. The term for the order of letters in a written word is ____.
2. The term for words sharing a sound and spelling pattern is ____.
3. The term for change writing to improve it is ____.

Think & Respond Q&A

1. Complete the missing letter: c_ties
2. Which word is spelled correctly: babies or babiess?
3. Put these words in alphabetical order: cities, babies, leaves, shelves
4. Explain the target spelling pattern.
5. Copy a practice word, cover it, and spell it again.
6. What is the purpose of today’s writing form?
7. Use two spelling words in your own writing.
8. 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.