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-ing Suffix Doubling or Not Spelling Wordsearch

A differentiated Year 3 wordsearch focused on -ing verbs like forgetting and gardening. Includes three challenge levels and sentence writing for grammar practice.

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Year 3 Differentiated Wordsearch – Suffix -ing Support your Year 3 pupils in mastering -ing spelling rules with this engaging and fully differentiated wordsearch. Focused on present participle and continuous tense verbs, this activity helps learners practise how to correctly add -ing to root words, including doubling consonants and dropping the e where appropriate. Differentiation: ⭐ 1-star: Words appear horizontally and vertically in the forward direction—perfect for early learners or developing spellers. ⭐⭐ 2-star: Also horizontal and vertical (forwards), but includes similar-looking distractor words to challenge more confident readers. ⭐⭐⭐ 3-star: Words appear backwards and diagonally, encouraging strategic scanning and higher-level focus. Target words include: forgetting skipping beginning gardening Each level includes a sentence writing section to reinforce word meaning and grammar usage in context. Perfect for: KS2 spelling and grammar lessons Differentiated classroom activities Homework or early finisher tasks Visual learners and EAL support What’s included: Three wordsearches (1-star to 3-star) Answer sheets for each level Sentence writing prompts for all target words A brilliant resource for reinforcing present continuous tense verbs while making learning fun and interactive.Read more

Year 3 Differentiated Wordsearch – Suffix -ing Support your Year 3 pupils in mastering -ing spelling rules with this engaging and fully differentiated wordsearch. Focused on present participle and continuous tense verbs, this activity helps learners practise how to correctly add -ing to root words, including doubling consonants and dropping the e where appropriate. Differentiation: ⭐ 1-star: Words appear horizontally and vertically in the forward direction—perfect for early learners or developing spellers. ⭐⭐ 2-star: Also horizontal and vertical (forwards), but includes similar-looking distractor words to challenge more confident readers. ⭐⭐⭐ 3-star: Words appear backwards and diagonally, encouraging strategic scanning and higher-level focus. Target words include: forgetting skipping beginning gardening Each level includes a sentence writing section to reinforce word meaning and grammar usage in context. Perfect for: KS2 spelling and grammar lessons Differentiated classroom activities Homework or early finisher tasks Visual learners and EAL support What’s included: Three wordsearches (1-star to 3-star) Answer sheets for each level Sentence writing prompts for all target words A brilliant resource for reinforcing present continuous tense verbs while making learning fun and interactive.

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