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Welcome Note Welcome to the Lighthouse Spelling and Vocabulary Workbook!

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.

Thank you for choosing the Lighthouse Curriculum. We look forward to supporting you and your students on this exciting journey toward language excellence!

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Table of Contents

Unit 1

Unit 4

Lesson 1

Short “a”

6

Lesson 19 Short “o”

78

Lesson 2

Long “a”

10

Lesson 20 Long “o”

82

Lesson 3

Long “a”

14

Lesson 21 Long “o”

86

Lesson 4

Short “e”

18

Lesson 22 Words with “oo”

90

Lesson 5

Adding -s or -es

22

Lesson 23 -d, -ed, -ing Endings

94

Lesson 6

Review Word Activities

26

Lesson 24 Review Word Activities

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Unit 5

Lesson 7

Short “e”

30

Lesson 25 Words with “oo” or “yoo”

102

Lesson 8

Long “e”

34

Lesson 26 Short “u” or “ur” Sound

106

Lesson 9

Long “e” with “y” & “ey”

38

Lesson 27 Words with “r-controlled a” 110

Lesson 10 Short “u”

42

Lesson 28 Words with “oi” or “oy”

114

Lesson 11

46

Lesson 29 Contractions

118

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Lesson 30 Review Word Activities

122

Contractions

Lesson 12 Review Word Activities

Unit 3

Unit 6

Lesson 13 Short “u”

54

Lesson 31 Doubling Letters

126

Lesson 14 Short “i”

58

Lesson 32 Dropping Letters

130

Lesson 15 Long “i”

62

Lesson 33 “y” to “ies”

134

Lesson 16 Long “i”

66

Lesson 34 Digraphs “sh” and “ch”

138

Lesson 17 -ed or -ing Endings

70

Lesson 35 Digraphs “wh” and “th”

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

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Lesson

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Short “a” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

Short “a” at the beginning of words

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Short “a” in the middle of words

1. ask

I will ask my mother if we can go to the park.

2. matter

It does not matter what game we play, as long as we have fun.

3. apple

Sally ate a red apple for snack today.

4. after

We can play outside after we finish our homework.

5. class

Our class is learning about animals in science.

6. accident

I spilled my juice by accident.

7. happen

What will happen if we mix red and blue paint?

8. magnet

The magnet sticks to the refrigerator.

9. chapter

I read a chapter of my book before bed.

10. cabin We stayed in a small cabin in the woods.

11. bandage

Sam put a bandage on his scraped knee.

12. flatten

I use my hands to flatten the dough.

13. planet

Earth is the third planet from the sun.

14. balance

Max tried to balance on one foot.

15. manage

I can manage to clean my room all by myself.

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

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Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Spelling Word Activities Definitions

› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

1. To stay steady without falling over

__________________

2. To make something smooth or even

__________________

3. A piece of cloth used to cover a cut

__________________

4. A small house, usually in the woods or near a lake

__________________

5. A section of a book

__________________

6. To take care of or be in charge of something

__________________

7. A mistake or something bad that happens by surprise

__________________

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

1. An ______________ a day keeps the doctor away.

2. No ______________ what, always do your best.

3. Always say “thank you” ______________ someone helps you.

5. If you don’t know, just ______________.

6. Mistakes ______________, but we learn from them.

7. Pay attention in ______________, and you will learn a lot.

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I am strong but not alive.

I pull things close, watch them arrive.

Metal objects stick to me tight. What am I?

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4. We must protect our ______________ by keeping it clean.

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Unit

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Lesson

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Short “a”

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

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Matt was excited because his family was going on a trip to a ____________ in the woods.

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He packed his backpack with clothes, a flashlight, and his favorite book.

On the way, Matt’s little brother looked out the window and said, “Can I ____________ 2

why the trees look so tall?” Their dad smiled. “The trees grow tall in the mountains to reach sunlight.”

As they drove, Matt said, “This place is so different from our neighborhood. It feels like we’re on another ____________!” When they arrived, Matt helped set up lunch. They ate 3

sandwiches, cucumber rounds, and __________ slices. ____________ eating, they hiked on 4

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a trail covered in crunchy leaves. Matt ran ahead. He tried to ___________ on a slippery 6

rock. He did not __________ to steady himself.

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He fell off and scraped his knee. “Oh no! That was an ____________,” he 8

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said. His mom gave him a ____________ for the cut.

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“Be careful, Matt,” his dad said.

1. ask

Matt replied, “I’ll try to make sure that doesn’t ____________ again.”

