Spelling & Grammar Question Stems
Spelling
Grammar
DOK 1
DOK 1
 Can you recall the spelling patterns for the x sound?  Identify all the nouns/verbs/pronouns/words with x, etc
on this page.
 Identify the spelling patterns for the x sound.
DOK 2
 What do you notice about these spelling patterns?
 How would you compare/contrast the two spelling
patterns X and Y?
 How are the following patterns alike or different?
 Classify the following words based on spelling
patterns/ sounds/ syllables/ blends/ contractions, etc.
DOK 2
 Explain how you would change the verbs to make them
present tense.
 Can you explain how the suffix/prefix affects the
meaning of the word?
 How would you classify the following words (based on
parts of speech/types of verbs/types of nouns, etc)?
 How are the following words alike or different?
DOK 3
 Can you predict the spelling of the word if you add
x sound/spelling pattern? Give reasons why.
 What would happen if the spelling pattern x is
replaced by y/ if the rime is replaced, etc? Support
your thinking.
DOK 3
 Can you predict the meaning of the word if you add a
prefix/suffix/another word? Give reasons why.
 What is your interpretation of this new compound
word? Support your rationale.
 What would happen if the prefix or suffix is replaced/if
these nouns were changed to verbs, etc? Support your
thinking.
DOK 4
 Write an explanation on how adding a prefix/suffix can change the meaning of a base/root word. Give examples.
Be sure to use correct spelling, punctuation, and complete sentences.