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Spelling Written and Edited by: Deena Hoff, Yehudis Leitner, Fraydel Sharf, Miriam Shulamis Eisemann, Rochel Harnik, Toby Gartenhaus, Sara Sampson Project Consultant: Naphtali Hoff, PsyD Layout: Branko Pejovic

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Dear Educators, We are excited to introduce the Lighthouse Spelling and Vocabulary Workbook, specifically designed to enhance your teaching by focusing on essential high-frequency words and recognizing key spelling patterns. This workbook offers an interactive and engaging approach that effectively trains students’ minds to identify patterns, build vocabulary, and improve overall reading comprehension.

Each lesson is structured with clear explanations and accessible instructions, followed by interactive exercises that reinforce spelling accuracy and vocabulary understanding. Our program incorporates language-building activities designed to be both enjoyable and educational, enabling students to master spelling confidently and naturally.

Our goal is to equip you with practical tools and engaging methods to transform spelling practice into a meaningful and enjoyable experience for your students. With this workbook, you’ll see students not only improve their spelling skills but also enhance their vocabulary and overall literacy.

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Table of Contents

Unit 1

Unit 4

Lesson 1

Short “a”

6

Lesson 19 Short “e” and Short “o”

78

Lesson 2

Short “a”

10

Lesson 20 Long “o”

82

Lesson 3

Long “a”

14

Lesson 21 Short “u”

86

Lesson 4 Long “a”

18

Lesson 22 Short “u”

90

Lesson 5 Short “e”

22

Lesson 23 Long “u”

94

Lesson 6

26

Lesson 24 Review Word Activities

98

Review Word Activities

Unit 5

Lesson 7

Short “e”

30

Lesson 25 Plural Words

102

Lesson 8

Short “a” and Short “e”

34

Lesson 26 Plural Words

106

Lesson 9

Long “e”

38

Lesson 27 -ed and -ing Endings

110

Lesson 10 Long “e”

42

Lesson 28 Doubling Letters

114

Lesson 11

46

Lesson 29 -er Endings

118

50

Lesson 30 Review Word Activities

122

Short “i”

Lesson 12 Review Word Activities

Unit 3

Unit 6

Lesson 13 Short “i”

54

Lesson 31 People Words

126

Lesson 14 Long “i”

58

Lesson 32 Common Words

130

Lesson 15 Long “i”

62

Lesson 33 “oo” Sound

134

Lesson 16 Short “o”

66

Lesson 34 “ow” Sound

138

Lesson 17 Long “o”

70

Lesson 35 “aw” Sound

142

Lesson 18 Review Word Activities

74

Lesson 36 Review Word Activities

146

Dictionary

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Unit 2

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Unit

1

Lesson

1

Short “a”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

Beginning “a” word

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Middle “a” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

cat

The cat played with the yarn.

2.

plan

Let’s plan a trip to the zoo.

3.

bag

Cam’s school bag is full.

4. fan

The fan cools the room.

5.

after

They read books after lunch.

6.

tap

Sam gave a tap on the door.

7.

has

My friend has a new game.

8.

cap

I put on my cap when it is hot.

9.

man

A man is fixing our car.

10. jam

Mom put sweet jam on my toast.

11. glad

I am glad you came to play.

12. can

I can jump really high.

Spelling Patterns The words in this list have the short “a” sound (ah) and are spelled with an “a.”

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Matching ›D raw a line to match each clue with the correct spelling word.

1.

An animal that says “meow”............................ cap

2.

You can put this on your bread....................... cat

3.

You wear this on your head............................... man

4. A grown up boy...................................................... bag 5.

Opposite of before................................................ jam

6.

You use this to carry things............................... fan

7.

A light touch............................................................ after

8.

If someone owns something, he _____ it..... plan

9.

This keeps you cool............................................... can

11. An idea for what to do next.............................. has

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

My friend is here, hooray!

I feel happy all day!

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10. Able to do something.......................................... tap

What am I? _____________

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Unit

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Lesson

1

Short “a” Fill in the Blanks

Word List 1.

cat

2.

plan

3.

bag

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

The ______________ is tall.

2.

I put my books in the ______________.

3.

The ______________ sipped the milk.

4. We ______________ see the stars in the sky.

5.

after

5.

Dad ______________ a black hat.

6.

tap

6.

We are ______________ it is sunny today.

7.

has

8.

cap

7.

Mom made a ______________ to take us to the park.

9.

man

8.

I heard a ______________ on the door.

10. jam

9.

The wind blew, and Sam’s ______________ fell off.

11. glad

10. Brad likes ______________ on his bread.

12. can

11. Let’s play a game ______________ school.

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4. fan

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12. We turn on the ______________ on a hot day.

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

The Man’s Farm Plan A ______________ makes a ______________ to visit the farm. He packs 1

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a ______________ with food. He puts a ______________ on his head.

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When he gets to the gate, he gives it a ______________. The farmer opens the gate and smiles. “Come in!” he says. The farm ______________ many 6

animals. There are cows, chickens, and a ______________. The cat loves 7

to jump in the grass. ______________ they feed the cows, the man and the 8

farmer sit in the shade. A ______________ spins and makes them cool. The 9

man takes out a jar of ______________ from his bag. “______________ I 10

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pass you some jam?” he asks the farmer. The man and the farmer eat rolls with jam. The cat comes to lick some, but his paw gets stuck in the jam!

They all grin. The man is ______________ he came to visit.

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Unit

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Lesson

2

Short “a”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

3-letter word

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

that I like to play that game.

2.

pass We can pass the chips.

3.

track The train is on the track.

4. black The cat is black.

4-letter words

5.

fast My dog runs fast.

6.

snack Pam ate a snack.

7.

grass We sat on the grass.

8.

glass Do not drop the glass cup.

9.

back I sat at the back of the class.

10. wax The wax is hot.

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5-letter words

12. pack I will pack my bag.

Spelling Patterns The words in this list have the short “a” sound (ah) and are spelled with an “a.”

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Fill in the Blanks › Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

I ate a ______________ after lunch.

2.

The ______________ is soft and green.

3.

We went to the ______________ of the line.

4. The candle is made of ______________.

5.

Sam will ______________ for his trip.

6.

Please ______________ the pen to Dan.

7.

I ran ______________ to the bus.

8.

Put ______________ box on the top.

9.

The ______________ has a crack.

11. Jay wore a ______________ hat.

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

A train runs fast along my way.

I’m where it moves every day.

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10. Max will ______________ the fish with a rod.

What am I? _____________

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Unit

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Lesson

2

Short “a” Word Sets

Word List 1.

that

2.

pass

3.

track

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1.

flame, wick, ______________

2.

path, train, ______________

4. black

3.

this, those, ______________

5.

fast

4. trip, bag, ______________

6.

snack

7.

grass

8.

glass

9.

back

5.

front, side, ______________

6.

ball, toss, ______________

7.

red, white, ______________

8.

chips, bag, ______________

11. catch

9.

hill, rock, ______________

12. pack

10. race, run, ______________

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10. wax

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11. cup, jar, ______________ 12. test, grade, ______________

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

A Day with the Ants Look at that ______________ ant on the green ______________! It 1

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moves very ______________. It sees a jar made of ______________. The 4

jar is tipped over, and crumbs spill out. The ant runs to ______________ 5

a crumb to eat for ______________. The ant grabs one crumb. It will 6

______________ the crumb from ant to ant. The ants stand in a line along a 7

______________ in the dirt. The track goes all the way ______________ to 8

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the ant hill.

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At the hill, the ants ______________ the food inside to save for later. They 10

also bring bits of sticky ______________ to help fix a small crack in the hill.

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The ants work hard. ______________ is what ants do every day!

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Unit

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Lesson

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Long “a”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “a_e” words

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“ay” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

wave

I wave hello to my dad.

2.

say

Please say your name.

3.

play

We play tag in the yard.

4. same

Jake has the same toy as me.

5.

plane

The plane is in the sky.

6.

came

The bus came late to school.

7.

tray

We ate the food on the tray.

8.

grade

My grade eats lunch at 12:30 pm.

9.

stay

Jay is sick and will stay home.

10. gave

Dave gave me a pen.

11. lake

We see fish in the lake.

12. today

It was hot today.

Spelling Patterns Long “a” (aye) can be spelled in different ways. “a-consonant-e” - Example: wave “ay” - Example: play

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Rhyming › Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.

1.

We like to ______________ and have fun all day.

2.

I ate the cake at the ______________.

3.

Did you ______________ I should come this way?

4. The train is big like the ______________.

5.

I gave a ______________ to Mom.

6.

We trade books with the other ______________.

7.

Gray is the color of my ______________.

8.

We both have the ______________ name.

9.

Dad ______________ me a box to save.

11. Nate ______________ to play the game.

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I am not the day before, and not the day after.

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10. The cows will ______________ near the hay.

What am I? _____________

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Unit

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Lesson

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Long “a” Clues

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.

1.

wave

1.

You put food on me. ______________

2.

say

2.

I fly in the sky. ______________

3.

play

3.

You do this with your hand. ______________

4. same 5.

plane

6.

came

7.

4. I am made of water. ______________ 5.

You do this with your mouth. ______________

tray

6.

I am like something else. ______________

8.

grade

7.

You did this with a gift. ______________

9.

stay

8.

I am the day right now. ______________

9.

You do this in the park. ______________

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12. today

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10. I do not go away. ______________ 11. You were there, and now you got here. ______________ 12. I am the class you are in. ______________

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

How to Act During Lunch Lunch is a time to eat, rest, and talk to your friends. Yesterday, the principal ______________ and ______________ us rules.

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• Hold your ______________ with both hands and walk slowly.

3

• ______________ please and thank you when you get your food.

4

• Sit in the ______________ seat, next to the rest of your ______________.

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6

• Do not run or ______________ in the lunchroom.

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• You can ______________ to a friend, but ______________ in your seat.

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After lunch, you can tell a story about a ______________ ride. You can also 10

tell about a boat trip on the ______________.

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Let’s keep the rules ______________!

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Unit

1

Lesson

4

Long “a”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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“ai” words

“eigh” word

“ey” word

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Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

daily

I brush my teeth daily.

2.

tail

The cow has a long tail.

3.

eight

Jake has eight red blocks.

4. pail

We fill the pail in the tub.

5.

chain

Nate locks his bike with a chain.

6.

wait

We must wait to cross the street.

7.

pain

He fell and felt pain in his leg.

8.

faint

It was so hot that I felt faint.

9.

rain

We saw drops of rain fall from the sky.

10. hey

Hey, do you want to play with me?

11. train

I went on the train at the zoo.

12. mail

Dad got a card in the mail today.

Spelling Patterns Long “a” (aye) can be spelled in different ways. “ai” - Example: tail “eigh” - Example: eight “ey” - Example: hey

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Clues › Write the spelling word the best fits each clue.

1.

You put sand or water in me. ______________

2.

You do this in line. ______________

3.

I make you wet. ______________

4. I am on the back of a pet. ______________ 5.

I go along a track. ______________

6.

You put me in a box. ______________

7.

If you get a cut, you may feel this. ______________

8.

I am the number after seven. ______________

9.

I am done every day. ______________

11. If you don’t eat or drink, you may feel this. ______________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I am a word to say hi or to catch your eye.

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10. I keep your bike safe. ______________

What word am I? _____________

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Unit

1

Lesson

4

Long “a” Rhyming

Word List

› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.

1.

daily

1.

If you smell paint, you may feel ____________.

2.

tail

2.

Hold onto the rail when you lift the ____________.

3.

eight

3.

The cat let out a wail when I stepped on his ____________.

4. pail 5.

chain

6.

wait

7.

4. ____________, don’t go! I want you to stay.

5.

We went on the main path in the ____________.

pain

6.

I left for school at ____________, and I was late.

8.

faint

7.

A gold ____________ was lost on the plane.

9.

rain

8.

I ____________ by the gate.

9.

My leg is in ____________ from my sprain.

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10. There was a bag of grain under the ____________.

11. The hail fell on the box of ____________.

12. I will gaily match socks ____________.

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

Here Comes the Mail!

Long ago, the mail came by train. The big ____________ came to town 1

____________ at ____________ o’clock. The people in town would 2

3

____________ and watch. They liked to hear the wheels and ____________s 4

5

____________ comes to town by truck. The truck has a big pail to hold the 6

mail. The mailman works hard. He takes some mail out of the ____________ 7

and puts it in a small sack. He does not want to get a ____________ in his 8

back. Then, he puts the mail into each home’s mailbox. He drinks water when it is hot so he does not feel ____________. Sometimes, it starts to 9

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bang and clang along the track. They were happy to get mail. Now, the

____________, but the mailman does not stop. When the mail truck comes, 10

people smile and say, “____________! Here it is!” Even the dog is happy and 11

wags its ____________. Everyone is glad to get their mail.

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Unit

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Lesson

5

Short “e”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

3-letter words

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4-letter words

5-letter word

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

ten

There are ten ants on a log.

2.

shelf

The book is on the top shelf.

3.

end

I sat at the end of the bench.

4. sled

We went down the hill on a sled.

5.

next

Ben is next in the game.

6.

yet

Did the bus come yet?

7.

vest

Dad puts on a black vest.

8.

test

The math test is on your desk.

9.

then

First, I ate lunch, and then I went to play.

10. bent

Ted bent the stick.

11. leg

He fell and broke his leg.

12. kept

We kept our toys in a box.

Spelling Patterns The words in this list have the short “e” sound (eh) and are spelled with an “e.”

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Matching › Draw a line to match each definition to a spelling word.

1.

The last part or where something stops...... shelf

2.

Saved or held on to.............................................. ten

3.

Comes after............................................................. next

4. The number after nine......................................... end 5.

A flat place to put things................................... yet

6.

A kind of shirt without sleeves......................... leg

7.

A seat that slides on snow................................. kept

8.

Not now, but maybe soon.................................. then

9.

After that.................................................................. test

11. A way to check what you know....................... vest

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

If you twist me, I’m not straight, I will be crooked, out of shape.

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10. The body part you walk with ........................... sled

What am I? ____________

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Unit

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Lesson

5

Short “e” Fill in the Blanks

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

ten

1.

We ran to the other ____________ of the park.

2.

shelf

2.

First I brush my teeth, and ____________, I go to bed.

3.

end

3.

Five plus five equals ____________.

4. sled 5.

next

6.

yet

7.

4. It’s your turn to pay ____________.

5.

The ____________ goes fast on the snow.

vest

6.

Did the bus pass by ____________?

8.

test

7.

Mom took the dishes off the ____________.

9.

then

8.

Beth got 100% on her math ____________.

9.

I ____________ my room neat.

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10. Ted put a ____________ on top of his shirt.

11. The girl can hop on one ____________.

12. The tree got ____________ in the wind.

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

Ready, Set, Sled!

