Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to spell words correctly and understand spelling rules.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Word Hunt: Choose a book or a magazine and find 10 words that you are not sure how to spell. Write them down on a piece of paper.

   Once you have your list, try to spell each word without looking it up. Then, use a dictionary or ask an adult to help you check if you spelled them correctly. Correct any mistakes you made.

2. Spelling Bee: Ask an adult or a sibling to give you a spelling bee challenge. They will say a word out loud, and you have to spell it correctly. If you spell it right, you earn a point. Keep track of how many words you spell correctly.

   Try to challenge yourself by asking for harder words as you get better at spelling!

3. Spelling Rules: Learn and practice some common spelling rules. Write down the following rules on your paper and create examples for each rule:

   • Rule 1: "i" before "e" except after "c"
   • Rule 2: Silent "e" at the end of a word makes the vowel before it say its name
   • Rule 3: Double the final consonant before adding "-ing" or "-ed" to a word that has one syllable and ends in a single vowel followed by a consonant

Third Grade Talking Points

• "Spelling is important because it helps us communicate clearly in writing."
• "Sometimes we come across words that we don't know how to spell, and that's okay. We can use strategies to figure out the correct spelling."
• "A dictionary is a helpful tool to check the spelling of words we are unsure about."
• "Spelling bees can be a fun way to practice and improve our spelling skills."
• "By learning spelling rules, we can understand patterns in words and become better spellers."