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Later, they found a big rock. “Let’s see if it has magnetic minerals!” said Matt’s brother, pulling out a ____________. When he held it up, the rock 11

didn’t move. “Nope! Just a regular rock.”

his adventure book about a boy on a treasure hunt in the jungle. “I wish I

Matt smiled. He toasted a

4. after

6. accident 7. happen 8. magnet 9. chapter 10. cabin

marshmallow, trying to

11. bandage

____________ it before making

12. flatten

a s’more. It was warm and

13. planet

gooey—just perfect!

14. balance

The next morning, Matt

15. manage

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helped clean up. “It doesn’t ____________ who made 14

the mess; we should all help!” he said. He threw out some garbage and sat down for breakfast.

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“Well,” his mom said, “this trip is an adventure, too!”

3. apple

5. class

That night, they sat around the campfire. Matt read a ____________ in

could go on an adventure like that,” Matt said.

2. matter

Matt couldn’t wait to get home and tell his ____________ 15

about his adventure!

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Lesson

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Long “a” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

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

“ai” words

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“ay” words

“ea” word

“a” words

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1. gray

The gray elephant splashed water with its trunk.

2. pavement

We ride our bikes on the pavement in our backyard.

3. change

When the fall comes, the leaves change colors.

4. complain

People complain that the weather is too hot or too cold.

5. April

In the month of April, the flowers start to bloom.

6. explain

Doctors explain why sleep is good for children.

7. away

The bird flew away when it saw a cat.

8. parade

The parade went through town with clowns and jugglers.

9. pay

The boy waited in line to pay for his ice cream.

10. contain

My lunchbox will contain a sandwich and an apple.

11. maybe

Maybe we should bring soup to the old lady next door.

12. remain

Please remain seated until the bus stops moving.

13. break

The glass can break if it falls.

14. delay

A snowstorm will delay the start of school in the morning.

15. afraid

The baby is afraid of the giant teddy bear.

Spelling Patterns Long “a” (aye) can be spelled in different ways. “a-consonant-e” (the silent “e” at the end, makes the “a” long) Example: pavement “ai”: Example: afraid “ay”: Example: away “ea”: Example: break “a”: Example: change

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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. Singing is to choir as marching is to ______________.

2. Swimming is to water as walking is to ______________.

3. Grass is to green as elephants are to ______________.

4. Light is to happy as dark is to ______________.

5. Exit is to leave as ______________ is to stay.

6. July is to summer as ______________ is to spring.

7. Tear is to paper as ______________ is to glass.

Teacher’s Note An analogy is a way to compare two things that are the same in some way.

Example: Winter is to cold like summer is to hot.

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

1. Her socks got wet from jumping in puddles, so she had to _____________ them.

2. The dog ran _____________ from its owner.

3. “Sir, your son’s ball cracked our window. You’ll have to _____________ for the damage.”

5. Can you _____________how to play the game to me?

6. A bus driver must bring students to school on time and cannot _____________.

7. This new box will _____________ the expensive stamp collection that I got from Grandpa.

Word Riddle

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4. If we finish our work early, _____________ we can have extra recess.

› Solve the riddle.

The first part of me sounds like “arrive.”

The second part of me sounds like something you fly but can’t drive.

Put it together, it makes one big word which mom won’t be happy if it is heard. ________________

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Long “a”

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

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Did you know that chalk starts as a _____________ rock? It doesn’t look like the chalk you 1

use in school or on the sidewalk! When it goes through a process, it changes into the chalk we all know. Let’s _____________ how this happens.

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The first step in making chalk is finding limestone. Limestone is a soft rock that is gray or white. This rock _____________s calcium carbonate. After limestone is dug up from the 3

ground, it is crushed into tiny pieces. These pieces have all the minerals needed to make chalk.

Once the limestone is crushed, it is mixed with water to create a paste. This is where things can take a little while. Sometimes there’s a _____________, and it takes time until 4

the paste is just right. When it’s ready, the paste is poured into molds.

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To make the chalk colorful, different dyes are added to the paste. These colors _____________ the plain white chalk into something fun and 5

bright.

Word List 1. gray

After the paste is poured into molds, the chalk has to _____________ 6

there for a while. It can’t be used right away! The molds are left to sit, and the paste hardens. This is the part where you might feel _____________ that the chalk will never be ready. But don’t 7

_____________ because, after a day or two, the chalk is dry.

2. pavement 3. change 4. complain 5. April 6. explain

Next, it is removed from the molds and is ready to be used! The chalk is placed in a box, lined up in neat rows like soldiers in a _____________.

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Packed tightly so they should not _____________, the boxes of chalk are 10

shipped _____________ to stores all over town. Now, you can go to the 11

7. away 8. parade 9. pay 10. contain

store and _____________ for a box of colorful chalk.

