📚 Topic Summary
Spelling is a crucial part of writing! In third grade, we're learning to spell more complex words. But sometimes, we make mistakes – and that's okay! Correcting spelling means finding those mistakes and fixing them so our writing is clear and easy to understand. These exercises will help you practice spotting and correcting common spelling errors.
🍎 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word to its correct definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Spelling |
a. To find and correct mistakes. |
| 2. Mistake |
b. The act of writing words correctly. |
| 3. Correct |
c. Something that is wrong or inaccurate. |
| 4. Proofread |
d. To read carefully to find errors. |
| 5. Edit |
e. To improve or change something. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words from the word bank:
Word Bank: their, there, they're
The students went to ______ favorite park. When ______ arrived, ______ excited to play on the swings.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are helping a friend with their homework and you see a spelling mistake. How would you politely tell them about the mistake and help them correct it?