Word Work

Don't be alarmed when your child's pre and post spelling assessment comes home on Monday. The -ed pattern is complex and I wouldn't expect every child to have mastered this after just 4 days of instruction. Know that if significant improvement wasn't made, this is a pattern we will certainly continue to work on. As you read with your child at home, bring their attention to this pattern and how it works. For instance, sometimes the middle consonant is doubled when -ed is added. The more they notice these patterns in the books they are reading, the more the the knowledge of this skill will transfer into their writing.