Spelling Spotlight WorksheetSpelling Spotlight Inflected Endings Mastering base words with -ed and -ing Name: Date: Score: Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Choose and circle the correctly spelled word in the choices below each sentence. 1 The hungry bunny blank across the green garden. hopt hopped hopd 2 She was blank her cold hands together for warmth. rubbing rubing rubbeng 3 Marcus was blank his coat as the school bell rang. grabing grabbang grabbing 4 Dad blank the small hole in my favorite backpack. patched pached patcht 5 Our class blank a surprise party for Coach Diaz. planed planned pland 6 The runners were blank before the race began. streching stretchin stretching 7 Elena blank her chapter book two days early. finisht finished finnished 8 The group was blank ideas for the science fair. discussing discusing discussin 9 Lucas blank his completed project to the teacher. submited submmited submitted 10 My grandparents blank in Seattle for over forty years. livved lived livd Rule Detective Challenge A. Name two words above that doubled the final consonant before adding the suffix: B. What rule was used to spell the past tense word lived? Double consonant Drop silent -e & add -ed
Spelling Starter WorksheetSpelling Starter Early Reader Edition Look at the base word, read the clue, and pick the right spelling! Name: Date: Score: Short vowel? Double consonant: hop → hopped Silent -e? Drop the -e: live → lived 1 Base: hop The frog ___ into the pond. hopped hopt 2 Base: rub She is ___ her cold hands. rubing rubbing 3 Base: grab Ben is ___ his red bag. grabbing grabing 4 Base: patch Mom ___ the rip in my hat. patcht patched 5 Base: plan We ___ a fun class trip. planned planed 6 Base: stretch The cat is ___ on the soft rug. streching stretching 7 Base: finish I ___ my math game today. finished finisht 8 Base: discuss We are ___ our favorite book. discusing discussing 9 Base: submit Sam ___ his reading score. submitted submited 10 Base: live We ___ in a blue house by the park. livved lived Spelling Star Tracker Color in one star for every word you circle correctly!
Suffix Sorting WorksheetSuffix Sorter -ed & -ing Sort words by their suffix ending and identify the base word rules Name: Date: Score: Word Bank 10 Inflected Words to Sort finished discussing submitted stretching planned patched hopping rubbing grabbed shipping Base words used: finish, discuss, submit, stretch, plan, patch, hop, rub, grab, ship 1 Words with Suffix -ed Past tense (action already happened) 5 Words SORTED WORD BASE WORD Doubled? Y N SORTED WORD BASE WORD Doubled? Y N SORTED WORD BASE WORD Doubled? Y N SORTED WORD BASE WORD Doubled? Y N SORTED WORD BASE WORD Doubled? Y N 2 Words with Suffix -ing Present participle (action happening now) 5 Words SORTED WORD BASE WORD Doubled? Y N SORTED WORD BASE WORD Doubled? Y N SORTED WORD BASE WORD Doubled? Y N SORTED WORD BASE WORD Doubled? Y N SORTED WORD BASE WORD Doubled? Y N Suffix Switcheroo: Practice Both Endings Choose four base words from the list below and write both the -ed form and the -ing form: ship +ed: +ing: stretch +ed: +ing: plan +ed: +ing: patch +ed: +ing: Doubling Rule: If a base word has 1 short vowel followed by 1 consonant, double that consonant before adding -ed or -ing!