Here are some tips to help you stay safe and have fun on a sled. First, get your sled from the ____________. Make sure it is smooth and not 1

____________. A good ____________ will slide fast on the snow. Put on a 2

3

warm ____________ and boots. Find a hill with snow. Do not sled near a 4

street with cars. Look to see if the path is clear at the ____________ of the hill. Sit down and hold onto your sled. Make sure your ____________ is not 6

off the sled. Count to ____________. ____________, push off and slide down 7

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the hill fast! After you finish, step to the side so the ____________ person can 9

try. If you are not ready, say “Not ____________.” This helps keep you safe if 10

you are still at the end of the hill. If you fall, ____________ your leg to see if 11

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you can stand up. If your leg hurts, ask for help. When you are done, it’s fun to have a hot drink at home. Be sure to put away your sled for the next time.

It must be ____________ in a dry place. Be safe and have fun!

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rt a words has can

Review Word Activities Short “a” Words › Read each silly sentence. Write the spelling word that best replaces the underlined word(s) to make the sentence true.

after

rt a words that fast

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black

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say play today

1.

A bird does not have wings.

____________

2.

Monday comes before Sunday.

____________

3.

Fish cannot swim. ____________

More Short “a” Words › Write the spelling word that is the opposite of each word.

1.

white

____________

2.

slow

____________

3.

this ____________

Long “a” Words › Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

The bus was late ____________.

2.

I ____________ “Hello” when I come home.

3.

Nate and Jake ____________ in the park.

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Review Word Activities

wait rain mail

rt a words ten bent vest

More Long “a” Words › Write the spelling word that rhymes with each word.

1.

gain

____________

2.

late

____________

3.

pail

____________

Short “e” Words › Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1.

What is a shirt without sleeves? ____________

2.

What do you get when you add eight plus two? ____________

3.

What is it called when something is not straight? ____________

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Review Word Activities › Each of the following sentences has a misspelled word.

Circle the word and write the correct spelling on the line.

Word List

1.

The mael came late today.

____________

1.

has

2.

Dan ran fasst in the rain.

____________

2.

can

3.

The blak cat was laying in to the grass. ____________

3.

after

4. that 5.

fast

6.

black

7.

say

8.

play

9.

today

4. After the rane comes the sun.

____________

5.

Can we play thaat game?

____________

6.

The pencil is bant. ____________

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13. ten 14. bent 15. vest

› Write four action words from the list to complete the poem.

We went outside to have some fun.

To ____________ games until the day is done.

I ____________ jump and run so fast.

We ____________ for snacks that come at last.

I ____________ “Hello” to friends I meet.

Then we smile and take a seat.

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Review Word Activities › Write the spelling word that best fits with each clue. Then, fill in the crossword puzzle with the words.

1

2

3 4

Across 2.

This word means someone owns something. ____________

4. The day you are in now ____________ 5.

A number between nine and eleven ____________

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Down 1.

You wear this on your body to keep warm ____________

3.

What comes next in time ____________

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Unit

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Lesson

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Short “e”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

3-letter words

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4-letter words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

well

Ben did not feel well in class.

2.

best

We hid in the best spot.

3.

rest

Grandpa needs to rest on the bench.

4. send

I will send a letter from camp.

5.

tell

Ed did not tell where he put the gift.

6.

bell

When the bell rings, we go home.

7.

egg

The hen sat on the egg.

8.

help

We help by putting away the toys.

9.

pen

My pen has black ink.

10. desk

The teacher’s desk is neat.

11. nest

A nest is made of twigs.

12. fell

The cup fell off the shelf.

Spelling Patterns The words in this list have the short “e” sound (eh) and are spelled with an “e.”

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Questions › Write the spelling word that best completes each question.

1.

Which ______________ is missing a chair?

2.

Did the egg fall out of the ______________?

3.

When will the ______________ ring for lunch?

4. Who ______________ off the swing in the park?

5.

Can you ______________ me where the bus stop is?

6.

Do we need to ______________ before the trip?

7.

How can I ______________ a letter?

8.

Did you see my ______________ in the desk?

9.

What is the ______________ thing you did today?

11. How did you get the ______________ to crack open?

Word Riddle

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10. Who can ______________ the kids play the game?

› Solve the riddle.

When you are not sick, you feel like me.

What word could I be? _____________

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Short “e” Analogies

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1.

well

1.

Bang is to drum as ring is to ______________.

2.

best

2.

Cow is to milk as chicken is to ______________.

3.

rest

3.

Down is to up as sick is to ______________.

4. send 5.

tell

6.

bell

7.

4. Run is to ran as fall is to ______________.

5.

Eat is to table as work is to ______________.

egg

6.

Ball is to throw as letter is to ______________.

8.

help

7.

Chair is to sit as bed is to ______________.

9.

pen

8.

Tall is to short as worst is to ______________.

9.

Mean is to hurt as kind is to ______________.

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10. Saw is to see as told is to ______________.

11. Eraser is to pencil as whiteout is to ______________.

12. Person is to house as bird is to ______________.

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Birds and Their Nests One day, I sit at my ______________. I am doing math homework. I hold my 1

______________ and look out the window. I see a bird’s ______________ 2

3

in a tree. Inside the nest is a small ______________. Birds build nests to 4

keep their eggs safe. Nests are made from twigs, grass, and soft leaves.

The bird stays in the nest to ______________ near the eggs. The bird keeps them warm. Eggs are hard and round. Inside each egg, a baby bird grows slowly. It takes days for the baby bird to be ready to come out.

If an egg ______________ out of the nest, it would crack. Birds do their 6

______________ to keep eggs safe and stay healthy and ______________.

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I hear the ______________ ring. It’s my friend. She asks me to 9

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______________ her with the math homework. I ______________ her how 10

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to do it. When we are done, I ______________ her home with fresh cookies. I 12

will check on the bird’s nest later to see how the egg is doing.

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Short “a” and Short “e”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

Short “a” words

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Short “e” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

bed

I like to read books in bed.

2.

tag

The price tag on the toy says $5.00.

3.

bet

I bet the snow will melt by tonight.

4. mat

Put your shoes on the mat by the door.

5.

sad

Dan was sad when he fell.

6.

wet

Ben got wet in the rain.

7.

lap

The baby sat on Dad’s lap.

8.

set

We set the plates on the table.

9.

rag

Sam washed the floor with a rag.

10. bad

I felt bad when I lost the money.

11. pet

Mom did not let us get a rabbit as a pet.

12. met

Our class met in the park.

Spelling Patterns Short “a” (ah) is spelled with an “a.”

Short “e” (eh) is spelled with an “e.”

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Clues

1.

I am an animal you take care of at home.

______________

2.

You say this when you think something will happen.

______________

3.

You wipe your feet on this.

______________

4. I am a paper that tells the price or size.

______________

5.

You sleep on this.

______________

6.

You get this way in the rain.

______________

7.

I am a small and old piece of cloth.

______________

8.

I am the opposite of good.

______________

9.

You feel this when when you cry.

______________

10. A baby can sit here when you sit down.

______________

11. You do this before eating to get the table ready.

______________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

We didn’t know each other yet, But soon after, we both ______!

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› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.

What word am I? _____________

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Short “a” and Short “e” Rhyming

Word List 1.

bed

2.

tag

3.

bet

› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.

1.

I wiped the bag with a ______________.

2.

It is ______________ to act mad.

4. mat

3.

I ______________ the jet goes fast in the sky.

5.

sad

4. When I am ______________, I get a hug from dad.

6.

wet

7.

lap

8.

set

9.

rag

5.

Don’t be upset when your hat gets ______________.

6.

I sleep in my ______________ and rest my head.

7.

He put a ______________ on his red bag.

8.

The baby took a nap on my ______________.

11. pet

9.

I ______________ Ted and let him use my bike.

12. met

10. The cat sat on the ______________.

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11. My ______________ got stuck in a net.

12. Mom let me ______________ the table.

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Fly, Little Bug! A little caterpillar rests on a leaf. The leaf is like a soft ______________.

1

It crawls on the grass, which is like a green ______________. You can 2

______________ the caterpillar is very hungry. It eats and eats! If a 3

caterpillar eats a ______________ leaf, it may feel ill. One day, the caterpillar makes a little shell and stays inside. When it comes out, its wings are ______________. The butterfly sits and waits for its wings to dry. When 5

its wings are dry, the butterfly is all ______________ to fly. If a wing rips, it 6

can look like a ______________. That makes people feel ______________.

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A butterfly is not a ______________, but you can help it by planting flowers.

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Some people put a tiny ______________ on a butterfly to see where it flies.

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The first time I ever ______________ a butterfly, it landed on my hand. If you 11

sit still, it may land on your ______________. It is a pretty bug to see!

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Long “e”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “e” words

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“ee” words

“e_e” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

these

Let’s pick these sweet apples.

2.

week

The math test is next week.

3.

see

Can you see the bird in the tree?

4. being

Steve is being nice to his brother.

5.

here

Please put the bag down here.

6.

green

The green grass is wet from the rain.

7.

we

At the park, we feed the ducks.

8.

need

I feel sick and need to stay home.

9.

three

Lee saw three cubs next to the bush.

10. he

In the summer, he will paint his room.

11. meet

We will meet in the park at five o’clock.

12. street

It is safe to cross the street.

Spelling Patterns Long “e” (ee) can be spelled in different ways. “e” - Example: he “ee” - Example: week “e-consonant-e” - Example: these

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Definitions

1.

A word for a boy or a man

______________

2.

The number after two

______________

3.

The color of grass and leaves

______________

4. Me and other people together

______________

5.

To want something ______________

6.

In or at this place

______________

7.

The place where cars go

______________

8.

To look at something with your eyes

______________

9.

More than one thing that are near you

______________

10. To see and talk to someone

______________

11. Seven days in a row

______________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I am a word about how you are, Living and acting near or far.

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› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

What word am I? _____________

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Long “e” Word Sets

Word List 1.

these

2.

week

3.

see

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1.

us, friends, ______________

2.

want, must, ______________

4. being

3.

dad, brother, ______________

5.

here

4. car, house, ______________

6.

green

7.

we

8.

need

9.

three

5.

eyes, glasses, ______________

6.

living, acting, ______________

7.

those, items, ______________

8.

days, month, ______________

11. meet

9.

white, black, ______________

12. street

10. plan, party, ______________

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11. six, ten, ______________ 12. there, near, ______________

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Meet the Busy Bees At school this ______________, we learned about bees. Bees live in 1

many places. You can ______________ them ______________, on the 2

3

______________, and in the park. Bees help plants grow and make honey.

4

Bees live in hives. The queen bee lays eggs. She is very important. Worker bees clean the hive and get food. Each bee has a job. Bees like pink and 5

dust called pollen. Flowers ______________ pollen to grow seeds. Without 6

bees, plants would not grow well. Bees also make honey. ______________ 7

sweet treats come from the nectar they collect from the flowers. One bee can visit more than ______________ hundred flowers in one day! A 8

beekeeper checks the hives to keep the bees safe. ______________ also 9

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takes the honey. When you ______________ a bee, don’t run. It will not sting 10

you if you are ______________ calm. Now ______________ know how bees 11

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help us and the plants every day!

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Long “e”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “e” words

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“ea” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

please

Can we please have ice cream?

2.

mean

I did not mean to step on your toe.

3.

dream

In my dream, I flew like a bird.

4. city

The city is full of cars and buses.

5.

eat

We eat lunch at our desks.

6.

happy

After his nap, the baby is happy.

7.

penny

I put a penny in the can.

8.

funny

He made a funny face.

9.

even

We put the chairs in an even row.

10. repeat

I repeat my math facts over and over.

11. she

She is sad about the lost toy.

12. leap

The frog can leap into the pond.

“y” words

Spelling Patterns Long “e” (ee) can be spelled in different ways. “e” - Example: she “ea” - Example: please “y” - Example: city

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Word Sets › Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1.

nickel, dime, ______________

2.

clown, joke, ______________

3.

town, village, ______________

4. odd, number, ______________ 5.

smile, thank, ______________

6.

he, it, ______________

7.

drink, chew, ______________

8.

sad, glad, ______________

9.

sleep, think, ______________

11. learn, say, ______________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I tell what you want to say, When you speak in your own way.

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10. jump, hop, ______________

What word am I? _____________

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Long “e” Fill in the Blanks

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

please

1.

The cake needs to be cut into ______________ slices.

2.

mean

2.

My family lives in a big ______________.

3.

dream

3.

I was ______________ when I won a prize.

4. city 5.

eat

6.

happy

7.

4. The deer will ______________ over the gate.

5.

Can you ______________ save me a seat?

penny

6.

I saw a ______________ on the street.

8.

funny

7.

We did not ______________ to skip your turn.

9.

even

8.

Sometimes I ______________ when I sleep.

9.

Steve told a ______________ joke.

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10. Betty likes to ______________ rice cakes for snack.

11. Mom asked me to ______________ the story.

12. It looks like ______________ is running fast.

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

The Bakery in the City The bakery in the big ______________ opens at 5 o’clock in the morning.

1

The smell of fresh bread fills the air. The baker rings a bell. What does it ______________? It means fresh bread is ready! The baker likes to 2

______________ a small cookie to check the taste. The baker tells a ______________ joke while he works. He makes sure the shelves look 4

______________, with the same number of rolls on each. Every day, 5

he must ______________ the same steps — mix, bake, sell. People 6

say ______________ when they buy bread or cake. Some drop a 7

______________ in the tip jar to say thanks. The baker’s girl helps him in the 8

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kitchen. Look — ______________ is icing a big cake now! When the baker 9

was little, his ______________ was to have his own bakery. Now, he feels so 10

______________. He wants to ______________ with joy.

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Short “i”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

3-letter words

4-letter words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

ship The ship sails on the water.

2.

hill

We ran up the hill to greet Dad.

3.

pick

I will pick a red apple from the tree.

4. will

Who will be coming to the park?

5.

big

There is a big rock on the path.

6.

trip We went on a trip to a farm.

7.

wind The cool wind blew in my face.

8.

fill

9.

trick My dog can do a trick.

10. his

Please fill my cup with water.

Jim can’t find his blue cap.

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11. slim The tree has a slim trunk.

5-letter word

12. kick Tim can kick the ball far.

Spelling Patterns The words in this list have the short “i” sound (ih) and are spelled with an “i.”

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Definitions › Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

1.

To choose or take ______________

2.

Very large ______________

3.

Moving air ______________

4. Belongs to a boy or a man ______________ 5.

Going to another place ______________

6.

To put things in until it is full ______________

7.

A big boat that sails on water ______________

8.

Thin, not fat ______________

9.

Shows what someone is going to do ______________

11. A high place, smaller than a mountain ______________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I move so fast, you might not see.

It’s a little ________ done by me.

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10. To hit with your foot ______________

What am I? ______________

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Short “i” Swap It

Word List 1.

ship

2.

hill

3.

pick

› Write the spelling word that can best replace the underlined word(s).

1.

The breeze is cool on a hot day.

_____________

2.

The boy is small and thin.

_____________

4. will

3.

Where is Dad’s hat?

_____________

5.

big

4. The big boat docks at the shore.

6.

trip

7.

wind

8.

fill

9.

trick

_____________

5.

Simmy plans to jump rope after school. _____________

6.

We sled down the small mountain.

_____________

7.

They went to swim in a large pool.

_____________

8.

Please put a lot into the bottle.

_____________

11. slim

9.

Our class went on a visit to the zoo.

_____________

12. kick

10. I want to take the blue crayon.

_____________

11. Bill will hit the stones into the water.

_____________

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12. The clown did a funny act at the party. _____________

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

A Big Ship on the Water A big ship travels on the water. The wind helps fill the ship’s sails. To ______________ the ship’s sails means the wind blows into them and makes 1

them puff out like balloons. Sails are made of cloth and hang on tall poles.

When the ______________ fills the sails, it pushes the ______________ 2

3

forward. The sailors pick up or let down the sails to catch more or less wind.

The ship goes on a ______________ across the sea. It can carry many things 4

and people. The captain steers ______________ ship up and down the waves.

5

Sometimes, the wind is strong. The ship ______________ rock on the water.

6

The sailors ______________ up the ropes to keep the sails tight. A ship is 7

______________ at the front. This helps it get through the water. The ship can ______________ up water as 9

it moves. When it comes near land, it might dock near a ______________ by the shore.

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The captain has a ______________. He 11

uses the sails to slow the ship down. This

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helps keep the ship safe so it does not hit the hill or rocks. A ______________ ship is 12

fun to watch!

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rt a words rest help well

rt a words bed bad

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Review Word Activities Short “e” Words › Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1.

Teacher is to teach as helper is to ____________.

2.

Big is to small as sick is to ____________.

3.

Go is to walk as stop is to ____________.

Short “a” and Short “e” Words › Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.

1.

This is how you feel when you cry. ____________

2.

I am the opposite of good.

____________

3.

You go here when you’re tired.

____________

Long “e” Words › Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

Before Ben ate dinner, ____________ did his homework.

2.

Some people need glasses to ____________ better.

3.

Our baby is ____________ months old.

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Review Word Activities

please eat happy

rt a words his will big

More Long “e” Words › Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.

1.

When the bird is ____________, its wings are flappy.

2.

I sit in a seat while I ____________.

3.

Ed says ____________ when he wants cheese.

Short “i” Words › Write the spelling words in alphabetical order.

1.

____________

2.

____________

3.

____________

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Review Word Activities › Find four action words in the spelling list and write them on the lines below.

Word List

1.

____________

3.

1.

rest

2.

____________

4. ____________

2.

help

3.

well

____________

4. bed 5.

bad

6.

sad

7.

he

8.

three

9.

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13. his 14. will

› Draw a line to the spelling word that rhymes with each word.

15. big 1.

fig he

2.

mad his

3.

be will

4. mill big 5.

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Review Word Activities

› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1.

How do you feel when you get a new toy?

2.

How do you feel when you were sick and then got better? ____________

3.

How do you feel when you lose your best pen?

____________

____________

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›W rite the spelling word that best completes each caption.

1.

I have

2.

“ ____________

____________

give me some ice

big balloons.

cream!”

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The ____________ is cozy and warm.

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Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

3-letter word

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4-letter words

Five-letter word

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

fish

The fish swim in the pond.

2.

give

I will give you a pencil.

3.

ring

Mom wears a ring on her finger.

4. wish

Some kids wish it would be summer all year.

5.

live

Jim and I live on the same block.

6.

swim

We swim in the pool on a hot day.

7.

bring

Tim will bring the bags inside.

8.

zip

I zip my coat when it’s cold.

9.

slip

Don’t slip on the wet floor.

10. thin

The thin tree bent in the wind.

11. lift

Dad can lift the big box.

12. twin

My twin brother and I like the same foods.

Spelling Patterns The words in this list have the short “i” sound (ih) and are spelled with an “i.”

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Word Sets › Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1.

close, open, _______________

2.

push, pull, _______________

3.

family, same, _______________

4. fall, slide, _______________ 5.

splash, dive, _______________

6.

care, share, _______________

7.

fins, scales, _______________

8.

hope, dream, _______________

9.

carry, take, _______________

11. address, home, _______________

Word Riddle

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10. slice, small, _______________

› Solve the riddle.

I’m round and shiny, I slip on tight, You wear me on your hand just right. What am I? _____________

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Short “i” Fill in the Blanks

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

fish

1.

We ___________ the park would have more swings.

2.

give

2.

Watch out! You can ___________ if you run on ice.

3.

ring

3.

I need to ___________ my bag so my books don’t fall out.

4. wish 5.

live

6.

swim

7.

4. The pancakes were ___________ and so tasty.

5.

We saw a ___________ jump out of the water.

bring

6.

Penguins ___________ where it is very cold.

8.

zip

7.

Who can ___________ the big flower pot onto the ledge?

9.

slip

8.

The ___________ sisters looked the same.

9.

We cannot ___________ in the pool on a rainy day.

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10. My sister dropped her ___________ on the floor.

11. Mom will ___________ a cake to the party.

12. I want to ___________ my teacher a gift.

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

Fun Facts About Fish Fish are animals that ____________ in water. They can ____________ fast 1

2

or slow. Fish can be ____________, fat, long, or short. Fish breathe using 3

gills. Gills are like little mouths on the sides of their heads. In a big fish tank, you can see many kinds of ____________. People ____________ them food, 4

5

and the fish come up to eat. After feeding, they ____________ the bags so the food stays fresh. People ____________ new fish to the tank to make it 7

look more colorful. Be careful — the floor near the tank can be wet, and you might ____________! Some fish have a shiny line on their body that looks 8

like a silver ____________. Some fish look like a ____________ because they 9

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match another fish. Some fish can even change colors to hide from other

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animals. Some fish use their fins to ____________ themselves up or turn. Do 11

you ____________ to have a fish tank in your home? It could be full of fun 12

and surprises to watch every day!

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Long “i”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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4-letter words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

inside

The crayons are inside the box.

2.

mine

The book with the blue cover is mine.

3.

ride

Tom likes to ride his bike around the lake.

4. five

There are five birds in the tree.

5.

side

The ball is on the other side of the gate.

6.

bike

Dad helps me fix the tires on my bike.

7.

rise

The sun will rise at 5:45 a.m.

8.

drive

My dad will drive me to school.

9.

surprise

I did not know about the surprise gift.

10. line

We need to wait in line to pay.

11. hide

When I played hide and seek, no one found me.

12. like

I like snow days!

Words with 5 or more letters

Spelling Patterns The words in this list have the long “i” sound (eye) and are spelled with an “i.”

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Opposites 1.

fall

____________________

2.

dislike

____________________

3.

walk

____________________

4. expect

____________________

5.

yours

____________________

6.

circle

____________________

7.

park

____________________

8.

middle

____________________

9.

outside

____________________

10. show

____________________

11. car

____________________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I am less than six but more than four, I am the fingers on just one hand not more.

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› Write the spelling word that is the opposite of each word.

What am I? _____________

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Long “i” Questions

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1.

inside

1.

2.

mine

2. What does dough do when it gets warm? ___________

3.

ride

3. What do you pedal to go fast outside? ___________

4. five 5.

side

6.

bike

7.

rise

8.

drive

9.

surprise

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What does three plus two equal? ___________

4. What do you do in a car? ___________ 5. What do you wait in for your turn? ___________ 6. Whose pencil is this? ___________ 7. What do you do on a bike or a scooter? ___________ 8. Where do you go when it rains? ___________ 9. What do you say when you enjoy a food? ___________ 10. What do you do so no one can see you? ___________ 11. What do you call something you didn’t expect? ____________ 12. What do you call the left or right of something? ___________

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

How to Bake Cookies Baking cookies is fun! You can make them in a few steps. First, go ____________ the kitchen. See if you have the things you need. You can 1

____________ your new ____________ or ____________ a car to the store 2

3

4

____________ table. Now, wash your hands. Next, mix the ingredients in 5

a big bowl. Roll the dough flat. Cut the dough into shapes. Decorate with sprinkles if you’d ____________. Put them in a ____________ on a pan. Bake 6

7

the cookies in the oven. Watch them ____________! When the timer rings, 8

take the pan out of the oven. Sometimes, it will be a ____________ how 9

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to buy eggs, sugar, or flour. When you come home, put everything on the

the cookies turned out. You might say, “These cookies are ____________.”

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But it’s much nicer to share. You can count ____________ cookies and 11

____________ them for later. Then, share the rest with your family.

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Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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“y” words

“ie” word

“igh” word

“i” word

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Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

fly

Bees fly into their hive.

2.

sky

We saw a plane in the sky.

3.

by

The car drove by very fast.

4. high

Look how high the balloon went!

5.

cry

The baby began to cry.

6.

tie

I tie my shoes before I run.

7.

my

That is my red ball.

8.

try

Please try your best on the test.

9.

tiny

The ant is tiny.

10. style

I like the style of Bill’s new hat.

11. shy

The new boy was shy in class.

12. why

Dad told us why plants need sun.

Spelling Patterns Long “i” (eye) can be spelled in different ways. “y” - Example: fly “ie” - Example: tie “igh” - Example: high “i” - Example: tiny

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Analogies › Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1.

Fried is to fry as tried is to ______________.

2.

Elephant is to huge as ant is to ______________.

3.

Good is to bad as low is to ______________.

4. Spicy is to flavor as fancy is to _____________.

5.

Laugh is to happy as sad is to ______________.

6.

Bag is to zip as shoe is to ______________.

7.

Car is to drive as plane is to ______________.

8.

You is to your as me is to ______________.

9.

Green is to grass as blue is to ______________.

11. Fast is to quick as quiet is to ______________.

Word Riddle

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10. Answer is to because as ask is to _____________.

› Solve the riddle.

I’m a word that is small.

I mean “next to” — that is all! What am I? _____________

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Word List

› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

1.

fly

1.

The way someone dresses ___________

2.

sky

2.

Very small ___________

3.

by

3.

Next to something ___________

4. high 5.

cry

6.

tie

7.

4. To make tears ___________ 5.

A word used when asking the reason ___________

my

6.

Quiet around people ___________

8.

try

7.

Belongs to me ___________

9.

tiny

8.

The space above us with clouds, sun, and stars ___________

9.

To make a knot ___________

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10. To move in the air ___________ 11. The opposite of low ___________ 12. To see if you can do it ___________

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

Tie It, Try It, Fly It! Have you ever seen a kite fly in the sky? People around the world ____________ to fly kites on windy days. Kites can go ____________ in the 1

2

sky if the wind is strong. Some kites are big, and some are ____________.

3

Kites come in every color and ____________. Some have long tails, and some have no tails at all. To fly a kite, you need to ____________ the string to the 5

middle of the kite so it stays on. Then, you hold the string and run. The wind will push the kite and make it go up. The kite will ____________ higher and 6

higher into the ____________! Some people ask, “____________ does the 7

8

kite fly?” The wind pushes the kite and keeps it in the air. If the wind stops,

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the kite falls back ____________ your feet. Many kids feel ____________ 9

10

when they fly a kite for the first time. But don’t ____________ if it falls down.

11

Just pick it up and say, “This is ____________ kite, and I’ll try again!”

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Short “o”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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3-letter words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

hot

The hot pot is on the stove.

2.

fox

The fox ran fast.

3.

log

We put a log in the fire.

4. chop

Dad will chop the wood.

5.

top

My book is on top of the stack.

6.

got

He got a new hat.

7.

mom

My mom baked a cake.

8.

box

The box is full of toys.

9.

rod

Tom has a rod for fishing.

10. shop

The shop sells fresh bread.

11. not

That is not my bag.

12. hop

We saw the bunny hop in the grass.

4-letter words

Spelling Patterns The words in this list have the short “o” sound (ah) and are spelled with an “o.”

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Questions › Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1.

Where do you go to buy things? ___________

2.

What is the opposite of cold? ___________

3.

What is a kind of wood you can sit on? ___________

4. What word means “no”? ___________ 5.

Where do sprinkles go on ice cream? ___________

6.

Where can you keep your stuff? ___________

7.

What do you do when you jump on one foot?

8.

What word means you have it now? ___________

9.

What do you use for fishing? ___________ ___________

11. What word means mother? ___________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I am not a dog, but I look like one.

I have a fluffy tail and like to run.

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10. What do you do to wood to cut it?

___________

What am I? _____________

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Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

hot

1.

We walked to the ___________ of the hill.

2.

fox

2.

The man put a ___________ on the moving truck.

3.

log

3.

I can ___________ on one foot.

4. chop 5.

top

6.

got

7.

4. She ___________ a new doll as a gift.

5.

The tea is too ___________ to drink.

mom

6.

The ___________ will close at night.

8.

box

7.

I help ___________ the apples for the pie.

9.

rod

8.

We sat on a ___________ in the park.

9.

The ___________ was long and thin.

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10. John did ___________ find my pen in the desk.

11. The ___________ has a red tail.

12. I love when my ___________ reads me a book.

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

Warm and Safe A long time ago, people did not have heat like we do now. When it got cold, they went to the ____________. They ____________ wood and things for a 1

2

fire. They also got a big ____________ to carry the wood home in.

3

They had to ____________ wood into logs. They put one ____________ 5

on ____________ of the other in the fireplace. They made a big fire in the 6

fireplace.

When the fire was lit, the room got ____________. The ____________ made 7

8

sure the fire was safe. She used a metal ____________ to move the logs.

9

Kids would ____________ near the fire to stay warm and have fun. But they 10

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had to stay back. It was ____________ safe to get too close. When they got 11

tired, they sat by the fire and listened to stories about a ____________, a 12

rabbit, and other animals. They felt happy and warm.

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Long “o”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “o” words

“ow” words

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“o_e” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

go

We go to school at 8 a.m.

2.

nose

I smell with my nose.

3.

snow

The snow falls from the sky.

4. rope

She can jump over the rope.

5.

stone

I can throw a stone in the lake.

6.

hole

There is a hole in my sock.

7.

know

Do you know your math facts?

8.

so

It is cold, so we stay inside.

9.

home

My home is a happy place.

10. note

We wrote a note to thank Dad.

11. woke

I woke up late and missed the bus.

12. joke

Jo told a funny joke.

Spelling Patterns Long “o” (oh) can be spelled in different ways. “o” - Example: go “ow” - Example: snow “o-consonant-e” - Example: rope

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Matching › Draw a line to match each definition to a spelling word.

1.

A thick string............................................................... go

2.

A word that tells why............................................... nose

3.

Where you live............................................................ snow

4. A small hard rock...................................................... rope 5.

Got up from sleep...................................................... stone

6.

A small paper with words...................................... hole

7.

White cold flakes....................................................... so

8.

The part of your face you smell with................. home

9.

To move from one place to another................... note

11. A small open spot...................................................... joke

Word Riddle

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10. Something funny........................................................ woke

› Solve the riddle.

As you read, your mind will grow.

The more you read, the more you’ll _____________.

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Word List

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1.

go

1.

eyes, ears, ___________

2.

nose

2.

sew, pants, ___________

3.

snow

3.

because, then, ___________

4. rope 5.

stone

6.

hole

7.

4. paper, pen, ___________ 5.

bed, clock, ___________

know

6.

run, walk, ___________

8.

so

7.

silly, smile, ___________

9.

home

8.

learn, smart, ___________

9.

dirt, sand, ___________

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10. rain, wind, ___________ 11. tie, knot, ___________ 12. cozy, safe, ___________

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

Snow Days One cold day in December, ____________ fell from the sky. It covered the 1

grass and made everything white. Kids ____________ up early and looked 2

outside. They wanted to ____________ — will school be closed? Then, the news came: School is closed! ____________, they rushed outside to play.

4

Some kids built a snowman with a carrot for the ____________. They put one 5

small ____________ for each eye. Other kids used a ____________ to pull 6

7

sleds up hills. They saw small animals ____________ into a ____________ to 8

9

stay warm. After playing, they went ____________. Mom made hot drinks.

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They each wrote a ____________ to thank their mom. As they sat around the 11

table, one of them told a funny ____________: “What falls but never gets up?

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Snow!” Snow days are fun! Don’t you wish for them, too?

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rt a words like ride five

rt a words give live

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my why try

Review Word Activities Long “i” Words › Write the spelling word that rhymes with each group of words.

1.

hike, bike, ____________

2.

dive, hive, ____________

3.

side, hide, ____________

Short “i” Words › Write the spelling word that best completes each question.

1.

Where do you ____________?

2.

What can I ____________ to the party?

3.

Can you ____________ me your number?

Long “i” Words › List the spelling words in alphabetical order.

1.

____________

2.

____________

3.

____________

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Review Word Activities

chop got not

rt a words go so know

Short “o” Words › Write the spelling word that is the opposite of each word(s).

1.

yes ____________

2.

gave ____________

3.

put together ____________

Long “o” Words › Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

1.

To have something in your mind ____________

2.

To move or walk somewhere ____________

3.

A word that tells why ____________

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Review Word Activities › Each of the following sentences has a misspelled word.

Circle the word and write the correct spelling on the line.

Word List

1.

It was cold, soe we put on coats.

____________

1.

like

2.

Dad will shop the wood for the fire.

____________

2.

ride

3.

We lik to eat candy.

____________

3.

five

4. I life on Main Street.

____________

5.

____________

4. give 5.

live

6.

bring

7.

my

8.

why

9.

try

10. chop 11. got 12. not

› Read each pair of sentences. The bolded word is in past tense. Fill in the blank with a similar spelling word in a different tense that completes the sentence.

1.

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13. go 14. so 15. know

Do you know whi the floor is wet?

Yesterday, I rode my bike to the park.

Tomorrow, I will ____________ my scooter to the park.

2.

On Monday, David gave me the ball.

Next Monday, I will ____________ David a book.

3.

Yesterday, I knew my math facts.

Tomorrow, I will ____________ them even better.

4. On Friday, we brought our books home.

On Monday, I will ____________ them back to school.

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Review Word Activities › Fill in each blank with a spelling word.

Thank You Note to Grandma Dear Grandma, Thank you for the box of cupcakes.

I ____________ it yesterday! I ate all ____________ cupcakes. Next time, I can ____________ to help you bake in the kitchen, but

for your visit here. Can we ____________ to the park together when you come?

You are ____________ favorite grandma!

Lots of love, Your grandchild

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we will ____________ make a mess. I can’t wait

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Short “e” and Short “o”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “e” words

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“o” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

dog

The dog barks in the yard.

2.

job

My job is to set the table.

3.

net

The fish is in the net.

4. dot

There is a red dot on the wall.

5.

stop

Dad said to stop jumping on the bed.

6.

beg

The puppy will beg for a bone.

7.

mop

Tom uses a mop to wash the floor.

8.

hen

The hen sits on an egg.

9.

web

The spider spun a web.

10. pot

Mom cooks rice in a pot.

11. jog

I like to jog up the hills.

12. let

We let him have a turn.

Spelling Patterns Short “e” (eh) is spelled with an “e.”

Short “o” (ah) is spelled with an “o.”

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Pairs

1.

pail -

______________

7.

spider - ______________

2.

bone - ______________

8.

pen - ______________

3.

lid -

______________

9.

nest - ______________

4. fish -

______________

10. sign - ______________

5.

boss - ______________

11. treat - ______________

6.

path - ______________

Word Riddle

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› Write the spelling word that best pairs with the given word.

› Solve the riddle.

To allow or say it’s fine.

This small word is yours and mine. What am I? _____________

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Short “e” and Short “o” Fill in the Blanks

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

dog

1.

The ________ clucks in the barn.

2.

job

2.

You must ________ and look before you cross the street.

3.

net

3.

The ________ keeps the bugs away from the food.

4. dot 5.

stop

6.

beg

7.

4. My ________ is to pick up the toys.

5.

Ben likes to ________ on the path with Dad.

mop

6.

The ________ is on the stove.

8.

hen

7.

Mom ________ us bake a cake while she was out.

9.

web

8.

He dips the ________ in the pail of water.

9.

The ________ wagged its tail.

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10. I made a black ________ with my pen.

11. There is a spider’s ________ in the corner.

12. They ________ the king to help them.

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Jobs on the Farm My grandparents live on a farm. When I visit in the summer, I like to help.

There is a big chalkboard with a list of jobs. Everyone can pick a ________ 1

they like to do. I ________ everyone know what I picked by writing my 2

name. When I am done my job, I put a little ________ by my name.

3

Here are some of the fun jobs you can pick: • Put food in the bowl for the ________.

4

• Catch fish in the pond with a ________.

5

• Use a ________ to clean the barn floor.

6

• Check on the ________ and her eggs in the nest.

7

8

• Help cook with a big ________.

9

Before you start, remember these farm rules: • Don’t ________ for treats when you’re done.

10

• Be careful if you ________ near the animals.

11

• ________ and wash your hands after

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• Wipe the dust and the spider’s ________ in the barn corner.

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you feed the animals.

Which job would you like to try?

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Long “o”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “o” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

boat We saw the boat in the river.

2.

hold I hold the ball in my hands.

3.

road

The road was wet from the rain.

4. open

We will open the can of corn.

5.

cold

The ice pop is cold against my teeth.

6.

most I ate most of my lunch.

7.

told Mom told us a story before bed.

8.

gold

9.

sold The farmer sold eggs at the market.

The gold ring is lost!

10. bold The bold words are easy to see.

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11. over Dan jumped over the log.

12. goat The goat eats grass on the hill.

“oa” words

Spelling Patterns Long “o” (oh) can be spelled in different ways. “o” - Example: gold “oa” - Example: road

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Clues

1.

I am an animal with horns.

_____________

2.

Cars and bikes go on me.

_____________

3.

I am the opposite of closed.

_____________

4. You feel this in the winter.

_____________

5.

I sail in the water.

_____________

6.

I am the opposite of under.

_____________

7.

I am a shiny color.

_____________

8.

I gave something away and got money for it.

_____________

9.

Make sure your letters are like this on a test.

_____________

10. I am the opposite of drop.

_____________

11. I am the past tense of tell.

_____________

Word Riddle

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› Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.

› Solve the riddle.

We picked the apples from the tree.

I picked the _____________, more than you and he.

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Long “o” Rhyming

Word List

› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.

1.

boat

1.

I saw a toad hop across the ___________.

2.

hold

2.

We ___________ cold soda at the stand.

3.

road

3.

A ___________ took my note and ran away.

4. open 5.

cold

6.

most

7.

4. I wore my coat on the cold ___________ ride.

5.

The frog jumped ___________ the clover leaf.

told

6.

The teacher told us to write the title in ___________.

8.

gold

7.

She ate ___________ of her slice of toast.

9.

sold

8.

We use a mold to make a ___________ star.

9.

I told my dad that my toes are ___________.

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10. I ___________ the paper, and then I fold it.

11. Don ___________ a story about the old tree.

12. Please ___________ the box and take a token.

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

The Goat on the Boat One ___________ morning, a little ___________ climbed onto a boat.

1

2

___________ goats stay on the ___________, but not this one! The farmer 3

4

___________ everyone, “This goat likes to ride!” The ___________ started to 5

6

float ___________ the water.

7

Then, the goat saw a big box on the boat and tried to ___________ it. On the front of the box were ___________ letters that said: “___________ and 9

10

silver — do not touch!” On the back of the box, it said: “___________ — this 11

box is not for you!”

The goat tried to ___________ the box anyway. It tipped and splashed into 12

the water. The farmer jumped in to get the box. He got back on the boat.

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Everyone was happy to see that the box and farmer were safe.

The farmer said, “Let’s hurry back home before the goat makes more trouble!”

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Short “u”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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“u” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

sun

The sun is hot on my head.

2.

run

Deer run fast in the grass.

3.

of

How many packs of chips do you want?

4. bus

The bus will stop here.

5.

up

The kite went up in the sky.

6.

but

He wants to play, but it is too late.

7.

mud

My boots are full of mud.

8.

cut

Mom cut an apple for snack.

9.

us

Dad took us on a trip to the zoo.

10. from

This book is from my friend.

11. stuff

I have a lot of stuff under my bed.

12. shut

Please shut the door and lock it.

“o” words

Spelling Patterns Short “u” (uh) can be spelled in different ways. “u” - Example: sun “o” - Example: from

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Fill in the Blanks › Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

The bird flew _____________ into the tree.

2.

Dogs like to play in the _____________.

3.

Grandma came to visit _____________.

4. I wanted to read, _____________ I left my book in school.

5.

Don’t forget to _____________ the gate.

6.

The _____________ dried the wet clothing.

7.

We saw the _____________ turn the corner.

8.

Tom _____________ out the paper shapes.

9.

It is good to get rid of _____________ you don’t need.

11. Dave shared some _____________ his snack.

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10. We need to _____________ to catch the train.

› Solve the riddle.

When gifts or letters come your way, This word tells who sent them today. What am I? _____________

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Short “u” Word Sets

Word List 1.

sun

2.

run

3.

of

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1.

truck, train, car, ___________

2.

glue, rip, tape, ___________

4. bus

3.

to, towards, away, ___________

5.

up

4. things, items, objects, ___________

6.

but

7.

mud

8.

cut

9.

us

5.

moon, star, planet, ___________

6.

open, close, lock, ___________

7.

part, piece, bit, ___________

8.

we, me, them, ___________

11. stuff

9.

yes, maybe, no, ___________

12. shut

10. walk, skip, hop, ___________

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11. over, under, down, ___________ 12. sand, dirt, water, ___________

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

The Sun and Plants As you wait at the ___________ stop in the morning, the sun begins to rise.

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___________ your eyes… Can you feel the warm sun on your face? The 2

___________ gives light and heat to people. But did you know the sun is very 3

important for plants, too? Plants need the sun to grow ___________, tall and 4

own food ___________ water, air, and sunlight. Plants have lots ___________ 5

6

green ___________, like leaves and stems. The leaves and stems help the 7

plant drink water and take in air and sunlight. Some plants grow better when you ___________ them. But be careful, try not to ___________ or step on 8

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them. Plants need water, ___________ not too much. If you pour too much 10

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strong. They also need water and air to help them grow. Plants make their

water, the soil turns into ___________. The plant can get sick. The sun helps 11

___________ and all plants grow. Without the sun, plants could not live.

12

Without plants, we would not have clean air or food.

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Short “u”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “u” words

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“o” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

just

I just saw a red bird in the tree.

2.

brother

My brother helps me with my homework.

3.

jump

We jump into the pool.

4. come

Please come sit next to me.

5.

truck

The truck brings milk to the store.

6.

love

I love my soft blanket.

7.

mother

My mother baked a cake.

8.

one

I have one pencil in my backpack.

9.

fun

My class has fun during recess.

10. chunk

Dan ate a big chunk of an apple.

11. plus

Five plus five equals ten.

12. cover

I put the cover on the box of toys.

Spelling Patterns Short “u” (uh) can be spelled in different ways. “u” - Example: jump “o” - Example: come

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Swap It

1.

My mom made lunch.

_______________

2.

Watch me hop over the rock!

_______________

3.

I really like my new bike.

_______________

4. I only need to wash my hands.

_______________

5.

We had a good time at the park.

_______________

6.

Please put the lid on the pot.

_______________

7.

My boy sibling broke his leg.

_______________

8.

We need to get to school on time.

_______________

9.

The big car has our moving boxes.

_______________

10. Two and another three is five.

_______________

11. I ate a big piece of carrot.

_______________

Word Riddle

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›W rite the spelling word that has the same or similar meaning as the underlined word(s).

› Solve the riddle.

I am the first, after none.

I look like a line — I am the number _____________!

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Short “u” Analogies

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1.

just

1.

Girl is to sister as boy is to _____________.

2.

brother

2.

Small is to car as big is to _____________.

3.

jump

3.

Subtract is to minus as add is to _____________.

4. come 5.

truck

6.

love

7.

4. Fast is to quick as lid is to _____________.

5.

Daddy is to father as Mommy is to _____________.

mother

6.

Happy is to jolly as like is to _____________.

8.

one

7.

Short is to tall as go is to _____________.

9.

fun

8.

Deer is to run as frog is to _____________.

9.

Look is to see as only is to _____________.

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10. Double is to two as single is to _____________.

11. Road is to street as piece is to _____________.

12. Hot is to cold as boring is to _____________.

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

My Brother’s Toy Trucks My ___________ has many toy trucks. He loves to play with them every day.

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Each truck has a job. There is a big dump ___________ that can carry a 2

___________ of mud and sand. There is a delivery truck full of food. Each 3

4

can pull broken cars. He says it is very strong. He also has a tractor with springs that can ___________ over bumps on the road. He has a cement 5

mixer truck that spins and helps build houses. When I ___________ home 6

from school, I ___________ playing with my brother and his trucks. We take 7

all his trucks ___________ the cars and blocks in our playroom to build a 8

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food box has a ___________ to keep the bugs out. My brother’s tow truck

big city. Our ___________ watches us play and says, “You are having so 9

much ___________!” We ___________ have to remember ___________ 10

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thing: when we’re done, we put them all away in the toy box.

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Long “u”

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “yoo” words

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“oo” words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

use

I use a pen to write my name.

