📝 Part 1: Spelling Patterns

Directions: Sort each word into the correct spelling pattern category.

1. Which words follow the "Double Final Consonant" pattern when adding -ed or -ing?

skipped

racing

tanning

snapping

2. Which words follow the "Drop Final E" pattern when adding -ed or -ing?

dancing

checking

dared

rubbing

3. The word "fainted" follows which spelling pattern?

No spelling change

Double final consonant

Drop final E

🔤 Part 2: Syllable Types and Word Analysis

4. Break the word "hunting" into syllables and identify each syllable type:

Syllables: _______ - _______

Syllable types: _____________ and _____________

5. What is the root word in "checking"?

Root word: _____________

Suffix: _____________

6. Circle the correct pronunciation of the -ed ending in each word:

skipped: /t/ sound /d/ sound /ɪd/ sound

fainted: /t/ sound /d/ sound /ɪd/ sound

raced: /t/ sound /d/ sound /ɪd/ sound

7. Write a sentence using one -ed word and one -ing word from the word list:

8. Choose one word from the list and explain how context clues help you understand its meaning:

Word chosen: _________________

9. Proofread this sentence and circle any spelling errors:

The boy was runing and skiped over the fence while danceing.

Write the corrected sentence: