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Homework # 25

Skill: Spelling rule regarding plural endings

When a word ends with consonant + y, change y to i and add es to make it plural (more than one).

Example: Look at the word "puppy", it ends with consonant "p" + y, apply the spelling rule (change y to i and add es) = puppies

Read the words listed below.

Just add s if the word has a vowel before the y
example: journey, journeys

Home dictation spelling practice.
Have your mom or dad help you out with spelling practice. Dictate some of the words listed in this lesson (your choice). Your child will write the words you say. Review the spelling rule regarding "y".

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Read these sentences.

1. The boys read two stories.
2. Did the babies play with the toys?
3. Did the lady give you some cherries?
4. Do the fairies live in the sky?
5. The puppy chased the bunnies.
6. I lost my keys.
7. Did you see the wild turkeys in the tree?

Please illustrate one of the sentences above.