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AFTER READING
Generalization
OBJECTIVE
Connect to Phonics In words with the VCCCV syllable pattern, divide after the first consonant: mon ster. In VCCCV words, the first vowel is usually short.
  • Spell and Identify where to divide words with the VCCCV syllable pattern.
*Word from the selection
Spelling Words
1.
 monster
9.
 pilgrim
2.
 surprise 10. contrast
3.
 hundred 11. explode
4.
 complete 12. district
5.
 control 13. address
6.
 sample 14. substance
7.
 instant 15. children*
8.
 inspect
Challenge Words
16.
 merchant
19.
 curtsy
17.
 embrace 20. contract
18.
 purchase    
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. 77
Spelling Practice Book
Spelling Practice Book p. 77
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TEACH
Words that have VCCCV syllable patterns are divided after the first consonant. Demonstrate this to the class by writing the spelling words on the board and correctly dividing the first few words. Then have students come to the board and correctly spell and divide the remaining spelling words.
mon ster
FIND THE PATTERN Have students identify the three consonants in the middle of each word and name the first consonant of the second syllable.
HOMEWORK Spelling Practice Book, p. 78
Spelling Practice Book
Spelling Practice Book p. 78
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Spelling & Phonics   Syllable Pattern VCCCV
WRITE A SIGN
Ask students to write a sign giving details of a special event in the community or at school. Students should use at least four spelling words in their writing. Post the signs on the bulletin board to share students' work with the class.
Although these words seem easy, they can be hard for third-graders to spell correctly. Alert students to these frequently misspelled words and encourage them to think carefully before they write them.
Christmas
went
Frequently Misspelled
Words
HOMEWORK Spelling Practice Book, p. 79
Spelling Practice Book
Spelling Practice Book p. 79
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REVIEW SYLLABLE PATTERN VCCCV
Have students work individually or in groups to create word search puzzles including the spelling words. Then have students exchange and solve each other's puzzles.
Spelling Strategy
The VCCCV Pattern
Show students that the vowel-consonant patterns of words can provide important clues about how the words are pronounced and spelled.
HOMEWORK Spelling Practice Book, p. 80
Spelling Practice Book
Spelling Practice Book p. 80
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DICTATION SENTENCES
  1. That was a great monster movie!
  2. We are having a surprise party for my father.
  3. He got one hundred on his test.
  4. Did you complete the homework?
  5. Please ask Mona to control her dog.
  6. Would you like a free sample sent to you?
  7. He ran away in an instant.
  8. Dad wants to inspect the bike.
  9. Do you know what a pilgrim is?
  10. Can you contrast the plot of these two stories?
  11. I hope the balloon does not explode!
  12. What school district do we live in?
  13. Please write down your address.
  14. Clay is a sticky substance.
  15. There are ten children on the bus.
CHALLENGE
  1. The merchant closed his store early.
  2. I will embrace my mom.
  3. Please purchase milk at the store.
  4. The girl did a nice curtsy.
  5. The man has a contract to fix the roof.