11. maybe

When the month of _____________ comes, it’s time to play outside! Kids

12. remain

enjoy using chalk to play games like hopscotch on the _____________.

13. break

So, next time you pick up a piece of chalk, _____________ think about

14. delay

how it went from limestone to your hand. The sidewalk is waiting! Go out

15. afraid

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and draw something for your friends!

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Lesson

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Long “a” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

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

1. rain

The rain falls from the sky.

2. danger

The fire is a danger to people.

3. table

We eat dinner at the table.

4. train

The train moves fast on the tracks.

5. eight I have eight crayons in my box.

6. wait

Please wait for your turn to play.

7. painter

The painter dipped his brush into the can of paint.

8. raisin

Harry ate a soft and chewy raisin.

9. daily I brush my teeth daily.

10. trailer

We slept in a trailer on our road trip.

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11. fainting Jake felt hot and dizzy in the sun and was worried about fainting.

12. praising

Mom is praising me for my hard work.

13. sail

The boat will sail across the lake.

14. detail

The teacher explained every detail of the story.

15. obtain

I will study hard to obtain good grades.

“eigh” word

“a” in open syllable words

Spelling Patterns Long “a” (aye) can be spelled in different ways. “ai”: Example: wait “eigh”: Example: eight Open syllable “a”: Example: danger

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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. How often do you eat breakfast? You eat it ______________.

2. How can you get a book to read? You can ______________ it from the class library.

3. What are people doing when they say kind things about you? They are ______________ you.

4. What would you add to a story to make it more interesting? You would add ______________.

5. What might happen if someone feels dizzy and hot? They might start ______________.

6. What do road signs sometimes warn about? They sometimes warn about ______________.

7. What must you do at a red light? You must ______________at a red light.

Categories › Write the spelling word that best fits into each category.

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5. Tent, cabin, hut, __________________ 6. Chair, couch, bed, __________________ 7. Row, paddle, steer, __________________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I fall from the sky, but I’m not snow, I can be light or heavy, and sometimes slow.

I make flowers grow and rivers rise.

Be prepared when I fill the skies. What am I?

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Long “a”

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

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Imagine floating in a big spaceship high above the Earth. It’s exciting to be in space, but life there is very different from life on Earth.

Let’s begin with takeoff! Before astronauts can go to space, they have to be strapped in as they ______________ for liftoff. The spaceship is small and can fit only 1

______________ astronauts. Everyone sits tight and gets ready to blast off!

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When the rocket launches, it goes fast like a ______________ racing down the track. Soon the 3

engines turn off, and the spaceship uses the sun’s power to ______________ through space.

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Astronauts must be careful because there is ______________ in space. They have to 5

follow every ______________ of their directions. Each day, they have jobs to do. Their 6

______________ jobs include checking tools and cleaning the spaceship.

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Astronauts have a small living space, similar to living in a ______________.

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They sleep in sleeping bags that are attached to the wall, and they have a tiny ______________ to eat their meals. Because there is no gravity, 9

their food comes in pouches, and they drink with special straws. Some of their favorite snacks are freeze-dried fruits like apples, strawberries, and ______________s.

Word List 1. rain 2. danger 3. table 4. train

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While astronauts are in space, they can see clouds that bring

5. eight

______________, but they cannot see the raindrops. The view

6. wait

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is amazing! If you were in the spaceship, you would hear them

7. painter

______________ the beauty of the planet. There was an astronaut and 12

______________ named Alan Bean, who painted beautiful pictures after 13

coming back to Earth.

8. raisin 9. daily

Astronauts go on exciting trips in space, but coming back to Earth can

11. fainting

be hard. Their bodies need to get used to gravity again. This can make

12. praising

them feel weak, dizzy, or like they’re ______________.

13. sail

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Space is amazing. Don’t you agree? One day, I hope to ______________

14. detail

even more knowledge about space.

15. obtain

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10. trailer

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Short “e” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. next

Susy is next in line for the game.

2. egg

I ate an egg for breakfast today.

3. ready

The class is ready to go to the park.

“ea” words

4. again

The book was so good that I decided to read it again.

5. test

I took a test to show what I learned in class.

6. heavy

The box is too heavy to carry.

7. feather

A bird dropped a feather on the ground.

8. measure

We need to measure how tall the tree is.

9. meant

I meant to bring my homework, but I forgot.

10. instead

They played outside instead of staying indoors.

11. get

Bob went to the store to get milk.

12. spread

Mom spread butter on fresh bread.

13. sweater

It’s a good idea to wear a sweater in cold weather.

