Lesson Plan: Spelling "ED" Ending Words

Objective

The student will learn and practice spelling words that end with "ED", helping to solidify their understanding of past tense verbs and adjectives.

Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the New Zealand Curriculum for English, focusing on the strand of Writing at Level 1 where students "spell common words correctly and attempt to spell less common words based on their knowledge of phonetic patterns."

Resources

• Whiteboard and markers
• List of "ED" ending words
• Worksheets for the activities
• Te Kete Ipurangi (TKI) resources for literacy

Lesson Duration

58 minutes

Class Size

1 student (Year 3)

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Lesson Details

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Greeting and Settling In:

   • Greet the student and ask about any previous knowledge concerning the use of "ED" in words.

2. Introduction to the Objective:

   • Explain that today's focus will be on learning how to spell words ending with "ED", which often indicates past tense in verbs.

Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Explaining "ED" Endings:

   • Discuss how adding "ED" to a verb typically transforms it into the past tense. For example, "talk" becomes "talked".
   • Mention that for some adjectives, "ED" can describe a state, e.g., "excited".

2. Introduction to Rules:

   • Briefly outline basic rules:
     • Simply add “ED” for most verbs: ask → asked.
     • Double the final consonant if preceded by a single vowel and add “ED”: stop → stopped.
     • If the word ends in an “E”, just add “D”: bake → baked.

Activity 1: Word List Creation (10 minutes)

1. Creating a Word List:
   • Together with the student, come up with a list of 10 common verbs. Write these down on the whiteboard.
   • Demonstrate how each verb changes when "ED" is added, applying the spelling rules discussed.
   • Have the student repeat after you, both verbally and in writing, to reinforce learning.

Main Activity: Word Practice (18 minutes)

1. Worksheet Activity:

   • Provide a worksheet that has a mix of activities including:

     • Matching verbs with their "ED" form.
     • Fill in the blanks in sentences using the correct "ED" form words.
     • A small section where the student creates simple past tense sentences using a given list of verbs.

   • Guide the student through the first few examples, then allow them to complete the rest independently.

Conclusion and Review (10 minutes)

1. Review of Words:

   • Go back to the word list and review each word, asking the student to spell the words aloud and explain the rule applied.

2. Feedback and Encouragement:

   • Provide constructive feedback on the worksheet activity, highlighting areas well done and gently correcting any mistakes.
   • Encourage the student by discussing how learning these patterns will help them in writing stories and descriptions in past tense.

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Additional Notes

• Be patient and provide ample positive reinforcement to boost the student’s confidence.
• Adjust pacing based on the student’s grasp of the material; some may require more time with the basics.

This lesson plan is carefully designed to support a Year 3 student in according to the standards and needs specific to New Zealand’s curriculum, facilitating an engaging and effective single-student learning experience in literacy with a focus on spelling words ending with "ED".