Grade 3ELARTEKS 3.2B (iv)

Grade 3 ELAR TEKS 3.2B (iv):Sound-Spelling Patterns

Free, teacher-ready lessons and worksheets for Sound-Spelling Patterns in Grade 3 ELAR, fully aligned to Texas TEKS 3.2B (iv).

Demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns

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      TEKS 3.2B (iv): Sound-Spelling Patterns

      • Multisyllabic Words with Multiple Sound-Spelling Patterns

        About this lesson

        Learning Target: I can decode multisyllabic words by using my knowledge of different sound-spelling patterns, such as eigh, ough, and en.​

        Focuses On:

        • Identifying an decoding multisyllabic words with the sound-spelling patterns "eigh", "ough" and "en"
        • Decoding words following the sound-spelling patterns in context of grade-level passages

        Builds On:

        2.2Bi:

        Decoding words with short, long, or variant vowels, trigraphs, and blends

        Next Level:

        4.2Ai:

        Decoding words with specific orthographic patterns and rules, including regular and irregular plurals

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        This lesson is designed to support student understanding to identify and decode words with sound-spelling patterns such as eigh, ough, and en. The lesson starts with a quick orthographic mapping warm up, followed by explicit instruction on trigraphs and blends.


        The three instructional blocks build upon each other as the lesson progresses. The first block focuses on explicit instruction of the sound-spelling patterns, followed by practice saying words that follow the pattern through a word sort.


        The second instructional block focuses on breaking words into syllables to support decoding at the syllable level. Students will use words with these sound-spelling patterns to complete paragraphs of text.


        The third instructional block culminates with practice spelling multisyllabic words that follow these patterns.


        Passages are intentionally built throughout the lesson to support deeper understanding and put their learning into context. 

        Grade 3ELARTEKS 3.2B (iv)

      Grade 3 ELAR TEKS Worksheets

      TEKS 3.2B (iv): Sound-Spelling Patterns

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      • Skill Builder: Multisyllabic Words with Multiple Sound-Spelling Patterns

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      • Skill Builder: Syllable Division Patterns: VCV

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      • Skill Builder: Syllable Division Patterns: VCCV

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      • Skill Builder: Syllable Division Patterns: VCCCV with Accent Shifts

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      • Full Topic: Multisyllabic Words

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How do you teach Sound-Spelling Patterns to 3rd graders?

      To teach Sound-Spelling Patterns to 3rd grade ELAR students, model the skill explicitly using rich mentor texts, then use guided practice before releasing students to read and write independently. TEKS 3.2B (iv) asks students to demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns. Crystal Instruction's free ClearLessons for 3.2B (iv) walk through this progression with modeling, guided practice, and built-in checks for understanding, while the ClearSheets provide scaffolded practice. You can download both free on this page.

      What is 3.2B (iv) in 3rd grade ELAR?

      TEKS 3.2B (iv) is a 3rd grade ELAR standard for Sound-Spelling Patterns. It requires students to demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns. It is part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Grade 3 ELAR.

      Where can I find free TEKS 3.2B (iv) lessons and worksheets?

      You can download free TEKS 3.2B (iv) lessons and worksheets directly on this page — no login or account required. Crystal Instruction provides free PDF versions of our Sound-Spelling Patterns ClearLessons and ClearSheets for Grade 3 ELAR, and each one is also available as an interactive lesson inside the full Crystal Instruction platform.

      What skills are included in 3rd grade Sound-Spelling Patterns?

      TEKS 3.2B (iv) (Sound-Spelling Patterns) covers the following 3rd grade ELAR skills: students learn to demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by spelling multisyllabic words with multiple sound-spelling patterns. Free resources for this standard include Multisyllabic Words with Multiple Sound-Spelling Patterns.

      How is TEKS 3.2B (iv) assessed on STAAR?

      TEKS 3.2B (iv) is eligible for assessment on the Texas STAAR test for Grade 3 ELAR. Every Crystal Instruction ClearSheet for 3.2B (iv) is STAAR-aligned, and our ClearLessons are built to STAAR rigor using released STAAR test items — so students practice Sound-Spelling Patterns in the same format and level of difficulty they will see on the test.