2.

cube

The ice cube is melting.

3.

music

We sang along with the music.

4. cute

The baby has a cute smile.

5.

huge

There is a huge bug on the wall.

6.

June

We end school in the month of June.

7.

unit

Our class began a new unit in math.

8.

menu

The menu tells us what we will eat.

9.

flu

Sam is sick in bed with the flu.

10. student

The student sat at his desk.

11. clue

My book was lost, and I had no clue where to find it.

12. ruler

The ruler shows how long the paper is.

Spelling Patterns Long “u” makes two sounds. It says its name, “yoo,” and “oo.”

The “yoo” sound can be spelled in different ways. “u” - Example: music “u-consonant-e” - Example: cute The “oo” sound can be spelled in different ways. “u” - Example: flu “ue” - Example: clue

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Clues

1.

I am the sixth month of the year.

_______________

2.

I sit in class and try my best to learn.

_______________

3.

You use me to measure or draw straight lines.

_______________

4. I am much bigger than big.

_______________

5.

You can hear me, sing me, or play me.

_______________

6.

I have six sides, all the same.

_______________

7.

I come with chills and fever.

_______________

8.

I help you figure out a riddle.

_______________

9.

I am a small part of a big subject.

_______________

10. You read me to choose your food.

_______________

11. This is a word for something small and sweet.

_______________

Word Riddle

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›W rite the spelling word that best fits each clue.

› Solve the riddle.

You do this with tools, or even your brain— To get things done, again and again! What word am I? _____________

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Long “u” Fill in the Blanks

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

use

1.

A ___________ bee flew into the room.

2.

cube

2.

We clapped and danced to the ___________.

3.

music

3.

I like to play with a Rubik’s ___________.

4. cute 5.

huge

6.

June

7.

4. ___________ is the first month of the summer.

5.

I keep a ___________ in my pencil case.

unit

6.

This spelling ____________ is all about vowels.

8.

menu

7.

I like to ___________ a black pen for writing.

9.

flu

8.

Mom says that I have a ___________ face.

9.

The ___________ came late to school.

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10. We read each ___________ to help us find the hidden prize.

11. There is pasta and pizza on the ___________.

12. Bill had to rest a lot when he had the ___________.

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

Fun with Cubes It was a sunny day at the end of ___________, and school was almost over.

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We were doing the last ___________ in math, and the teacher wanted it to 2

be fun. Each student got a cube. It was small and ___________ and looked like a bright little box. The teacher put a ___________ box on his desk. He 4

told us how big the box was. Then he said we needed to figure out how many cubes could fit inside the box. He gave us a ___________ to help us 5

solve the problem. We had to ___________ a ___________ to measure our 6

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finished, the teacher let each of us choose a treat from a ___________ of 10

snacks that he posted on the board. One ___________ missed class because 11

he had the ___________. We told him all about the fun math activity.

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rt a words dog job stop

rt a words open most

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Review Word Activities Short “o” Words › Read each silly sentence. Write the spelling word that best replaces the underlined word to make the sentence true.

1.

A red light means go.

_______________

2.

The cat barks.

_______________

3.

My prize is to set the table.

_______________

Long “o” Words › Write the spelling word that is the opposite of each word.

1.

least

_______________

2.

under

_______________

3.

close

_______________

Short “u” Words › Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

My uncle gave us a basket _______________ oranges.

2.

They are _______________ his orange grove.

3.

I eat oranges, _______________ I like apples better.

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Review Word Activities

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rt a words use music student

Short “u” Words › Write the spelling word that best completes each question.

1.

Did you _______________ hear the thunder like I did?

2.

Don’t you _______________ when Grandma comes to visit?

3.

Would you like to _______________ to my house to play?

Long “u” Words ›W rite the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1.

school, book, class, _______________

2.

tune, sing, drums, _______________

3.

tool, do, make, _______________

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Review Word Activities › Draw a line to the spelling word that rhymes with each word.

Word List 1.

dog

2.

job

3.

stop

4. open 5.

most

6.

over

7.

of

8.

from

9.

but

1.

cob use

2.

nut love

3.

lose most

4. dove job 5.

host stop

6.

drop but

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13. use 14. music 15. student

› Each of the following sentences has a misspelled word.

Circle the word and write the correct spelling on the line.

1.

My cousins come overr to my house.

____________

2.

We got a lot ov pizza from the store.

____________

3.

There was gust one slice of pizza left over. ____________

4. The dag was digging a hole in the yard.

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Review Word Activities ›W rite the spelling word that best fits with each clue. Then, fill in the crossword puzzle with the words.

1

3 2

5 Across 2. A song or tune ____________ 4. A door that is not closed is ____________ 5. The opposite of to ____________

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Down 1. A person in school ____________ 3. To move closer or arrive ____________

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Plural Words

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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Add -s

Change a vowel

Add -es

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Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

men

The men are fixing the road.

2.

cats

The cats share the plate of milk.

3.

jobs

There was a list of class jobs on the wall.

4. desks

The classroom has 20 desks.

5.

eggs

There are 12 eggs in the carton.

6.

bells

I hear the bells at school.

7.

dresses

Emma got two new dresses for summer.

8.

hands

We wash our hands before dinner.

9.

vans

The vans line up outside camp.

10. ships

We see many ships at the port.

11. backs

The backs of the chairs are broken.

12. jets

Two jets fly high in the sky.

Spelling Patterns There are different ways to change a word to mean more than one.

Add -s - Example: cat cats Change a vowel - Example: man men Add -es to words ending with “s” - Example: dress

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Fill in the Blanks › Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

The _____________ sailed across the ocean.

2.

We stand next to our _____________ when the teacher walks in.

3.

My _____________ are sticky from the ices.

4. The _____________ took off at the same time.

5.

We heard the school _____________ ring at 8:00 a.m.

6.

The _____________ like to chase the mice.

7.

A farmer has many _____________ to do on the farm.

8.

Four _____________ moved the table to our new home.

9.

Her _____________ are hanging in the closet.

11. Our family drove in two _____________ to the airport.

Word Riddle

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10. You need six _____________ for the cake batter.

› Solve the riddle.

Books have these where the story ends.

People have these to help them bend. What are they? _____________

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Plural Words Change the Word

Word List 1.

men

2.

cats

3.

jobs

› Change each word to show many. Write the correct spelling word on the line.

1.

bell - _____________

7.

jet - _____________

2.

van - _____________

8.

dress - _____________

4. desks

3.

back - _____________

9.

ship - _____________

5.

eggs

4. cat - _____________

10. job - _____________

6.

bells

5.

man - _____________

11. hand - _ ____________

7.

dresses

6.

egg - _____________

12. desk - _____________

8.

hands

9.

vans

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Hard Work at the Harbor A harbor is a place by the water where ships can stop and stay. It is like a parking spot for boats and ____________. Ships can load and 1

unload goods at the harbor. At the harbor, many men work hard. Their ____________ are very important! Some men unload boxes from the ships 2

and put them on delivery ____________. They are careful not to hurt their 3

____________. There are boxes of toys, food, tools, and clothes like pants, 4

shirts, and ____________. These boxes go to many different stores. Some 5

____________ use their ____________ to fix things and tie ropes. In the 6

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harbor office, there are ____________ full papers and plans for the ships.

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Near the harbor, some ____________ roam around. They watch closely, hoping to find some fish or ____________ in 10

cartons. Loud ____________ ring to let the 11

workers know when ships arrive or leave the harbor. Nearby, there is a small airport where ____________ fly in and 12

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out. The harbor is a fun place to visit.

People come to see the big ships, fast jets, and busy workers.

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Plural Words

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

Add -es

Change to v and add -es

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Change the word

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

bushes

The bunny hid under the bushes.

2.

watches

My brothers lost their watches.

3.

glasses

Sam wears glasses to help him see.

4. wolves

The wolves ran through the woods.

5.

shelves

The shelves are full of books.

6.

foxes

Two foxes ran into the forest.

7.

geese

The geese flew in the sky.

8.

children

The children cleaned up the toys.

9.

mice

There are mice in the traps.

10. people

Ten people are coming for dinner.

11. feet

My feet got wet in the puddle.

12. teeth

Ben lost two baby teeth this week.

Spelling Patterns There are different ways to change a word to mean more than one.

Add -es to words ending with “s,” “x,” “ch,” or “sh” Example: bush bushes Change “f” to “v” and add -es - Example: shelf shelves Change the word - Example: person people

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Word Sets ›W rite the spelling word that goes together with each set of words. (One set has two spelling words.)

1.

adults, babies, _____________

2.

rats, hamsters, _____________

3.

trees, berries, _____________

4. lenses, goggles, _____________ 5.

bracelets, rings, _____________

6.

tongue, gums, _____________

7.

ducks, swans, _____________

8.

dogs, coyotes, _____________, and _____________

9.

arms, ears, _____________

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10. books, toys, _____________

› Solve the riddle.

Not one person, but two or three.

A bunch of _____________ is what you see.

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Plural Words Multiple Choice

Word List

› Circle the correct plural of each given word.

1.

bushes

1.

tooth

a) tooths

b) toothes

c) teeth

2.

watches

2.

fox

a) foxs

b) foxes

c) foxess

3.

glasses

3.

child

a) children

b) childs

c) childrens

4. foot

a) foots

b) feets

c) feet

5.

wolf

a) wolfes

b) wolves

c) wolfs

a) people

b) persons

c) peoples

4. wolves 5.

shelves

6.

foxes

7.

geese

6.

person

8.

children

7.

watch a) watchs b) watches

c) watchess

9.

mice

8.

mouse

a) mouses

b) meece

c) mice

9.

shelf

a) shelvs

b) shelfs

c) shelves

10. bush

a) bushess

b) bushes

c) bushs

11. glass

a) glases

b) glasss

c) glasses

12. goose

a) geese

b) gooses

c) geeses

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Life in the Woods Hello! We are tiny ____________ who live in a cozy cabin in the woods. We 1

like to hide on the ____________ and nibble on crumbs left by visitors.

2

Outside our cabin there are tall ____________ with green leaves and berries.

3

bushes move in the wind. We also see ____________ fly over the cabin in 4

a big V shape. One day, some ____________ came to play near the cabin.

5

They wore pretty ____________ to see better and colorful ____________ to 6

7

keep track of time. At night, clever ____________ with sharp ____________ 8

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and quick ____________ sneak past the bushes. We stay very still and quiet 10

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Birds and animals hide there to stay safe. We watch from the window as the

so the foxes don’t spot us. Far away, we hear the howling of ____________.

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Living in the woods is exciting! We love seeing all the animals and ____________ near our cabin.

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-ed and -ing Endings

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

-ed words

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-ing words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

helping

Max is helping his dad carry the bags.

2.

wishing

We are wishing for a sunny day tomorrow.

3.

ended

The game ended when there were no cards left.

4. fishing

Dad and I are fishing by the lake.

5.

thanked

I thanked my friend for the gift.

6.

dressing

My sister is dressing her doll in a pink dress.

7.

picking

We are picking apples from the tree.

8.

asked

Sam asked the teacher for help.

9.

handed

Mom handed me my lunch box.

10. thinking

I am thinking about the correct answer.

11. catching

Ben likes catching frogs at the lake.

12. finished

I finished my homework before dinner.

Spelling Patterns When you are doing something now, add -ing to the verb.

Example: help helping When something already happened, add -ed to the verb.

Example: thank thanked

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Multiple Choice ›C ircle the correct spelling word to fill in the blank and write it on the line.

1.

Mom is _____________ the baby. a) dress

2.

c) dressing

Yesterday, I _____________ the letters to the mailman. a) hand

3.

b) dressed b) handed

c) handing

We are _____________ about what to draw. a) think

b) thought

c) thinking

4. They _____________ the puzzle and glued it. a) finish 5.

b) fished

c) fishing

The day after the trip, the students _____________ their teacher. a) thank

7.

c) finishing

We went _____________ by the lake. a) fish

6.

b) finished

b) thanked

c) thanking

I am _____________ my little brother zip his coat. a) help

We are _____________ up the toys from the floor. a) pick

9.

c) helping

b) picked

c) picking

We are _____________ Dad a happy birthday. a) wish

b) wished

c) wishing

10. David has fun _____________ fireflies in the summer. a) catch

b) caught

c) catching

11. We _____________ the game when it started raining. a) end

b) ended

c) ending

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b) helped

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I raised my hand up high, To find out who, what, or why. _____________

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-ed and -ing Endings Questions

Word List 1.

helping

2.

wishing

3.

ended

› Write the spelling word(s) that best answers each question.

1.

_____________ and _____________ 2.

4. fishing 5.

thanked

6.

dressing

7.

picking

8.

asked

9.

handed

10. thinking

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What are you doing when someone needs help? _____________

3.

What could you have done with your words? _____________ and _____________

4. What are you doing to the cherries on a tree? _____________ 5.

11. catching 12. finished

What can you do with a ball?

What are you doing when you try to catch a fish? _____________

6.

What are you doing in the morning when you put on your clothes? _____________

7.

What happened when the game was over? _____________ and _____________

8.

What can you do with your brain? _____________ and _____________

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

A Day at the Lake Today is trip day to the lake! We got up early, feeling happy. We began by ____________ in our clothes. Then, we packed our bags with food and fishing 1

poles. The sun was bright, and we were ready to have fun outside all day.

When we arrived at the lake, the first thing we did was get ready for ____________. We spent time ____________ about where we could catch the 3

most fish. We found a great spot for ____________ many fish. We felt proud.

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Later, we went flower ____________ by the path. My brother ____________ 5

6

if he could take some home, and Mom ____________ him a small basket.

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For lunch, we had a picnic by the lake. We ate delicious sandwiches and cut up fruit. When we ____________ eating, we all began ____________ with 8

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the cleanup. Then, we got ready to go home. As the day ____________, 10

some of us were ____________ we could stay at the lake longer. Before we 11

left, we ____________ our parents for the fun day.

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Doubling Letters

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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-ing words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

dropping The baby is dropping pasta on the floor.

2.

cutting

Mom is cutting vegetables for a salad.

3.

dropped

I dropped the glass cup by mistake.

4. spotted

Dan spotted a bird on the branch.

5.

stopping

The bus is stopping at the next corner.

6.

hopped

The rabbit hopped in the grass.

7.

jogging

My friend and I went jogging in the park.

8.

running

The students were running down the hall.

9.

hopping

The bunny was hopping in its cage.

10. stopped

The car stopped at the red light.

11. shipping

The farm is shipping fresh eggs to the market.

12. nodding

I am nodding to show that I agree.

-ed words

Spelling Patterns When you change a verb to show it is happening now (‑ing) or happened in the past (‑ed), double the last consonant if the word ends with consonant‑vowel‑consonant.

-ing - Example: hop -ed - Example: stop

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Complete the Chart › Write the spelling words to complete the chart.

