Kurzweil 3000 Lesson Plan

Title: Language Arts– Suffix “-ed”

Subject Area: English Language Arts/Spelling, Grammar, Writing and

Vocabulary

Grade Level: Elementary School (It can also be used for students in

Middle School with significant learning difficulties.)

Rationale: The purpose of this unit is to introduce and reinforce understanding and use of the suffix –ed to support reading and writing. This lesson plan is referred to as a “unit” because it includes an entire group of activities and tests designed to teach and reinforce the understanding of suffix “-ed”. Kurzweil 3000 features offer great opportunities for drilling students in the sounds that suffix “-ed” makes.

Objectives:

  • Students will learn to recognize the three sounds produced by the suffix “-ed” (t, d, ed)
  • Students will be able to define vocabulary words that contain the suffix “-ed”
  • Students will be able to identify a base word and its suffix.
  • Students will be able to use words with the suffix “-ed” appropriately in a sentence.
  • Students will be able to spell and identify misspelled words containing the suffix “-ed”

Materials:

  • Scanned copies of “-ed” practice worksheets pages
  1. Phonics Worksheet- explanation of suffix “ed”
  2. Vocabulary list – “ed” words
  3. Spelling Disaster – identifying misspelled “ed” words
  4. Fill-in-the-blanks – context worksheet with “ed” words
  5. Story Starter – writing prompt for using “ed” words
  6. Final Vocabulary Quiz – Version A standard

Version B modified

Procedure:

Students are introduced to the suffix “ed” through classroom instruction. They are given a list of ten vocabulary words that have the suffix “ed”. Students are required to define each of the words and create a sentence using the word appropriately. They are then given a series of supplemental vocabulary exercises to reinforce understanding and use of the suffix “-ed”. This includes practicing with the different sounds that the suffix “-ed” makes. All exercises are provided to the student in a Kurzweil 3000 format. Kurzweil 3000 is used to provide ongoing drill and practice in the sounds that suffix “-ed” makes. Skills are supported via classroom and computer activities in order to ensure multiple representations of the instructional material.

Extension Activities:

Use of manipulative tiles to create base words and add the suffix “ed”.

Generalize the identification of suffix “ed” in written text.

Add the suffix “ed” to base words and use them appropriately in a sentence.

Kurzweil 3000 Features Used:

  • Scanning (by teacher or student)
  • Dictionary
  • Highlighting
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks
  • Drag and Drop
  • Active Listening/Reading
  • Talking Word Processor
  • Speaking Spell Check

Suggestions for Replication:

This unit can be repeated using a variety of language rules. (other suffixes, prefixes, blends, themes, etc.)