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AFTER READING
Generalization
OBJECTIVE
Connect to Phonics When
adding -ly, -ful, -ness, or -less,
most base words stay the
same: safely. When the base
word ends in y, change y to i:
beautiful. Adding suffixes
usually does not change the pronunciation of the base word.
  • Spell words with
    suffixes -ly, -ful, -ness,
    -less.
*Words from the selection
Spelling Words
1.
 beautiful
9.
 daily
2.
 safely 10. suddenly*
3.
 kindness 11. wireless
4.
 finally* 12. quietly*
5.
 spotless 13. fairness
6.
 worthless 14. cheerful
7.
 illness 15. painful
8.
 helpful
Challenge Words
16.
 anxiously
19.
 tardiness
17.
 thoughtfully 20. breathless
18.
 cautiously    
ELL
Spelling/Phonics Support See the ELL and Transition Handbook for
spelling support.
DAY 1
Pretest and Sort
DAY 2
Think and Practice
DAY 3
Connect to Writing
DAY 4
Review
DAY 5
Posttest
PRETEST
Use the Dictation Sentences from Day 5 to administer the pretest. Read the word, read the sentence, and then read the word again. Guide students in self-correcting their pretests and correcting any misspellings.
Monitor Progress
then… use words 1–20
for Advanced Learners.
If… students correctly spell
all pretest words,
then… use words 1–15
for On-Level practice.
If… students misspell 1–4 pretest words,
then… use words 1–8
for Strategic Intervention.
If… students misspell more than 4 pretest words,
Spelling
HOMEWORK Spelling Practice Book p. 53
Spelling Practice Book
Spelling Practice Book p. 53
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TEACH
When adding the suffixes -ly, -ful,
-ness, or -less, the spelling of the
base word does not change unless
the base word ends in y.
Demonstrate this to students by
writing a base word on the board,
then adding a suffix to create the spelling word.
final ly
FIND THE PATTERN Have students identify the spelling words where y was changed to i before adding the suffix.
HOMEWORK Spelling Practice Book p. 54
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Spelling & Phonics   Suffixes -ly, -ful, -ness, -less
WRITE A STORY
Ask students to write a story using at least four of the spelling words. Have students share their stories with the class by reading them aloud, or display their work on the bulletin board.
These words are difficult for third-graders to spell because of the added suffix. Alert students to these frequently misspelled words and encourage them to think carefully before they write them.
finally
  
really
Frequently Misspelled
Words
HOMEWORK Spelling Practice Book p. 55
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REVIEW SUFFIXES -ly, -ful,
-ness, -less
Encourage students to create a word-search puzzle using the spelling words. Each student should create a puzzle. Then students can exchange puzzles with their classmates and see who can find all the spelling words.
Spelling Strategy
Word Endings
Make spelling words with suffixes easier for students by showing that the base word only changes its spelling when it ends in the letter y.
HOMEWORK Spelling Practice Book p. 56
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Spelling Practice Book p. 56
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DICTATION SENTENCES
  1. The garden is a beautiful place.
  2. Be sure to get home safely.
  3. Treat your friend with kindness.
  4. I am finally done with my homework.
  5. Wash the car until it is spotless.
  6. That ring is worthless.
  7. His mom has an illness.
  8. It is helpful to have a map.
  9. He read it in the daily paper.
  10. Suddenly it began to rain.
  11. Anita has a wireless phone.
  12. Joseph talks very quietly.
  13. Fairness is very important to me.
  14. My mom is always cheerful.
  15. The cut on her foot is painful.
CHALLENGE
  1. Joan waited anxiously to find out who won the game.
  2. My dad spoke very thoughtfully to me.
  3. The dog walked cautiously across the street.
  4. Mr. Little does not like tardiness.
  5. Maria was breathless after she ran home.