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What are double consonants?

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Double consonants are two identical consonants that appear next to each other in a word, like in 'happy' or 'batter'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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When do we use double consonants?

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We use double consonants when a short vowel sound comes before the consonants, like in 'running' or 'sitting'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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What is the correct spelling for hop + ing?

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hoping

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

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What is the correct spelling for bake + ing?

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baking

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

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What is the correct spelling for drive + ing?

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driving

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

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Which word is spelled correctly: suffacate, different, or difficalt?

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different

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is the correct spelling for stop + ing?

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stopping

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

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What happens to the consonant when adding 'ing' to a one-syllable word with a short vowel?

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The final consonant is doubled before adding 'ing', like in 'run' to 'running'.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

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What is an example of a word with double consonants?

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'letter' is an example of a word with double consonants.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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What is the rule for doubling consonants in words?

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If a one-syllable word ends with a single vowel followed by a consonant, double the consonant when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B