Today

I ran to school.

I am ____________ to school.

I cut the cake.

I am ____________ the cake.

I jogged down the block.

I am ____________ down the block.

I stopped to rest.

I am ____________ to rest.

The farm shipped the milk.

The farm is ____________ the milk.

I hopped on one foot.

I am ____________ on one foot.

I nodded at the neighbor.

I am ____________ at the neighbor.

I dropped the books.

I am ____________ the books.

We ____________ at the store.

We are stopping at the store.

We ____________ up the steps.

We are hopping up the steps.

We ____________ off the gift.

We are dropping off the gift.

Word Riddle

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› Solve the riddle.

This word means you saw it fast, But the moment didn’t last. What am I? _____________

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Doubling Letters Fill in the Blanks

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

dropping

1.

The boys are _____________ to catch the swings.

2.

cutting

2.

I _____________ my pencil on the floor.

3.

dropped

3.

We _____________ my cousin in the picture.

4. spotted 5.

stopping

6.

hopped

7.

4. My brother is _____________ slowly around the lake.

5.

He is _____________ his head to say yes.

jogging

6.

The boy _____________ around on one foot.

8.

running

7.

The bakery is _____________ the bread into thin slices.

9.

hopping

8.

Sammy is _____________ to tie his shoe.

9.

The store is _____________ my shoes today.

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10. The tree is _____________ its red leaves.

11. The rain _____________, and the sun came out.

12. Benny saw a frog _____________ over the rocks.

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Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Mail on the Move Dad and I went ____________ to the park. On the way, we ____________ 1

2

at the post office to mail a birthday card for Grandpa. Inside the post office, it was very busy. People were handing in letters and packages. Others were picking up packages. A man came ____________ inside. He wanted to hand 3

in his letter before the post office closed for the day. Behind the counter, we saw a worker ____________ packages into different bins. He was 4

preparing the packages for ____________ to other states. Another worker 5

was ____________ open a mailbag. He was sorting letters to different parts 6

of the town. While we waited in line, someone ____________ an envelope. I 7

____________ it, picked it up, and gave it back to the person. Many people were ____________ to the clerk as they thanked him 9

for his help. Outside, we saw a mailman driving his truck. He was ____________ at every 10

block in town. We saw him ____________ 11

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____________ off and on 100 times to 12

deliver all the mail in town! Dad and I jogged home. We hope Grandpa gets his card soon!

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-er Endings

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “a” words

“e” words

“i” words

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Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

letter

My name begins with the letter “D.”

2.

father

Our father told us a story at bedtime.

3.

under

The mouse is under the couch.

4. supper

We will be eating supper at 7:00 p.m.

5.

number

We counted the number of chairs in the room.

6.

sister

My sister loves to bake cookies for our family.

7.

other

The other towel is wet, but this one is dry.

8.

thunder

I heard thunder during the storm.

9.

better

We are getting better at reading.

10. water

There is cold water in the fridge.

11. corner

The ball rolled into the corner.

12. winter

The lake freezes in the winter.

Spelling Patterns Words ending with -er usually follow a short vowel.

Example: short “a” father Example: short “e” letter Example: short “i” sister Example: short “o” other Example: short “u” number

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Analogies › Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1.

Boy is to brother as girl is to ____________.

2.

Tall is to short as over is to ____________.

3.

“A” is to letter as nine is to ____________.

4. Eat is to food as drink is to ____________.

5.

Mommy is to mother as Daddy is to ____________.

6.

Dust is to shelf as spider’s web is to ____________.

7.

Five is to number as “M” is to ____________.

8.

Hot is to summer as cold is to ____________.

9.

Fast is to faster as good is to ____________.

11. Needle is to thread as lightning is to ____________.

Word Riddle

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10. Morning is to breakfast as night is to ____________.

› Solve the riddle.

If you have one, then have another, The one that’s not this is the _____________.

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-er Endings Fill in the Blanks

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1.

letter

1.

The baby crawled _____________ the table.

2.

father

2.

The _____________ was so loud that it woke me up.

3.

under

3.

Please put the toy box in the _____________ of the room.

4.

This shoe is too small, but the _____________ one fits well.

5.

There is a drop of _____________ left in the bottle.

4. supper 5.

number

6.

sister

7.

other

6.

Today, we wrote the _____________ “W” in our notebooks.

8.

thunder

7.

Can you count the _____________ of crayons in the box?

9.

better

8.

Mom cooked soup, fish, and potatoes for _____________.

9.

There was a lot of snow this _____________.

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10. I like to ride bikes with my _____________ in our backyard.

11. Tom felt _____________ after taking a nap.

12. My _____________ and I went to visit my grandparents.

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Spelling Word Activities Spelling Word Story › Complete the story using each spelling word once.

Winter in the Woods Winter in the woods is very quiet. Snow covers the ground like a soft blanket. In the far ____________ of the forest, there is a frozen lake. The 1

lake looks hard and icy, but there is still some ____________ moving slowly 2

____________ the ice. A family of bears stays in a cozy cave. The outside of 3

the cave is marked with the ____________ “B.” The ____________ bear, the 4

5

mother bear, and the ____________ cub all stay inside to keep warm. Bears 6

do not eat ____________ in the winter. They sleep most of the time, and their 7

bodies use fat from the fall to stay alive. Sometimes, there is ____________ 8

during a winter storm, but the bears sleep so deeply that they do not hear it. There are a ____________ of other animals that stay in the woods in the winter. Chipmunks sleep lightly and wake to eat their food. Squirrels stay in their nests but come out on warm days. Rabbits do not sleep all winter. They find food and hide in bushes to stay safe and feel ____________ in the cold winter. When 10

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____________ ends, the animals come out. They 11

see ____________ animals and start to play 12

again. The woods become full of life in the spring!

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rt a words people children

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Review Word Activities Plural Words › Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence and rhymes with the underlined word.

1.

One of my _______________ is to fix the broken knobs.

2.

The _______________ had a meeting in the den.

3.

Dave stands on his chair and claps his _______________.

More Plural Words › Write the spelling word that shows the plural form of each given word.

1.

child -

_______________

2.

foot -

_______________

3.

person -

_______________

-ed or -ing Words › Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1.

Story is to told as question is to _______________.

2.

Eyes are to seeing as brain is to _______________.

3.

Teacher is to teaching as helper is to _______________.

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Review Word Activities

dropping running stopped

rt a words under other water

Doubling Letters ›F ind the action word that is not correct in each sentence.

Circle it, and write the correct word on the line.

1.

I am drop the ball.

2.

Yesterday, the bus stop at the wrong corner. ______________

3.

My class is run in the school yard.

______________

______________

-er Words ›W rite the spelling word that best answers each question.

1.

What do plants need beside air and sunlight?____________

2.

Which word is the opposite of over? ____________

3.

If this is one pencil, what do you call the pencil that is not

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this one? ____________

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Review Word Activities › Write the action word that best fits with each picture.

Word List 1.

men

2.

jobs

3.

hands

1.

_______________

4. _______________

2.

_______________

5.

_______________

3.

_______________

6.

_______________

4. people 5.

children

6.

feet

7.

helping

8.

asked

9.

thinking

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13. under 14. other

› Write the spelling word that is the opposite of the given word.

1.

women -

_______________

2.

over -

_______________

3.

adults -

_______________

4. animals -

_______________

15. water

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Review Word Activities

Pool Time!

1. There are many _______________ at the pool.

2. You splash and stroke with your _______________.

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›W rite the spelling words to complete the pool time instructions.

3. You kick with your _______________ to swim fast.

4. Use your eyes to watch out for _______________ children.

5. Don’t forget to drink _______________ when you rest in the sun.

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People Words

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

3-letter words

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4-letter words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

girl

The girl with the pink bag is my friend.

2.

him

Dan lost his book, and I helped him find it.

3.

you

When are you coming to my house?

4. boys

The boys played tag in the yard.

5.

child

The child was crying when his toy broke.

6.

her

My sister loves her new marker set.

7.

them

We hear them knocking on the door.

8.

they

Mom said they can come over and play.

9.

friend

I walk with my friend to school.

10. person

There is one person waiting in line.

11. teacher

The teacher read us a poem.

12. class

My class is having a spelling bee.

Words with 5 or more letters

Spelling Patterns All the words on this page are people words. This means they are all connected to who people are and what they do.

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Multiple Choice

1.

A boy - ____________

a) her

b) him

c) they

2.

Grade 2 - ____________

a) class

b) girl

c) teacher

3.

a kid - ____________

a) child

b) them

c) boys

4. people - ____________

a) them

b) him

c) teacher

5.

Mr. Smith - ____________

a) her

b) they

c) teacher

6.

a girl - ____________

a) her

b) class

c) him

7.

someone - ____________

a) them

b) person c) they

8.

the person in front of me - ____________

a) boys

b) you

c) them

9.

Dan and Dave - ____________

a) boys

b) him

c) child

10. a pal - ____________

a) class

b) friend

c) teacher

b) you

c) they

11. my father and brothers - ____________ a) girl

Word Riddle

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› Choose the spelling word that means the same as the given word and write it on the line.

› Solve the riddle.

I am a young sister, small and sweet, I like to play with dolls and keep them neat. I am a _____________.

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People Words Complete the Question

Word List

› Circle the spelling word that best completes each question.

1.

girl

1.

Did the (boys/him) build that treehouse?

2.

him

2.

Which (class/you) won a prize?

3.

you

3.

Do you know which way the (her/child) ran?

4. boys 5.

child

6.

her

7.

4. Did you see (they/them) in the ice cream store?

5.

Can you find (child/him) in the park?

them

6.

Where is the (person/class) with the red hat?

8.

they

7.

Did you talk to (her/friend) at lunch?

9.

friend

8.

Which (girl/her) do you sit next to in class?

9.

When is the (them/teacher) coming to class?

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10. How old are (you/ girl)?

11. Can you tell me where (they/her) went?

12. Which (him/friend) do you want to invite?

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

Helping at Home Helping at home can be fun and easy. Even if you are a young ____________, 1

you can help your family. You can pick up toys and put ____________ away in 2

their places. You can help set the table for meals. Another job ____________ 3

can do is water the plants or take out the garbage. If you see your brother sweeping the kitchen floor, you can help ____________ by moving the chairs to the side. My ____________ who lives next door helps ____________ mom 5

6

by folding clothes and dusting the shelves. Another ____________ on my 7

block helps by washing and drying the dishes. Last week, we had chores to do, and we did them happily. Mom told the ____________ and girls in 8

our family, “Thank you for helping so much!” At school, the ____________ 9

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asked our ____________, “Who helps at home?” Everyone raised their 10

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____________ helps, it makes a calm and happy home.

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Common Words

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

3-letter words

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4-letter words

Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

have

We have twins in our family.

2.

could

Last night, I could hear the raindrops on the roof.

3.

took

Sammy took the last cookie from the jar.

4. put

Please put your shoes next to the door.

5.

would

Dad would like to put up a new gate.

6.

pull

The horses will pull the wagon.

7.

said

Mom said that it’s time for supper.

8.

good

You did a good job on the homework.

9.

look

I look out the window and watch the snow fall.

10. any

Do you have any pencils I can borrow?

11. full

The pail is full of water.

12. should

You should brush your teeth every day.

5-letter words

Spelling Patterns 6-letter word

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Common words are also called sight words. You see them a lot and should know them just by looking, not by sounding them out.

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Sayings or Advice › Write the spelling word that best completes each saying or piece of advice.

1.

If you think you _____________ , you can.

2.

You _____________ always look for the good in others.

3.

If you _____________ time, help a friend.

4. Try to see the glass as half _____________ , not half empty.

5.

When you feel sad, try to _____________ yourself up.

6.

_____________ a smile on your face.

7.

_____________ things come in small packages.

8.

I _____________ rather be safe than sorry.

9.

If you _____________ time to study, you could do well.

11. If you _____________ something not nice, it’s hard to take it back.

Word Riddle

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10. It’s always best to _____________ at the bright side of things.

› Solve the riddle.

Take one, take two, or take a few.

Pick the one that’s right for you. What am I? _____________

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Common Words Definitions

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

1.

have

1.

one or some, no matter which - ________________

2.

could

2.

got or grabbed - ________________

3.

took

3.

told with words - ________________

4. put 5.

would

6.

pull

7.

4. to place somewhere - ________________ 5.

might do - ________________

said

6.

to own or hold - ________________

8.

good

7.

the right thing to do - ________________

9.

look

8.

holding all it can - ________________

9.

nice or right - ________________

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10. to see with your eyes - ________________ 11. is able to - ________________ 12. to bring toward you - ________________

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

Penguins on the Move Penguins are birds that ____________ wings, but they cannot fly in the 1

air. Their wings are strong and flat to help them swim quickly underwater.

Penguins are ____________ swimmers. Scientists have ____________ that 2

3

penguins seem to “fly” underwater. Penguins take fast dives and use their wings as flippers. They ____________ themselves forward as they swim in 4

cold oceans. If you ____________ed carefully, you ____________ see bubbles 5

6

behind them. Penguins ____________ swim very fast to escape from animals 7

that want to catch them. Penguins eat ____________ small fish they find 8

in the water. When they are ____________, they swim back to land. If you 9

ever ____________ a trip to the zoo, you might have seen the penguin exhibit. Did you notice how penguins ____________ 11

themselves close together when they are out of the water? That is because they like to huddle to stay warm when they rest on land. In zoos, penguins ____________ be kept in cool 12

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places because they are used to cold places like Antarctica. Make way for the black and white swimmers—they’re always on the move!

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Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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“oo” words

“oo” Sound Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

too

I like waffles, and my brother likes them, too.

2.

do

Jack and Jan do their homework together.

3.

room

My room is neat and clean.

4. who

I see the man who drives the ice cream truck.

5.

moon

The moon and stars were bright in the sky.

6.

two

There are two notebooks on my desk.

7.

soon

The plane will be landing soon.

8.

tooth

My first tooth fell out when I was six.

9.

mood

The baby is in a happy mood today.

10. food

Mom cooks food that is tasty and healthy.

11. school

We go to school to learn.

12. pool

Dan jumped into the cool pool.

“o” words

Spelling Patterns The “oo” sound can be spelled in different ways. “oo” - Example: food “o” - Example: do

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Riddles

1.

I shine at night.

_____________

2.

I mean “also” or “very.”

_____________

3.

I live in your mouth and help you chew.

_____________

4. You swim in me on a hot day.

_____________

5.

I mean in a little while.

_____________

6.

People go here to learn.

_____________

7.

I am a place in a house where you can sleep or play.

_____________

8.

I can be happy or grumpy.

_____________

9.

You eat me when you’re hungry.

_____________

10. I come after one but before three.

_____________

11. You ask this when you want to know which person.

_____________

Word Riddle

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› Write the spelling word that best answers each riddle.

