Transformations and Rules in Spelling

The video tutorial introduces first-grade students to the concept of adding 'ing' and 'ed' endings to words. It explains the role of root words and introduces the one-one-one rule, which requires doubling the final consonant of a word with one syllable, one vowel, and one final consonant before adding these endings. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises with words like 'tip', 'hug', and 'jog', reinforcing the rule and its application. The session concludes with a review of the learned concepts.

What is the effect of adding 'ing' to a word?

• It makes the word present tense.

• It makes the word a noun.

• It makes the word past tense.

• It makes the word future tense.

What is the base word in 'skipping'?

• Skip

• Skipper

• Skips

• Skipped

What do you need to do to the word 'hop' before adding 'ed'?

• Add an 'e' at the end.

• Double the 'p' and add 'ed'.

• Add 'ed' directly.

• Change 'o' to 'a'.

What does the One-One-One Rule require you to do?

• Add 'ing' directly to any word.

• Double the final consonant if the word has one syllable, one vowel, and one final consonant.

• Add 'ed' directly to any word.

• Change the vowel to 'e'.

How many syllables does the word 'pop' have?

• Four

• One

• Three

• Two

What is the final consonant in the word 'pop'?

• None

• P and O

• P

• O

What must you do to 'tip' before adding 'ing'?

• Double the 'p' and add 'ing'.

• Add 'ing' directly.

• Add 'ed' instead.

• Change 'i' to 'e'.

What is the correct transformation of 'hug' when adding 'ed'?

• Hugged with one 'g'

• Hugging

• Huged

• Hugged

What is the final consonant in the word 'jog'?

• G

• O

• J

• None

What is the first step in the seesaw activity?

• Take a picture of the words.

• Use the paint tool.

• Double the consonant and add 'ing' or 'ed'.

• Write the words on paper.