Spelling Patterns and Rules, Grades 3 to 5

By grades 3 to 5, children need spelling strategies for longer words. This course teaches the suffix rules that cover thousands of words, irregular plurals, the ie and ei patterns, homophones and a self-checking routine. Every lesson ends with a short dictation and a word sort.

What you will learn

• The 1-1-1 doubling rule
• Dropping the silent e before a vowel suffix
• Changing y to i
• Regular and irregular plurals
• ie and ei, and commonly confused homophones

Who this course is for

• Third to fifth graders
• Children who spell well by sound but struggle with endings
• Parents who want simple rules with clear examples

Every lesson includes a short explanation with examples, a practice activity to do together, a tip for grown-ups and a quiz, and your reader earns a certificate when they finish.