14. threat

The dark clouds were a threat that a storm was coming.

15. address

Can I have your address to send you a card?

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› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“ai” word

“e” words

Spelling Patterns Short “e” (eh) can be spelled in different ways. “ea”: Example: feather “ai”: Example: again “e”: Example: get

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

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

1. If you drop this, its shell will crack.

__________________

2. You take this to show what you know.

__________________

3. You can find me on a bird or inside a down quilt.

__________________

4. If you are all set to go, you are

__________________.

5. You wear me when it’s cold.

__________________

6. You write this on an envelope to send a letter.

__________________

7. You might feel scared when you hear me.

__________________

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

1. The rock is too ______________ for me to carry by myself.

2. She decided to read a book ______________ of playing with her friends.

3. Can you ______________ me a pencil, please?

5. I will ______________ the jam on the bread.

6. The nurse will ______________ the baby’s head to see how it’s growing.

7. The children wanted to play the game ______________ because they had so much fun.

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I have five letters and rhyme with sent.

Take away my first two letters and I’m a tiny insect.

My first four letters describe someone who is not nice.

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4. I hope that we can go to the park ______________ week.

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Short “e”

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

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In 1863, during the Civil War, a boy named Samuel lived on a farm in the South. One cold morning, he joined his grandmother in the kitchen. She made him a scrambled ____________ and ____________ jam on his toast. When he was finished, she handed him 1

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a letter. “This is for you, Samuel,” she said.

Samuel read the letter. It was from the army, asking for his help to deliver a secret message to someone in the big city. Samuel understood what the letter ____________.

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It talked about a ____________ from the enemy. Samuel quickly put on his warm 4

____________ and put the letter in his coat pocket. He was ____________ to help the 5

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army.

Samuel got on his horse and headed to the faraway city. The letter had an ____________ 7

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that said where to deliver the message. The road was long and hard, but he wanted to pass the ____________ of being brave. As he was riding 8

along, Samuel saw a bird fly by with a bright colored ____________ 9

in its wing. He thought about how sometimes things could be light and easy like those bird feathers. This journey was not one of those times. He counted how many miles he had already ridden and tried to ____________ how much longer he still had to go.

Word List 1. next 2. egg 3. ready 4. again 5. test

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Along the way, the wind began to howl, and the tree branches shook.

Soon came a downpour of ____________ rain. But Samuel didn’t turn 11

back. He thought, “I must ____________ there today.” He knew he had to 12

keep moving.

6. heavy 7. feather 8. measure 9. meant

____________. When he found the man waiting for the secret message, 13

Samuel felt proud. The man took the letter and said, “Thank you for being brave. Now we can stop the enemy before their ____________ 14

attack.” ____________ of feeling tired and cold, Samuel felt happy. He 15

smiled, knowing he had made a difference.

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10. instead 11. get 12. spread 13. sweater 14. threat 15. address

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Finally, after a long day, he reached the city. He checked the address

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Adding -s or -es Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. tests The teacher handed out the tests and told us to try our best. › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

-es plurals

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-s plurals

2. pages

I read three pages of my book before bed.

3. classes

There are many students in each of my classes.

4. trains

The trains move fast on the tracks.

5. houses

Large houses have many bedrooms.

6. wishes

Jenny wishes she had blue eyes.

7. lunches

We packed our lunches and went to the park.

8. dishes

Mom washed the dishes after dinner.

9. matches

Dad uses matches to light the fireplace.

10. plums

We picked sweet plums from the tree.

11. hammers

The workers used their hammers to fix the broken fence.

12. drivers

The drivers parked the buses in a neat line at the station.

13. patches

Mike sewed patches on his torn pants.

14. searches

The police did a few searches for the missing dog.

15. angles

A triangle has three angles.

Spelling Patterns Add “-s” or “-es” to change a noun from singular to plural.

Add “es” to nouns that end with -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z.

Example: classes Add “s” for all other nouns.

Example: plums

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

A Thank-You Note › Complete the thank you note by filling in the blanks with the correct spelling words.

Dear Grandma, Thanks for having us over on Sundays. You make the most delicious ______________. You always have fruits in the fridge, and I really love the ______________ you serve. Thanks for sending ______________ to pick us up from our house and take us back home. That is so kind of you. Your home is one of the warmest ______________ ever. Thanks for washing up all our ______________ and helping us in our ______________ for missing books and toys that we left by you. You are always so warm and loving, and you take such good care of us.

Best ____________ for a great week.

