3.WF.3

Know and apply spelling conventions and patterns. a. Spell single-syllable words with less common and complex graphemes (e.g., ough, augh, old, -ind, -ost, -ild families). b. Identify language of origin for words, as noted in dictionaries. c. Spell singular and plural possessives (e.g., teacher's, teachers'). d. Spell regular two-and three-syllable words that: 1. Combine all basic syllable types: closed, VCe (Vowel-Consonant-silent e), open, vowel team, vowel-r, and consonant le. 2. Include common, transparent prefixes and suffixes (e.g., re-, pre-, sub-, un-, dis-, mis-; -able, -ness, -ful, -tion). e. Spell grade-level appropriate words in English, as found in a research-based list (*See guidelines under Word Lists in the ELA Glossary), including: 1. Irregular words. 2. Pattern-based words.