Spelling: Doubling Rule Worksheet

Description

One spelling pattern is the doubling rule, aka the 1-1-1 rule. It applies to:

• • 1 syllable words, (e.g. ‘tap’); with
  • 1 vowel (tap); and
  • 1 consonant at the end – tap.

Here’s the convention: If you add a suffix to a 1-1-1 word, and the suffix starts with a vowel, double the final consonant before the suffix.

That’s a lot of words! We don’t want kids to recite rules out of context.

We want them to see the pattern and use the rules in spelling practice in sentences.

Once beginners have spotted the pattern, step up to spelling practice by dictating sentences.

How do I do it? 

Download our free spelling practice dictation worksheet to learn how.