Love, Your grandchild

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

1. Questions used to check what you know or have learned ____________

3. Groups of students ____________ 4. Transportation that moves on tracks ____________ 5. Small sticks used to start a fire ____________ 6. Tools used for banging ____________ 7. The spaces between two lines that meet at the same point ____________

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2. Papers inside a notebook or book ____________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I cover up and fix what’s broken. Try me once, try me twice, Maybe the third time won’t look so nice. What am I?

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Adding -s and -es

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

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A neighborhood is more than just streets and buildings. It’s a place where people live, work, and help each other. Some neighborhoods are busy cities with tall apartment buildings. Other neighborhoods have quiet streets with rows of _____________.

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Neighborhoods are better places when people work together.

Schools are an important part of a neighborhood. Students go to _____________ to learn 2

math, reading, and science. They take _____________ to show what they have learned.

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Some people in the neighborhood work in the school kitchen. The cook prepares delicious _____________, and other staff members help by serving the food and washing the 4

_____________. Bus _____________ transport the children to and from school.

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Some people work in stores and restaurants. The toy store owner _____________ for new 7

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and exciting toys to sell in his store. The market is full of fresh foods, like apples, grapes, and juicy _____________. Firefighters keep everyone 8

safe, and they teach fire safety, reminding people to be careful with _____________. As you pass by a park, you might see an older man 9

sitting on a bench, reading the _____________ of his newspaper. Nearby, 10

children run and play while parents watch and talk with friends. In the background, you might see workers banging their _____________ as 11

they build new homes.

2. pages 3. classes 4. trains 5. houses

place to another. Builders plan the roads carefully. They measure the _____________ so buses and cars can turn safely at corners. In the 13

spring, you might see a worker filling potholes with ____________ of new 14

road to make the road safe for driving.

A strong neighborhood is a place where people help each other.

Everyone _____________ for a safe and happy place to live. By working 15

together, they make their neighborhood a great place for families and

7. lunches 8. dishes 9. matches 10. plums 11. hammers 12. drivers 13. patches 14. searches 15. angles

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1. tests

6. wishes

In the city, people use buses and _____________ to get from one

friends.

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Review Word Activities Short “a” Words

after ask happen matter

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

1. I will _______________ my teacher to explain the homework.

2. It doesn't _______________ if we win or lose; we had fun.

3. I’m excited to see what will _______________ at the party.

4. We will go to the park _______________ school is over.

Long “a” Words gray away maybe break

›D raw a line to match each word with its correct meaning.

1. A color between black and white

break

2. To go somewhere else gray 3. Could happen, but not sure away

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4. A short rest maybe

More Long “a” Words rain eight

› Group the words that rhyme with each other.

Challenge: Think of one more word that would fit into each group.

wait

1. Group A: ______________, _______________, _______________

train 2. Group B: ______________, _______________, _______________

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Review Word Activities Short “e” Words next

› Look at the pictures. Then, fill in the missing word in each caption.

again ready

1. “I am __________ to eat a giant sandwich!”

2. “Oops! I dropped it __________!”

3. “I need to __________ a new sandwich!”

4. “Hmm, what should I eat __________?”

Plural Words pages classes lunches tests

› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1. What do you take to see how much you’ve learned or remember? ____________ 2. What do you turn when you read a story in a book? ____________

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3. What are groups of students learning together at school? ____________ 4. Which word rhymes with “bunches” and is what students eat at school? ____________

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Review Word Activities › Find four words in the list that begin with the letter “a.”

Write them in alphabetical order.

Word List

1. ____________ 2. ____________

1. after

3. ____________

2. ask

4. ____________

3. happen 4. matter 5. gray › Each of the following sentences has a misspelled word.

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

7. maybe

1. Turn the pagges to find the answers.

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8. break

2. I am raedy for the big test!

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9. rain

3. Can you git me the pencil?

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10. eight

4. I don’t know what will hapen next.

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11. wait

5. Maybe we should start the nexxt step of the project. ________________

12. train

6. I’m not sure, but maibe we can play outside later.

13. next

7. It doesn’t mattr how long it takes, we’ll finish the project together.

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6. away

14. again

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15. ready 16. get 17. pages 18. classes

› Write the spelling words that fit into each category.

19. lunches

1. Colors _____________

20. tests

2. Numbers _____________ 3. Things at school _____________, _____________, _____________, and _____________.

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Review Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on these two pages.

› The following words all have the long “a” sound spelled as “ai.”

Unscramble the letters to form the correct spelling words.

1. niar –

________________

2. ranti –

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3. iwat –

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› Bonus Activity Choose three spelling words and write them on the lines. Draw a picture for each word.

2. ____________________

3. ____________________

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Short “e” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. slept

The baby slept through the night.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern

2. extend

Our teacher said she would extend recess by five minutes.

