Spell-ing Language Objective

Learn rules for adding -in

A There are a few rules to follow when you add -ing to a word. g to
words.

Rule 1: For most words, add -ing with no changes.

Example: walk ➔ walking

Rule 2: For words that end in silent (not pronounced) -e, drop the -e and add -ing.
Example: dance ➔ dancing
Rule 3: For one-syllable words that end in consonant–vowel–consonant (except x, w,
and l), double the last letter and add -ing.
Example: sit ➔ sitting

B Add -ing to each of the words below. All of the words are from pages in this book.
They are words you know already. Follow the rules.

Rule 1: Add -ing with no change.

1. talk 6. shout
2. open 7. call
3. wear 8. buy
4. eat 9. listen
5. wait 10. study

Rule 2: Drop the final -e and add -ing.

11. come 16. raise

12. erase 17. live
13. give 18. write
14. take 19. ride
15. drive 20. type

Rule 3: Double the final consonant and add -ing.

21. run 24. get

22. shop 25. spot
23. stop 26. hit

C In your notebook, write a sentence for each -ing word.

Example: He is talking to the teacher.

SKILL OBJECTIVE: Learning spelling rules for adding -ing. Part A: Read over the box with the students. Add several more examples for
each rule. (Try to avoid using the verbs in Part B.) Make sure that students understand the concept of “silent -e,” and that they understand
what a one-syllable consonant-vowel-consonant verb is. Part B: Do one or two examples for each rule with the class, then assign as
independent written work. Part C: After students have written their sentences, ask each one to read his/her favorite sentence to the class.
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