› Solve the riddle.

I’m a small word but not lazy at all.

There’s lots to be done, so I stay on the ball. What am I? _____________

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“oo” Sound Rhyming

Word List

› Write the spelling word that rhymes with the underlined word.

1.

too

1.

We follow each rule when we’re in ____________.

2.

do

2.

My friend went to the zoo, and we did, ____________.

3.

room

3.

Eating healthy food puts you in a better ____________.

4. who 5.

moon

6.

two

7.

soon

8.

9.

4. Dad used his tool to fix the leak in the ____________.

5.

It is almost noon, so we’ll be having lunch ____________.

6.

Dave ran into a booth, and out came his ____________.

tooth

7.

Mom was in the mood of cooking a new kind of ____________.

mood

8.

Sam got the broom and swept his ____________.

10. food

9.

I don’t know ____________ took my shoe.

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10. There’s a lot to ____________ in our new home.

11. I picked ____________ flowers, one red and one blue.

12. The bright ____________ looked like a silver spoon.

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

Teeth Time One sunny day, you were relaxing by the ____________. You bit into a 1

crunchy apple slice — snap! — I fell out! But don’t worry, I am a tooth, and losing me is normal. A new ____________ will grow ____________ to take 2

3

my place. I live in your mouth and help you chew ____________ every day.

4

Sometimes, I get scared if you eat ____________ much candy because 5

that can hurt me. At ____________, some teachers teach kids how to keep teeth like me clean and healthy. I like it when you ____________ a good 7

job brushing me! Sometimes, you have ____________ teeth loose at once.

8

When I was loose, I felt a funny ____________ — a little wiggle and a little 9

tickle. When the bright ____________ shines outside your ____________ 10

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at bedtime, it’s time to brush me well before sleep. If I ever hurt or feel bad,

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please tell someone ____________ can help — like a parent or a dentist.

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Now, I’ll rest quietly in your mouth and dream of all the yummy food we’ll chew together tomorrow!

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Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “ow” words

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“ou” words

“ow” Sound Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

found

I found a shiny penny in the grass.

2.

sound

Our doorbell makes a loud sound.

3.

town

We live in a small town, far from the city.

4. mouse

A mouse ran across the kitchen floor.

5.

house

We stayed in a brown house next to the lake.

6.

cow

Farmer Ben milks the cow at 7:00 a.m.

7.

owl

At night, the owl hoots from the tree.

8.

round

The ladybug has a round red shell with black spots.

9.

now

We need to leave now or we’ll miss the bus.

10. how

Please tell me how many chairs we need.

11. out

The ball rolled out of the yard.

12. flower

A bee landed on the pink flower.

Spelling Patterns The “ow” sound can be spelled in different ways. “ow” - Example: town “ou” - Example: house

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Analogies › Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1.

Honey is to bee as milk is to ____________.

2.

Low is to high as in is to ____________.

3.

Large is to city as small is to ____________.

4. Hot is to cold as lost is to ____________.

5.

Paper is to flat as ball is to ____________.

6.

Black is to white as later is to ____________.

7.

Jar is to cookie as vase is to ____________.

8.

Meow is cat as hoot is to ____________.

9.

Children is to child as mice is to ____________.

11. Happy is to glad as home is to ____________.

Word Riddle

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10. Night is to day as silent is to ____________.

› Solve the riddle.

I start with “h” and rhyme with cow, I ask a question. My name is _____________.

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“ow” Sound Definitions

Word List

› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

1.

found

1.

A place with windows and doors where people live __________

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sound

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A word you ask when you want to know in what way __________

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town

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Not inside __________

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Something you can hear __________

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Happening at this moment __________

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round

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The pretty part of a plant that can have color __________

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now

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A bird that is awake at night __________

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A big farm animal that gives milk __________

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10. A small area where people live and work __________ 11. To see or get something that was lost __________ 12. A small gray animal with a long tail __________

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Spelling Word Story ›C omplete the story using each spelling word once.

The Barn at Night In a ____________ out in the country, a big barn stands near wide 1

green fields and tall trees. The night air is cool and fresh. Inside the barn ____________, you can smell soft grass and hay. A big ____________ 2

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rests inside, making gentle sounds as it breathes. A tiny ____________ 4

Later, it nibbles on some crumbs it ____________ nearby. Up above, a wise 5

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travels through the night. Around the barn, pretty ____________s close their 10

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moves carefully along the floor. Its small feet make soft rustling sounds.

the sun wakes them. The moon shines on the barn. Quiet animals rest inside as the cool breeze moves softly through the trees. Soft shadows stretch across the ground. This is ____________ the barn feels at night.

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Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern. “aw” words

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“all” words

“alk” words

“aw” Sound Word List with Simple Sentences › Read the spelling words and sentences.

1.

saw

I saw a frog leap into the pond.

2.

talk

Please talk softly when the baby is sleeping.

3.

call

Dan will call his friend and invite him over.

4. ball

Tom can throw the ball over the net.

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walk

My brother and I walk to school together.

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lawn

We ate a picnic on the lawn.

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draw

I love to draw pictures in my notebook.

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all

We watched all the ants go into the hole.

9.

wall

The kids color with chalk on the outside wall.

10. crawl

I had to crawl under the couch to get the toy.

11. small

A small button fell off my shirt and got lost.

12. tall

The doctor checks how tall I am.

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Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Spelling Word Activities Word Sets

› Write the spelling word that goes together with each set of words.

1.

ground, knees, ______________

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skip, run, ______________

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bounce, throw, ______________

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paper, markers, ______________

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tiny, little, ______________

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ladder, high, ______________

4. mouth, tongue, ______________

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glasses, eyes, ______________

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10. phone, number, ______________

floor, ceiling, ______________

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11. grass, flowers, ______________

› Solve the riddle.

This is a little word but means a lot.

It means everything you’ve got. What am I? _____________

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Word List

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

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saw

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Dad is mowing the ________ in front of our house.

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talk

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I found a ________ bug in the dirt.

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call

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Let’s take a ________ to the park after lunch.

4. ball 5.

walk

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lawn

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4. He kicked the ________ across the yard.

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The baby can’t walk yet, but he can ________ on the floor.

draw

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We will ________ to Grandma on the phone tonight.

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all

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The giraffe is so ________ it can reach the top leaves on the tree.

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wall

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I like to ________ pictures of animals in my notebook.

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I ate ________ the cookies because they were so yummy!

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10. We painted the ________ in our room bright blue.

11. I ________ a bird building a nest in the tree.

12. It’s nice to ________ your friend when he’s not feeling well.

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Bird’s View of the Park I’m a little bird sitting high in my tree. From here, I see a big park full of fun!

Below me, kids __________ and run on the soft green __________. They 1

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__________ and giggle as they play with a bright red __________. I hear 3

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one boy __________ to his friend, “Catch it!”

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Near the old stone __________, I see a little boy __________ funny pictures 7

on the ground with colorful chalk. I watch a __________ puppy __________ 8

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under the swings.

There are always kids playing hide and seek. Yesterday, I even __________ 10

their hiding spots behind the __________ bushes.

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wave their branches like they’re saying hello.

Up here, the park is full of sounds, colors, and smiles. I love being a bird watching this busy, happy place!

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Review Word Activities People Words › Write the spelling word that can replace the bolded word.

1.

I waved to Mike as he left the house.

__________

2.

“It’s great to see Bill!” I called out to him.

__________

3.

The children ran to greet Dad.

__________

Common Words › Write the spelling words in alphabetical order.

1.

__________

2.

__________

3.

__________

Words with “oo” Sound › Write the spelling word that fits into each category.

1.

Question words - __________

2.

Action words -

3.

Things you eat - __________

__________

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Words with “ow” Sound › Write the spelling word that best completes each question.

1.

Who can take the garbage __________ to the curb?

2.

What time is it __________ ?

3.

__________ old will you be next week?

Words with “aw” Sound › Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1.

Which word means everything?

__________

2.

Where do you hang pictures?

__________

3.

What’s another word for speak?

__________

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Review Word Activities › Write the spelling word(s) that rhyme with each given word.

Word List 1.

him

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you

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they

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ball - __________ __________

2.

hay - __________

3.

chalk - __________

4. mood - __________

4. could 5.

would

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should

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do

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who

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› Write the spelling word that is the opposite of the given word.

1.

in - __________

4. couldn’t - __________

2.

me - __________

5.

3.

later - __________

her - __________

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Review Word Activities ›W rite the spelling words to complete the instructions.

Making a Sandwich __________ makes your lunch every day?

Did you know that you can help and __________ it, too?

• First, you __________ wash your hands.

• Next, decide what you __________ like to put in your sandwich.

• Then, take the spreads out of the fridge.

• Last, put them on your sandwich.

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Now, __________ easy was that?

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Dictionary A after (af-ter) preposition later than something We eat snack after lunch. all (all) adjective every one or the whole She read all the books. any (an-ee) adjective one or more, no matter which Do you have any crayons.

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asked (askt) verb said something to get an answer He asked a question.

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beg (beg) verb to ask strongly I beg for help. being (BEE-ing) noun living or existing Reading is a being quiet time. bell (bel) noun something that rings The bell rang. bells (belz) noun more than one bell The bells are loud.

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bent (bent) adjective not straight The stick is bent.

back (bak) noun the rear part of something She sat at the back.

best (best) adjective the most good She is my best friend.

backs (baks) noun rear parts of things The kids lay on their backs.

bet (bet) verb to say you think something will happen I bet it will rain.

bad (bad) adjective not good The milk tastes bad.

better (BET-er) adjective more good than another This apple is better than that one.

bag (bag) noun something used to carry things I put my lunch in the bag.

big (big) adjective large in size We saw a big dog.

ball (bawl) noun a round toy for games Kick the ball to me.

bike (byk) noun a two-wheeled ride I ride my bike.

bed (bed) noun a place to sleep Be in bed by eight.

black (blak) adjective the darkest color He wore a black hat.

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bold (bohld) adjective brave He made a bold choice. box (boks) noun a container The box is full. boys (boyz) noun more than one boy The boys played ball. bring (bring) verb to carry to someone or someplace Bring me the book. brother (BRUH-ther) noun a boy in your family My brother is tall. bus (buhs) noun a large vehicle for people We go to school by bus. bushes (BUSH-iz) noun low plants with many branches The bird hid in the bushes. but (buht) conjunction shows a difference I like cats but not dogs. by (by) preposition near or close to Sit by me.

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C call (kawl) verb to shout or phone Please call your dad. came (kaym) verb moved to a place She came to class early. can (kan) verb able to do something I can run fast. cap (kap) noun a soft hat He wore a cap. cat (kat) noun an animal that meows The cat slept. catch (kach) verb to grab something moving Catch the ball. catching (KACH-ing) verb grabbing something moving He is catching a fish. cats (kats) noun more than one cat The cats are outside. chain (chayn) noun connected metal links The dog is on a chain.

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boat (boht) noun something that floats on water The boat is on the lake.

child (chyld) noun a young boy or girl The child is smiling.

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children (CHIL-dren) noun more than one child The children played games.

cover (KUH-ver) verb to put something over Cover the pot.

chop (chop) verb to cut into pieces Chop the pepper.

cow (kow) noun a large farm animal The cow eats grass.

chunk (chunk) noun a thick piece of something He ate a chunk of bread.

crawl (krawl) verb to move on hands and knees The baby can crawl.

city (sit-ee) noun a large town with many people We live in the city.

cry (kry) verb to shed tears The baby will cry.

class (klas) noun a group of students Our class is big.

cube (kyoob) noun a solid shape with six square sides The ice cube melted.

clue (kloo) noun a hint or sign The clue helped us.

cut (kut) verb to split with something sharp Cut the paper.

cold (kohd) adjective not warm The water is cold.

cute (kyoot) adjective pretty or sweet The puppy is cute.

come (kuhm) verb to move toward someone Come with me.

cutting (KUT-ing) verb splitting with something sharp She is cutting paper.

corner (KOR-ner) noun the place where two sides meet The ball rolled to the corner.

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could (kood) verb was able to She could jump high.

daily (DAY-lee) adjective happening every day We read daily. desk (desk) noun a table for work She sat at her desk.

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do (doo) verb to act or make something happen Please do your homework. dog (dawg) noun an animal that barks The dog ran fast. dot (daht) noun a small round mark Draw a dot on the paper. draw (draw) verb to make a picture I will draw a cat. dream (dreem) noun pictures or stories in your sleep I had a dream about flying. dresses (DRES-iz) noun more than one dress The dresses are pretty. dressing (DRES-ing) noun clothes or a sauce for salad I put dressing on my salad.

E eat (eet) verb to put food in the mouth We eat lunch at noon. egg (eg) noun a round object with a shell from a bird The egg is white. eggs (egz) noun more than one egg The hen laid eggs. eight (ayt) number the number 8 There are eight chairs. end (end) noun the last part The end of the story was funny. ended (END-ed) verb came to a stop The game ended quickly. even (ee-ven) adjective the same on both sides The table legs are even.

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drive (dryv) verb to control a car My dad will drive us home.

faint (faynt) verb to pass out or fall down She may faint from the heat.

dropped (dropt) verb let something fall He dropped his toy.

fan (fan) noun a machine that moves air The fan keeps us cool.

dropping (DROP-ing) verb letting something fall She is dropping coins.

fast (fast) adjective moving quickly The fast horse ran.

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desks (desks) noun more than one desk The desks are in rows.

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Dictionary father (FAH-ther) noun a man who has children My father reads to me.

food (food) noun things to eat The dog wants food.

feet (feet) noun the parts at the ends of legs My feet are tired.

found (fownd) verb saw or got something I found a coin.

fell (fel) verb went down from a high place She fell off the chair.

fox (fahks) noun a wild animal with a bushy tail The fox ran away.

fill (fil) verb to make something full Fill the cup with water.

foxes (FAHK-siz) noun more than one fox The foxes ran into the woods.

finished (FIN-isht) verb done or ended He finished his work.

friend (frend) noun someone you like and play with My friend came over.

fish (fish) noun an animal that swims in water I caught a small fish.

from (fruhm) preposition starting at or belonging to The gift is from my mom.

fishing (FISH-ing) verb catching fish We went fishing in the lake.

full (ful) adjective having no more space The glass is full.

five (fyv) number the number 5 I have five apples.

fun (fun) noun play and enjoyment The game is fun.

flower (FLOW-er) noun the colorful part of a plant The flower is red.

funny (FUN-ee) adjective makes you laugh The clown is funny.

flu (floo) noun a sickness with fever He stayed home with the flu.

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fly (fly) verb to move in the air Birds can fly.

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gave (gayv) verb handed something to someone He gave me a book.