3. February

February is the shortest month of the year.

“e” words

4. velvet

The curtains were soft and made of purple velvet.

5. kept

We kept our goldfish in a small bowl on the dresser.

6. helmet

Bob wore a helmet while riding his bike.

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7. Wednesday We will go to the toy store on Wednesday.

“ue” word

8. select

Mark couldn’t wait to select a new book to buy.

9. guess

They each had to guess a number between one and ten.

10. swept

Emma hummed as she swept the kitchen floor.

11. better

The weather is better today than yesterday.

12. never

Never talk to a stranger in the street.

13. sever

Strong wind can sever a branch from the tree.

14. member

Every member of the club got a badge.

15. letter

Grandma wrote a letter to me in camp.

Spelling Patterns Short “e” (eh) can be spelled in different ways. ‘‘e’’: Example: kept ‘‘ue’’: Example: guess

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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. Always wear your ___________________ when riding a bike to stay safe.

2. ___________________ give up, even when things get tough.

3. Smile at others; it will make their day ___________________.

4. You should always be a good ___________________ of the group.

5. If you’re not sure, take a ___________________ and see what happens.

6. When you write a ___________________, be sure to use your best handwriting.

7. When you’ve ___________________ the floor, it will feel neater in your home.

Swap It › Write the spelling word that has the same meaning as the bolded words.

1. I will reach out my hand to you when you get to the top.

___________________

2. The baby took a nap for three hours.

___________________

4. Only a very sharp knife will be able to cut through the rope.

___________________

5. It can be hard to pick out new paint colors for your house.

___________________

6. My birthday is in the shortest month of the year. ___________________ 7. She held onto her baby blanket until she was twelve years old. ___________________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I’m in the middle, not the start, I come after Tuesday, that’s the part.

Thursday follows, but I’m the one, That makes the week half done. What day am I?

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3. Her new dress is made of a soft, fuzzy material. ___________________

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

Winter Fun and Safety Some children love summer, but others wait for winter fun. In the month of _____________, 1

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it’s a great time for winter activities. There are many things to do, like sledding, ice skating, or building snowmen. It’s important to be safe and ready for the cold weather.

Here are some tips for staying safe while having fun!

When going outside in the winter, always _____________ the right clothing. Make sure to 2

wear a _____________ when you’re skating, sledding, or skiing. It protects your head if 3

you fall. It’s something you should _____________ forget!

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Dress in warm clothes. _____________ coats or soft, warm jackets will keep you cozy.

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Make sure to wear mittens, a hat, and warm boots, too. When you’re well-dressed, you will feel much _____________ in the cold! You’ll also be able to _____________ the time you’re 6

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You may awaken to the news that while you _____________, some snow 8

fell. After such a night, it can be hard to walk outside. The snow has to

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be _____________ away to make sure the path is clear. Your driveway and sidewalks should also be _____________ clean so no one slips.

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If you wake up and see fresh snow outside, you might be excited to play.

Before heading outside, check if the weather is safe for playing. If there are strong winds, they could _____________ a branch from a tree. If you 11

see something dangerous, just tell a _____________ of the community 12

safety team.

In snowy places, the township sends trucks to clear the snow. They set a day each week when no cars can park on the street. For example, if the township sets _______________ as the snow clearing day, cars must be 13

moved out of their parking spots on Tuesday night. It’s important to stay away from the trucks while they are clearing the snow.

If the weather isn’t good for playing, stay inside and find other fun things to do. You could write a _____________ to a friend, read a book, or play 14

a game with your family. _____________ what? By being prepared and wearing the right clothes, 15

you can have a safe and fun winter.

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1. slept 2. extend 3. February 4. velvet 5. kept 6. helmet 7. Wednesday 8. select 9. guess 10. swept 11. better 12. never 13. sever 14. member 15. letter

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Long ‘‘e’’ Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. please

It is polite to say please and thank you.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. needle

Mom used a needle to sew on the button.

3. free

David got a free ticket for the raffle.

“ee” words

4. defeat

We tried our best to defeat the other team.

5. people

Some people like to go camping.

6. reason

The reason I am late is because I missed the bus.

7. team

The boys hoped their team would win the game.

8. either

You can either color with markers or crayons.

9. sleep

Ben did not want to go to sleep early.

10. weekend

I’m going to visit my grandma this weekend.

11. breeze

A breeze blew in through the window.

12. indeed

The cake was indeed delicious, just like mom said.

13. speech

Everyone clapped after the speech.

14. heater

The heater warmed up the living room.

15. treat

We had ice cream for a summer treat.

