L.3.2.e: Spell common words and add endings.

Official text

Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).

What it means for your child

Your child spells high-frequency and studied words correctly and adds endings correctly, like sitting, smiled, cries and happiness.

Try it at home

1. Practice the weekly spelling words in a quick game.
2. Ask your child to add -ing to words like hop and make.
3. Have your child explain the y-to-i rule with 'cry' and 'cries.'