Spelling Safari   The One - One - One Rule

 The Rule:

What is a one - one - one word? It is a:

• one-syllable word ends in
• one consonant preceded by
• one vowel

Wnen you have a one - one - one word, double the final consonant before adding a suffix which begins with a vowel. 

bat--batted --batting, --batter

prod--prodded, --prodding

Your Assignments:

1. Word List:

Write a list of 12 one - one - one words. Put them into a table like the one below. Then add the suffixes - be sure to follow the rule. Leave the column blank if it is not a real word.

1 - 1 - 1 Word	- ed	- ing	- er
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2. Sentences:

Put 10 of your 1 - 1 - 1 words into grammatically correct sentences.

4. Spelling Test:

Use our spelling method to practice spelling your 1 - 1 - 1 words. Be ready for a test at the end of the week.

5. Turn in your work by Friday. Your packet should include your 1 - 1 - 1 chart, sentences, and spelling test.