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“eo” word

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Spelling Patterns Long “e” (ee) can be spelled in different ways. “ee”: Example: needle “ea”: Example: team “eo”: Example: people “ei”: Example: either

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Synonyms › Write the spelling word that is a synonym to the bolded word.

1. Different kinds of folks were at the circus.

___________________

2. The seamstress stuck a pin in the fabric to hold it in place.

___________________

3. A light wind blew the leaves around and around.

___________________

4. Mom prepares a small snack for us when we come off the bus. ___________________ 5. After the three-hour hike, it was time for us to rest. ___________________ 6. Jack is the best player in our group. ___________________ 7. He felt sad after the loss, but he knew he tried his best.

___________________

Teacher’s Note A synonym is a word that means the same or almost the same as another word.

Riddles › Write the spelling word that best answers each riddle.

1. I’m a word used to be polite. When asking for something, I’m just right. _____________ 2. I’m what you say, clear and loud. Speak your mind in front of a crowd. _____________ _____________

4. I come after Friday but before Monday. I give you time to rest and play. _____________ 5. A ticket to enter, for a fun day, if you got it for _____________, then you did not pay.

6. I am a word that you use to agree. You’ll see the letter “e” twice in me. _____________ 7. You can have _____________ this or that, but not both - remember that.

Word Riddle

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3. When the cold makes you blue - I warm you up, that’s what I do.

› Solve the riddle.

My first letter comes after q.

The next two letters are the first two letters of eat.

The rest of the word is the opposite of daughter. ________________

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

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Emma pulled her sweater on tight as she stepped outside. A warm morning _____________ 1

blew across the prairie. Life on the prairie was hard, but she loved the big, open land. She felt _____________ to run and explore.

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Papa was busy fixing the wagon. “We need a strong team of horses to pull it,” he said, wiping his face. “The trip to town is long, and we can’t afford to fail and face _____________. I would like to arrive in town before the _____________.”

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Emma’s little sister, Beth, was inside pushing a _____________ through Mama’s sewing 5

fabric. “Mama, do I have to help? Can we _____________ have a break for a few 6

minutes?” she complained. “I don’t want to help, _____________ ,” thought Emma as she 7

sorted some socks that Mama had washed.

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Mama smiled. “There’s no _____________ that you should stop working.

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We still have chores to do!”

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Emma and Beth looked at each other. Maybe Mama would let them have a small _____________ like the blueberries they had picked after their 9

2. needle

work was done.

That night, Emma lay in bed, listening to the wind outside. She couldn’t _____________. The prairie was quiet but sometimes made strange 10

noises. “Do you think there are other _____________ nearby?” she 11

4. defeat 5. people

7. team

“Maybe,” she said sleepily. “But I hope they’re friendly.”

The next day, Papa brought home a new wood burning _____________ 12

for their cabin. “This will keep us warm in winter,” he said proudly.

Later that afternoon, they visited town. A man stood in the center, giving a _____________ about how important it was for everyone to help build 13

8. either 9. sleep 10. weekend 11. breeze 12. indeed

“We need everyone’s help,” he said. “This will be a place for all the children. We will work together as a _____________ to get it done.”

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Emma squeezed Beth’s hand. She liked the idea of learning with other children. “This is a great idea,” she whispered. “_____________,” Beth agreed with a smile.

13. speech 14. heater 15. treat

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Long “e” with “y” and “ey” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. only

There was only one cookie left in the jar.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. chimney

Our fireplace has a tall brick chimney.

3. key

Kate found the hidden key to the chest.

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4. family

My family is very special.

5. honey

Bees make honey in their hives.

6. silly

Tommy likes to make silly faces.

7. jelly

Mom spread jelly on our toast.

8. volley

The coach taught us how to volley the ball over the net.

9. donkey

The donkey ate hay in the barn.

10. baby

The baby crawled across the floor.

11. valley

The river flowed through the valley.

12. very

That is a very beautiful sunset!

13. happy

Eddy was happy to see his friends at school.

14. busy

Mike is always busy fixing the pipes.

15. turkey

A turkey is a big bird with long feathers.

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Spelling Patterns Long “e” (ee) can be spelled in different ways. ‘‘ey’’ at the end of a word: Example: chimney ‘‘y’’ at the end of a word: Example: silly

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Cause and Effect › Write the spelling word that best completes each cause and effect sentence.