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Dictionary geese (gees) noun more than one goose The geese flew away.

grass (gras) noun green plants on the ground The cow eats grass.

give (giv) verb to hand something to someone Please give me the pen.

green (green) adjective the color of grass The leaf is green.

glad (glad) adjective happy about something I am glad you are here.

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glasses (GLAS-iz) noun lenses you wear to He wears glasses to read. go (goh) verb to move from one place to another Let’s go to the park. goat (goht) noun a farm animal with horns The goat ate grass. gold (gohld) noun a yellow metal The ring is made of gold. good (guhd) adjective nice or right She is a good student. got (gaht) verb received or had I got a new toy. grade (grayd) noun a school level or mark I am in second grade.

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handed (HAN-did) verb gave something to someone He handed me the paper. hands (handz) noun parts of the body at the end of arms Wash your hands. happy (HAP-ee) adjective feeling glad She is happy today. has (haz) verb owns or holds He has a bike. have (hav) verb to own or hold I have a book. he (hee) pronoun a boy or man He is my brother.

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glass (glas) noun a hard clear material The window is made of glass.

had (had) verb owned or held in the past She had bread for lunch.

help (help) verb to give support Please help me.

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helping (HELP-ing) verb giving support She is helping her mom.

hold (hohld) verb to keep in your hand Hold my hand.

hen (hen) noun a female chicken The hen laid eggs.

hole (hohl) noun an empty space in the ground or object The rabbit ran into a hole.

her (her) pronoun a girl or woman I saw her at the park.

home (hohm) noun the place where you live I went home.

here (heer) adverb in this place Sit down here.

hop (hop) verb to jump on one foot The frog can hop.

hey (hey) interjection a word to call someone Hey, look at this.

hopped (hopt) verb jumped on one foot The bunny hopped away.

hide (hyd) verb to stay out of sight Hide under the table.

hopping (HOP-ing) verb jumping again and again The kids are hopping outside.

high (hy) adjective tall or far up The kite flew high.

hot (haht) adjective having a high temperature The soup is hot.

hill (hil) noun raised land that is smaller than a mountain We ran up the hill.

house (hows) noun a building where people live The house is big.

him (him) pronoun a boy or man I gave him a pencil.

how (how) adverb in what way How do you spell this word?

his (hiz) pronoun belonging to him This is his coat.

huge (hyooj) adjective very big The elephant is huge.

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inside (IN-syd) preposition within something The toy is inside the box.

J jam (jam) noun a sweet spread made from fruit I like strawberry jam. jets (jets) noun fast airplanes The jets flew high. job (jahb) noun work someone does His job is to drive a bus.

just (juhst) adverb only or exactly I just got home.

K kept (kept) verb held onto something She kept the letter. kick (kik) verb to hit with the foot Kick the ball to me. know (noh) verb to understand or be sure of something I know the answer.

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jobs (jahbz) noun more than one job The city has many jobs.

lake (layk) noun a large body of water We swam in the lake.

jog (jog) verb to run slowly We jog around the park.

lap (lap) noun the flat area formed when you sit down The cat sat on her lap.

jogging (JOG-ing) verb running slowly They are jogging in the park.

lawn (lawn) noun an area of grass near a house Dad cut the lawn.

joke (joke) noun something said to be funny He told a joke.

leap (leep) verb to jump forward or high Frogs leap into the pond.

jump (jump) verb to push off the ground into the air The frog can jump high.

leg (leg) noun a body part used for walking He hurt his leg.

June (joon) noun the sixth month of the year School ends in June.

let (let) verb to allow something Please let me play.

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Dictionary letter (LET-er) noun a written message on paper She sent a letter.

mat (mat) noun a small piece of material for wiping feet Wipe your shoes on the mat.

lift (lift) verb to raise something up He can lift the box.

mean (meen) verb to show or say what something is What does this word mean.

like (lyk) verb to enjoy something I like ice cream.

meet (meet) verb to come face to face with someone Let’s meet after school.

line (lyn) noun a long thin mark or row We stood in a line.

men (men) noun adult male people The men are working.

live (liv) verb to be alive or have a home They live in a city.

menu (MEN-yoo) noun a list of food in a restaurant The menu has pizza.

log (lahg) noun a large piece of cut wood The log rolled away.

met (met) verb came together with someone I met my friend today.

look (luk) verb to use your eyes to see Look at the blue bird.

mice (mys) noun small animals like rats The mice ran away.

love (luvh) verb to care about someone or something I love my mom.

mine (myn) pronoun belonging to me The red book is mine.

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mom (mom) noun a mother My mom is kind.

mail (mayl) noun letters and packages sent to people The mail came today. man (man) noun an adult male person The man is tall.

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mood (mood) noun the way someone feels She is in a happy mood.

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moon (moon) noun the round object in the night sky The moon is bright.

net (net) noun rope or string with holes He caught a fish in the net.

mop (mop) noun a tool for cleaning floors She cleaned with a mop.

next (nekst) adjective coming right after You are next in line.

most (mohst) adjective the greatest amount I ate the most cookies.

nodding (NOD-ing) verb moving the head up and down She is nodding yes.

mother (MUTH-er) noun a woman who has children My mother reads to me.

nose (nohz) noun the part of the face for smelling My nose is cold.

mouse (mows) noun a small animal with a long tail The mouse ran away.

not (naht) adverb shows the opposite That is not my book.

mud (muhd) noun wet dirt The kids played in the mud.

note (noht) noun a short piece of writing She wrote a note.

music (MYOO-zik) noun sounds made to listen to We like to hear music.

now (now) adverb at the present time Please come now.

my (my) pronoun belonging to me This is my desk.

number (NUM-ber) noun a symbol that shows how many I am seven years old.

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need (need) verb to have to have something I need a pencil.

of (uv) preposition belonging to or part of A piece of cake is part of the whole cake.

nest (nest) noun a bird’s home The bird is in the nest.

one (wun) number the number 1 I have one apple.

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Dictionary open (OH-pen) verb to move so something is not closed Open the door.

penny (PEN-ee) noun a coin worth one cent He has a shiny penny.

other (UTH-er) adjective different one Take the other pencil.

people (PEE-puhl) noun men, women, and children Many people were at the park.

out (owt) adverb away from inside She went out the door.

person (PER-suhn) noun one human being She is a kind person.

over (OH-ver) preposition above or across The ball went over the wall.

pet (pet) noun an animal kept at home The dog is my pet.

owl (owl) noun a bird that comes out at night The owl hooted.

pick (pik) verb to choose or take something Pick a card.

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picking (PIK-ing) verb choosing or taking something She is picking flowers.

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pack (pak) verb to put things together in a bag Pack your lunch. pail (payl) noun a round container with a handle He filled the pail with water. pain (payn) noun hurt in the body I feel pain in my arm. pass (pas) verb to go by or hand something Please pass the salt. pen (pen) noun a tool for writing I wrote with a pen.

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plan (plan) noun an idea of what to do We made a plan for the trip. plane (playn) noun a flying vehicle The plane is in the sky. play (play) verb to have fun or take part in a game Let’s play outside. please (pleez) verb to ask kindly Please help me.

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Dictionary plus (pluhs) preposition with or added to Two plus two is four.

ring (ring) noun a small circle of metal for the finger She wore a gold ring.

pool (pool) noun a place filled with water for swimming The kids are in the pool.

rise (ryz) verb to go up The sun will rise in the morning.

pot (paht) noun a deep container for cooking The soup is in the pot.

road (rohd) noun a path for cars The road is long.

pull (puhl) verb to take something toward you Pull the door open.

rod (rahd) noun a thin straight stick He caught a fish with a rod.

put (puht) verb to place something somewhere Put the book on the desk.

room (room) noun a part of a building with walls My room is clean.

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rope (rohp) noun thick string or cord He tied it with rope.

rain (rayn) noun water falling from the sky The rain is heavy. repeat (ri-PEET) verb to say or do again Please repeat the word. rest (rest) noun a time to stop and relax Take a rest on the bench. ride (ryd) verb to sit on and be carried by something I ride my bike to school.

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round (rownd) adjective shaped like a circle The ball is round. ruler (ROO-ler) noun a tool for measuring Draw a line with the ruler. run (ruhn) verb to move fast with your feet They run to the park. running (RUHN-ing) verb moving fast with your feet She is running home.

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rag (rag) noun a piece of old cloth She cleaned with a rag.

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Dictionary S sad (sad) adjective not happy The boy feels sad. said (sed) verb spoke words He said hello. same (saym) adjective not different We wore the same shoes. saw (saw) verb looked at something I saw a bird. say (say) verb to speak words Please say your name.

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school (skool) noun a place for learning We go to school. see (see) verb to look with your eyes I see the sun. send (send) verb to make something go to another place Please send the letter. set (set) verb to put something in place Set the table. she (shee) pronoun a girl or woman She is my sister.

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shelf (shelf) noun a flat board for holding things The book is on the shelf. shelves (shelvs) noun more than one shelf The shelves are full. ship (ship) noun a large boat The ship sailed away. shipping (SHIP-ing) verb ending goods They are shipping boxes. ships (ships) noun more than one ship The ships are in the harbor. shop (shop) noun a place to buy things We went to the shop. should (shood) verb ought to or it is right to You should listen. shut (shuht) verb to close Shut the door. shy (shy) adjective quiet or not bold The shy child hid. side (syd) noun the left or right part of something Sit on this side of the table. sister (SIS-ter) noun a girl in your family My sister is older.

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sky (sky) noun the space above the earth The sky is blue.

spotted (SPOT-id) verb saw something I spotted a bird in the tree.

sled (sled) noun a small vehicle that slides on snow The sled went fast.

stay (stay) verb to not leave Please stay in your seat.

slim (slim) adjective thin The slim cat ran quickly.

stone (stohn) noun a small rock He picked up a stone.

slip (slip) verb to slide by accident Be careful not to slip on the ice.

stop (stahp) verb to not move or act Stop at the red light.

small (smawl) adjective little in size The small bird flew away.

stopped (stahpt) verb did not move or act The car stopped quickly.

snack (snak) noun a small bit of food I ate a snack after school.

stopping (STAH-ping) verb not moving anymore The bus is stopping now.

snow (snoh) noun soft white flakes that fall in winter The snow is on the ground.

street (street) noun a road in a city or town We walked down the street.

so (soh) adverb for that reason I was tired so I went to bed.

student (STOO-dent) noun a person who goes to school Each student has a desk.

sold (sohld) verb gave something for money She sold lemonade.

stuff (stuhf) noun things or objects Put your stuff in the bag.

soon (soon) adverb in a short time We will leave soon.

style (styl) noun a way of doing or making something Her dress is a new style.

sound (sownd) noun something you hear The sound was loud.

sun (suhn) noun the bright star in the sky The sun is shining.

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Dictionary supper (SUHP-er) noun the evening meal We ate supper at six.

tell (tel) verb to say something to someone Tell me a story.

surprise (ser-PRYZ) noun something not expected The party was a surprise.

ten (ten) number the number 10 There are ten chairs.

swim (swim) verb to move through water We can swim in this pool.

test (test) noun questions to show what you know We took a math test.

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thanked (THANGKT) verb said thank you She thanked her mom.

tag (tag) noun a label or a game where you chase We played tag at recess. tail (tayl) noun the back part of an animal The dog wagged its tail.

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talk (tawk) verb to speak words They talk to each other. tall (tawl) adjective high in height The tall tree touched the sky. tap (tap) verb to hit lightly Tap the drum. teacher (TEE-cher) noun a person who teaches My teacher is kind. teeth (teeth) noun the hard white parts in your mouth Brush your teeth every day.

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that (that) pronoun a thing or idea that is not near That is my pencil. them (them) pronoun those people or things I saw them at the park. then (then) adverb after that We ate and then we played. these (theez) pronoun things that are near These are my shoes. they (thay) pronoun people or animals already mentioned They are happy. thin (thin) adjective not thick The paper is thin. thinking (THINK-ing) verb using your mind She is thinking hard.

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thunder (THUN-der) noun a loud sound after lightning We heard thunder. tie (ty) verb to connect with a string or rope Tie your shoes. tiny (TY-nee) adjective very small The ant is tiny. today (toh-DAY) noun this day Today is sunny. told (tohld) verb said something to someone He told a story. too (too) adverb also or very I want to come too. took (took) verb carried away or got something She took the book. tooth (tooth) noun one of the hard white parts in your mouth My tooth is loose. top (tahp) noun the highest part of something The toy is on top of the shelf.

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town (town) noun a place where people live that is smaller than a city The town has one school. track (trak) noun a path for running or trains We ran around the track. train (trayn) noun a line of cars that moves on rails The train is long. tray (tray) noun a flat object for carrying things The cookies are on a tray. trick (trik) noun something done to fool someone He played a trick on me. trip (trip) noun a journey to another place We went on a trip. truck (truhk) noun a large vehicle for carrying things The truck is red. try (try) verb to make an effort Try your best. twin (twin) noun one of two children born at the same time This is my twin brother. two (too) number the number 2 I have two books.

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three (three) number the number 3 He has three books.

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Dictionary U under (un-der) preposition below something The ball is under the bed. unit (YOO-nit) noun one part of a whole We finished the first unit. up (uhp) adverb toward a higher place Stand up. us (uhs) pronoun we The teacher gave us homework.

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use (yooz) verb to do something with Use a pencil to write.

watches (WAH-chiz) noun more than one watch The store sells watches. water (WAH-ter) noun the clear liquid we drink Drink water every day. wave (wayv) verb to move your hand to say hello or goodbye Wave to your friend. wax (waks) noun a solid used in candles and crayons The candle is made of wax.

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we (wee) pronoun you and I together We are friends.

vans (vanz) noun more than one van The vans are parked outside.

web (web) noun threads made by a spider The spider made a web.

vest (vest) noun a piece of clothing worn on the chest He wore a vest.

week (week) noun seven days in a row There are seven days in a week.

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well (wel) adverb in a good way She sings well.

wait (wayt) verb to stay in one place Please wait here. walk (wawk) verb to move with your feet We walk to school.

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wall (wahl) noun a flat upright surface that forms a side The ball hit the wall.

wet (wet) adjective covered with water My shoes are wet. who (hoo) pronoun what person Who is at the door?

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Dictionary why (wy) adverb asks for a reason Why are you late.

wolves (woolvz) noun more than one wolf The wolves howl at night.

will (wil) verb shows what is going to happen I will help you.

would (wood) verb shows what someone might do I would go if I could.

wind (wind) noun moving air The wind is strong.

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winter (win-ter) noun the coldest season Snow falls in winter. wish (wish) verb to hope for something I wish for a toy. wishing (wish-ing) verb hoping for something She is wishing for a gift.

yet (yet) adverb up to now She is not done yet. you (yoo) pronoun the person being spoken to You are my friend.

Z zip (zip) verb to close with a zipper Zip your coat.

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woke (wohk) verb got up from sleep He woke early.

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