Spelling with suffixes -ed, -ing, -y – a mentor sentence grammar lesson

Description

Mentor sentence instruction blends explicit instruction of grammar skills with hands-on sentence building and constructing. This week-long unit focuses on spelling words with suffixes including -ed, -ing, and -y. Students analyze a sentence, learn new grammar skills, and revise and create new sentences including a participle phrase.

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One week of grammar instruction in one sentence: teaching about writing suffixes (ing, ed, y)

Five days of lessons are included:

• Day One: Sentence strips to cut and glue into a notebook
• Day Two: Suffix hunt tables to cut and glue into a notebook
• Day Three: Word/phrase cards to cut out and manipulate, and a handout to practice the skill (with answer key included)
• Day Four: Dictation – what do we check for?
• Day Five: Sample sentences to use as models, and a four- question quiz on the skill, in multiple choice format.

Also included in this product:

• Mentor Sentences notebook cover
• Five-day sequence for mentor sentences
• Sample notebook page for this week of lessons

This product, once purchased, is licensed to be used in one classroom. Additional classrooms must purchase additional licenses.