Sample Words From List
use
score
scoring
clean
blame
tuning
ride
using
drive
cleaning
blaming
eat
Take a look at the sample words.
What do you notice about these words?
They are all base words and words with -ing added.
Is there a spelling change to sneak when -ing is added?
No - sneaking
Is there a spelling change to ice when -ing is added?
Yes - the e was dropped before -ing was added
Can you think of four different meanings for the word tune?
(noun) song
(verb) to put in proper musical pitch
(verb) to set a radio to a station
(verb) to adjust for top performance
How might we sort these words?
By their vowel and consonant pattern - VCe base word, e-drop + -ing, VVC base word, + -ing
Let's practice sorting the words. Practice Sort
What do you notice about the vowel sound in the base words with VCe and VCC patterns?
They have a long vowel sound.