Spelling Spotlight Answer KeySpelling Spotlight Answer Key Teacher Resource Correct answers & rule rationale for on-level, starter, and sorting worksheets Units: -ed & -ing Inflections 1. Circle the Correct Spelling (10 Words) 10 Total Points hopped hop → double 'p' rubbing rub → double 'b' grabbing grab → double 'b' patched patch + ed (consonant cluster) planned plan → double 'n' stretching stretch + ing (consonant cluster) finished finish + ed (ends in -sh) discussing discuss + ing (double s intact) submitted submit → double 't' lived live → drop 'e' + ed Rule Detective Answers A. Doubled Consonants (any two): hopped, rubbing, grabbing, planned, submitted B. Rule for "lived": [ ✓ ] Drop silent -e & add -ed 2. Suffix Sorter Worksheet Answer Key Columns & Transformers -ed Suffix Words (Past Tense) • finished → Base: finish (Doubled? No) • submitted → Base: submit (Doubled? Yes) • planned → Base: plan (Doubled? Yes) • patched → Base: patch (Doubled? No) • grabbed → Base: grab (Doubled? Yes) -ing Suffix Words (Action Now) • discussing → Base: discuss (Doubled? No) • stretching → Base: stretch (Doubled? No) • hopping → Base: hop (Doubled? Yes) • rubbing → Base: rub (Doubled? Yes) • shipping → Base: ship (Doubled? Yes) Part 2: Suffix Switcheroo Key
Aladdin Writing QuizAladdin Writing Quiz Unit Assessment Theme, Character Focus, Thematic Vocabulary & Writing Craft Name: Date: Opinion Writing Quiz Read each question carefully and use your pencil to mark your answers. 1 Which character was our focus for the opinion writing activity? 1 point Aladdin's mother The Magician The Genie The Sultan 2 What was one theme of Aladdin? 1 point Material wealth Magic can fix all human mistakes Gold is the only way to earn respect. Tricking strangers 3 What does the term material wealth mean? 1 point Friendship Knowledge Riches Magic 4 How can a writer support their opinion the best? 1 point By providing text evidence. By repeating their opinion many times. By not using story details. By asking the reader to guess why the opinion is true 5 Choose the best text evidence for the theme material wealth: 1 point Aladdin's mother asked the genie for food. The genie helped Aladdin get out of the cave. The sultan demanded more gems. Aladdin liked the ring better than the lamp. 6 Which adjectives describe the sultan? (Choose all that apply) 5 points Rich Helpless Greedy Magical Demanding 7 What part of the writing process did we complete? 1 point Publishing Editing Writing a draft Planning 8 True or False: It is important to tell the page number when using text evidence. 1 point True False Review all 8 questions carefully before turning in your quiz. 8 Questions • 12 Total Points
Aladdin Quiz Answer KeyAladdin Writing Quiz Answer Key Teacher Guide Scoring breakdown, correct selections, and rationales for all 8 questions Total Points: 12 8 Assessment Questions 1 Which character was our focus for the opinion writing activity? ✓ Aladdin's mother Students analyzed her perspective and challenges in the writing task. 1 pt 2 What was one theme of Aladdin? ✓ Material wealth Examines the impact and limitations of external riches vs. personal character. 1 pt 3 What does the term material wealth mean? ✓ Riches Refers to physical possessions such as gold, gems, palaces, and currency. 1 pt 4 How can a writer support their opinion the best? ✓ By providing text evidence. Solid evidence and concrete details from the story prove the author's claim. 1 pt 5 Choose the best text evidence for the theme material wealth: ✓ The sultan demanded more gems. Illustrates an insatiable desire for gold and precious physical treasures. 1 pt 6 Which adjectives describe the sultan? (Choose all that apply) 5 points total ✓ Rich Select (+1) Helpless Leave blank (+1) ✓ Greedy Select (+1) Magical Leave blank (+1) ✓ Demanding Select (+1) Grading Rule: Award 1 pt for each correctly marked box (Rich, Greedy, Demanding) and 1 pt for each correctly unmarked box (Helpless, Magical). 7 What part of the writing process did we complete? ✓ Writing a draft Refers to composing the rough draft prior to editing and publishing. 1 pt 8 True or False: It is important to tell the page number when using text evidence. ✓ True Page numbers anchor quotes and allow readers to verify story details. 1 pt Scale: 11-12 pts: Exceeds Standards 9-10 pts: Meets Standards 7-8 pts: Approaching ≤6 pts: Needs Reteaching Classroom Key
Text Features Notebook PosterNonfiction Text Features Notebook Anchor Chart Visual tools authors use to help readers navigate and understand informational texts Trim & glue in notebook Contents 1. Oceanp.4 2. Coralp.8 3. Sharksp.14 Front of Book Table of Contents A list of chapters or topics with their page numbers, located at the front of the book. Helps you find specific information fast! DESERT ANIMALS Section Title Heading A short title at the start of a page or section that tells what the text below is about. Tells the main idea of that section! A bear is a predator that hunts prey. Important Term Bold Words Darker or highlighted words that signal critical vocabulary words you need to learn. Check the glossary to find the meaning! "A tree frog rests on a jungle leaf." Photo & Caption A real photograph paired with words underneath (caption) explaining what is shown. Shows real life and explains the picture! Flower Leaf Labeled Parts Diagram A drawing or sketch that shows and labels the different parts of an object or organism. Shows how something is put together! Rainfall (in) MayJunJul Chart Organizes data, numbers, or facts into rows, columns, or bars for quick visual comparison. Makes large amounts of data easy to read! N Mtn City 50 mi Compass, Legend & Scale Map A visual picture showing where places, physical features, or events are located on Earth. Tells you WHERE things happen! Glossary Habitat: A plant or animal's home. Prey: Animals hunted for food. Back of Book (A–Z) Glossary An alphabetical list of key bold words and their definitions found at the back of the book. Your mini dictionary for the book! Reader's Secret Weapon: Always preview text features before reading to predict what you will learn! Reading Toolkit
