Spelling Dictation #3 1.Copy everything I say including punctuation. 2.PRINT 3. Capitalization errors count as a misspelled word. Possessive Noun’s count as misspellings too (I will not give this punctuation!) 4. I will repeat the sentences 5 times total. Do not raise your hand for repeats. Listen carefully!

Elbow Partner: Circle any misspelled word. Do not write it correctly for them. 1.I am slapping you because the glass cracked when you dropped it. 2.Ponyboy stopped, jogged back to their hideout, and finally noticed the sunset. 3.Bob will take advantage of the extra credit in Mathematics on Wednesday. 4.Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia are all literary devices in poetry.

Owner: Make a list of all your misspelled words, BUT spell them correctly. Make your list look like the board. I am slapping you because the glass cracked when you dropped it. Ponyboy stopped, jogged back to their hideout, and finally noticed the sunset. Bob will take advantage of the extra credit in Mathematics on Wednesday. Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia are all literary devices in poetry.

your name ’s Unit _3_ Spelling List Circled words from dictation Etc. Misspelled words from last test Etc. Challenge Words = no challenge 100% = 2 challenge - 5 = 1 challenge Exactly 5 = your choice of 1 or 2 challenge

Spelling Rule: “to double or not to double, that is the question” (Applies to words that have one syllable). When a short vowel is followed by one consonant at the end of the root word, double the last consonant and add (ed) or (ing). To state this rule simply; “short vowel, one consonant, double” (It needs a friend)

sson17.html Dictation Practice/Check: 1. His dog begged for my snack. 2. I am slapping you because the glass cracked when you dropped it. 3. The rabbit hopped into the bushes and was boxed into the corner. 4. Their clothing stunk because they’re running around in the pickle juice.