Week 33, lesson 4 Magic -ing Endings activity - Phonics Phase 5, unit 4 - Worksheet

The worksheet for Week 33, Day 4, focuses on the transformation of words by adding the magic '-ing' endings, a key concept in Phonics Phase 5, Unit 4. This engaging activity invites children to imagine a mermaid casting spells on words, changing them into their '-ing' form. The task is straightforward: students are presented with base words and are prompted to write the new version of each word with the '-ing' suffix attached, indicating an ongoing action or state.

For example, the word 'hope' becomes 'hoping', and 'see' turns into 'seeing'. The worksheet provides a mix of verbs in the first person present tense, such as 'I want', which changes to 'I am wanting', and 'I dive', which becomes 'I am diving'. The exercise also includes a set of partially completed words, challenging students to fill in the blanks with the correct '-ing' endings, thereby reinforcing their understanding of this particular grammatical structure. This activity not only helps with spelling and verb tense recognition but also encourages children to think about the concept of continuous actions in a fun and imaginative way.