4.11.D.xi
The Standard
correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading · The student uses the writing process recursively to compose multiple texts that are legible and uses appropriate conventions.
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students reread drafts and correct misspelled words. They use known spelling patterns, word parts, reference tools, and memory of common words.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students find and correct spelling errors without changing correctly spelled words. They apply patterns such as consonant doubling, changing y to i, and adding prefixes or suffixes.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may spell only by sound, producing forms such as "hoping" for "hopping." They may confuse homophones, forget suffix changes, or assume spell-check catches every error.
How to Assess It
- Exit ticket: Edit this sentence, then name one spelling rule you used: "I stoped to cary the groseries because they were heavie."
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs word cards and letter tiles to build base words, add suffixes, and explain each spelling change.
Ask students to explain in writing why "hopping" and "hoping" have different spellings and meanings.
Play Spelling Detective with a short draft containing ten errors, awarding points for corrections and accurate rule explanations.
Have students proofread a classroom announcement or lunch menu, then create a clean copy for a real audience.
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