4.ELAR.2.B
Demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by:: (i) Spelling multisyllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables; VCe syllables; vowel teams, including digraphs and diphthongs; r-controlled syllables; and final stable syllables. (ii) Spelling homophones. (iii) Spelling multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns. (iv) Spelling words using advanced knowledge of syllable division patterns. (v) Spelling words using knowledge of prefixes; and August 2019 Update Page 23 §110.A. Elementary. (vi) Spelling words using knowledge of suffixes, including how they can change base words such as dropping e, changing y to i, and doubling final consonants.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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spelling knowledgemultisyllabic wordsclosed syllablesopen syllablesVCe syllablesvowel teamsdigraphsdiphthongsr-controlled syllablesfinal stable syllableshomophonesmultiple sound-spelling patternssyllable division patternsprefixessuffixesbase words
Skills
- spell (multisyllabic words with different syllable types) #dok2
- apply (spelling rules for homophones and multisyllabic words) #dok2
- analyze (multisyllabic words to identify sound-spelling patterns) #dok3
- apply (advanced knowledge of syllable division, prefixes, and suffixes to spelling) #dok3
- demonstrate (changes to base words when adding suffixes) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can spell multisyllabic words using closed and open syllables. #dok2
- I can spell words with VCe syllables, vowel teams, digraphs, and r-controlled syllables. #dok2
- I can spell words with final stable syllables. #dok2
- I can correctly spell homophones in context. #dok2
- I can identify and spell multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns. #dok2
- I can apply advanced knowledge of syllable division patterns when spelling difficult words. #dok3
- I can use prefixes and suffixes to spell new words. #dok2
- I can show how adding a suffix changes the spelling and meaning of a base word, like dropping e, changing y to i, or doubling consonants. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Spelling accuracy depends on understanding and applying patterns, rules, and strategies for analyzing word structure.
- Connecting spelling knowledge with decoding skills builds confidence and proficiency in reading and writing multisyllabic words.
Essential Questions
- How does knowing different syllable types help us spell and read longer words?
- Why is it important to understand how prefixes, suffixes, and base words work together?
- What strategies can you use to spell words with multiple sound-spelling patterns?
- How can you figure out the correct spelling of a word you are unsure about?
- How do adding prefixes and suffixes change the way words are spelled and what they mean?