I ENJOY SPELLING

Spelling is fun and interesting. I like learning new words every day. I practice spelling words by writing them in a notebook. Sometimes, I spell words out loud to remember them better. I enjoy spelling because it helps me understand how words work. It also makes me a better reader and writer. I play spelling games with my friends. We take turns spelling words and checking the answers. Winning a spelling game makes me feel proud. Even when I lose, I learn something new. Spelling is a skill that helps me in school and life.

Individual Sentences

1. Spelling is fun and interesting.
   Pattern: S + Aux + Adj + Conj + Adj

2. I like learning new words every day.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Adj O + Adv O

3. I practice spelling words by writing them in a notebook.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing O + Prep Phrase + V-ing O + Prep Phrase + Det O

4. Sometimes, I spell words out loud to remember them better.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + O + Adv Phrase + Inf Phrase + O + Adv

5. I enjoy spelling because it helps me understand how words work.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Adv Clause + S + V + O + V + Adv Clause

6. It also makes me a better reader and writer.
   Pattern: S + Adv + V + O + Det Adj O + Conj + O

7. I play spelling games with my friends.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O

8. We take turns spelling words and checking the answers.
   Pattern: S + V + O + V-ing O + Conj + V-ing + Det O

9. Winning a spelling game makes me feel proud.
   Pattern: V-ing + Det O + V + O + V + Adj

10. Even when I lose, I learn something new.
    Pattern: Adv Clause + S + V + Conj + S + V + Adj O

11. Spelling is a skill that helps me in school and life.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Det O + Adv Clause + S + V + O + Prep Phrase + Conj + O

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "What do you enjoy about spelling?"

1. Casual: "Hey, why do you like spelling?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what’s your favorite part about spelling?"

3. Formal: "May I ask what you enjoy about spelling?"

4. Business: "Could you explain how spelling is helpful for you?"

5. Writing: "Please describe why you enjoy spelling and how it helps you."

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

1. Spelling – Writing or saying the letters of a word.

2. Practice – To do something repeatedly to improve.

3. Notebook – A book for writing notes or words.

4. Proud – Feeling good about something you achieved.

5. Skill – Something you learn and improve over time.

Comprehension Questions

Refer back to the story if you need to answer the following questions.

1. Why do I enjoy spelling?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. How do I practice spelling words?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Who do I play spelling games with?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. How does spelling help me?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. What do I learn when I lose a spelling game?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Because it helps me understand how words work.

2. By writing them in a notebook.

3. My friends.

4. It helps me become a better reader and writer.

5. Something new.

Speaking Activity

Practice placing stress on the bolded words to change the message of the sentence.

1. Spelling is fun and interesting. (Emphasizes the enjoyment)

2. I like learning new words every day. (Emphasizes the activity)

3. I practice spelling words by writing them in a notebook. (Emphasizes the tool)

4. Winning a spelling game makes me feel proud. (Emphasizes the feeling)

5. Spelling is a skill that helps me in school and life. (Emphasizes the importance)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Spelling / is / fun / interesting / and.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Notebook / a / writing / I / spelling / practice / words / by / them / in.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Enjoy / spelling / helps / I / words / understand / me / how.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Games / spelling / play / with / my / I / friends.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Skill / life / in / spelling / helps / and / is / school / me / a.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Spelling is fun and interesting.

2. I practice spelling words by writing them in a notebook.

3. I enjoy spelling because it helps me understand how words work.

4. I play spelling games with my friends.

5. Spelling is a skill that helps me in school and life.

Create Activity

Follow the sentence pattern and build sentences with the following words:

Words To Use: spelling, practice, notebook, proud, skill

1. S + V + O.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. S + V + Adj + O.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. S + V + O + Prep Phrase.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. S + V + O + Adv.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. S + Aux + V + Adj.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. I enjoy spelling.

2. Practice is helpful.

3. I write words in a notebook.

4. She spelled the word correctly.

5. Spelling is fun.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. Why do I enjoy spelling?
   a) Because it is fun.
   b) Because it helps me understand how words work.
   c) Because I can play games.

2. How do I practice spelling words?
   a) By reading them
   b) By writing them in a notebook
   c) By looking at them

3. Who do I play spelling games with?
   a) My family
   b) My friends
   c) My teacher

4. How does spelling help me?
   a) It makes me a better reader and writer.
   b) It helps me run faster.
   c) It teaches me numbers.

5. What do I learn when I lose a spelling game?
   a) Nothing
   b) Something new
   c) How to win

Answers:

1. b) Because it helps me understand how words work.

2. b) By writing them in a notebook

3. b) My friends

4. a) It makes me a better reader and writer.

5. b) Something new

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you like spelling?
Friend: Yes, it’s one of my favorite things to do!
Me: How do you practice spelling?
Friend: I write words in a notebook and say them out loud.
Me: Why do you think spelling is important?
Friend: It helps me read and write better!