Sample Words From List
swim
put
sitting
run
putting
sit
picking
yell
running
rest
swimming
pass
Take a look at the sample words.
What do you notice about these words?
There are base words and words with -ing added.
Is there a spelling change to ask when -ing is added?
No - asking
Is there a spelling change to get when -ing is added?
Yes - getting
What has happened to the spelling of get when -ing was added?
The t has been doubled.
How might we sort these words?
By if the final consonant gets doubled or not when adding -ing - VC base word, double + -ing, VCC base word, + -ing
Let's practice sorting the words. Practice Sort
What happens to base words VC pattern when -ing is added?
The final consonant is doubled before -ing is added.
What happens to base words VCC pattern when -ing is added?
Just -ing is added.