1. We had a day off from school, so my _________________ went on a trip.

2. The cow was not in the zoo today, so we watched the _________________ instead.

3. Emma had a lot of homework, so she was _________________ all afternoon.

4. The weather was cold outside, so the _________________ had smoke coming out of it.

5. Everyone enjoyed the pizza, therefore, there was _________________ one slice left.

6. I couldn’t open the lock because we lost the _________________.

7. There was traffic on the highway, so they got home _________________ late.

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

1. Land is to ocean as mountain is to _____________.

2. Funny is to joke as _____________ is to clown.

3. Shark is to fish as _____________ is to bird.

5. Frown is to smile as sad is to _____________.

6. Jump is to rope as _____________ is to ball.

7. Crib is to _____________ as doghouse is to puppy.

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4. Macaroni is to cheese as peanut butter is to _____________.

› Solve the riddle.

I am sweet but not a candy, Made by bees, small and handy.

Drizzle me on toast or in your tea, Golden and sticky—what could I be? ________________

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

Behind the Scenes with a Zookeeper Hi! Thanks for talking with us today. Can you tell us what it’s like to be a zookeeper?

Zookeeper: Of course! Being a zookeeper is a _____________ exciting job. I take care of 1

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all kinds of animals every day. Some are big, some are small, and some can even act a bit _____________!

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That sounds amazing! What animals do you take care of?

Zookeeper: I care for many animals, but one of my favorites is the _____________. I also 3

take care of a _____________ named Tom. He makes funny gobbling sounds.

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Wow! You must be _____________ all the time. What’s the secret to being a good 5

zookeeper?

Zookeeper: I make sure all the animals have food, water, and a clean and safe place to live. I feed the bears _____________, the monkeys bananas, and the birds special seeds.

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To keep the animals safe, I keep all gates locked with a _____________.

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Do the animals ever act funny?

Zookeeper: Oh, yes! Sometimes, the baby goats jump around kicking

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and the seals play games in the water.

3. key

That sounds like fun! Where do the animals sleep?

Zookeeper: We have different homes for them. The wolves have a big space down in the _____________. The horses stay in the stables. Some 9

animals, like raccoons, try to sneak into the smoky _____________ for 10

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5. honey 6. silly 7. jelly

9. donkey

Do you have young animals at the zoo?

Zookeeper: Yes! Right now, we have a _____________ panda and a 12

tiny giraffe. We also have many little ducklings. Baby animals make us

10. baby 11. valley 12. very

_____________, but also need extra care.

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remember to be kind to the animals. Don’t forget that you can buy food, drinks, and even ______________ sandwiches at the food stand.

14. busy 15. turkey

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8. volley

during the day. They come out at night to play.

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Short “u” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

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

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“u” words

“ou” words

1. from

David borrowed a book from the class library.

2. Sunday

Next Sunday is my birthday.

3. money

Tommy saved up money to buy a bike.

4. done

The workers are done building our house.

5. under

We keep our bikes under the steps.

6. double

My brother ordered a double scoop of ice cream.

7. mother

Kate’s mother has an English accent.

8. cousin

My cousin and I built a clubhouse in the woods.

9. month

December is the last month of the year.

10. trouble

Jimmy has trouble tying his shoes.

11. brother

I walk to school with my brother.

12. couple

A couple of kids played in the yard.

13. wonder

I wonder what’s for dinner tonight.

14. young

Eli was too young to play outside by himself.

15. tough

The math problem was tough, but we figured it out.

Spelling Patterns Short “u” (uh) can be spelled in different ways. “o”: Example: money “u”: Example: Sunday “ou”: Example: double

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

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

1. Pasta is a food that comes _________________ Italy.

2. Isaac has three sisters and one baby _________________.

3. If you make _________________ in school, the principal may call your parents.

4. Homework must be _________________ before inviting friends over.

5. _________________ is our day of the week for laundry and gardening.

6. Did you ever _________________ what it would be like to travel to space?

7. We each ate a _________________ of cookies at the party.

Word Sets 1. coins, dollars, gold,

_________________

2. week, day, year,

_________________

3. below, beneath, down,

_________________

4. mommy, mama, mom,

_________________

5. baby, child, chick,

_________________

6. twins, shoes, chopsticks,

_________________

7. family, aunt, uncle,

_________________

Word Riddle

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

› Solve the riddle.

Hard to spell but easy to say, I rhyme with “stuff” in a special way.

I’m not soft, I’m rough and strong, Guess my spelling, it won’t be long! ________________

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

A Trip to the Circus One sunny _____________ morning, Max and his little _____________ , Ben, and their 1

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_____________ Tom were so excited because they were going to the circus! Their 3

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_____________ had promised them a fun day, and it was finally here. All Max could do 4

was think and _____________ what amazing things they would see.

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The circus was even bigger than they had imagined! They paid some _____________ and 6

walked right in.

“Look, Max!” Ben pointed to a clown juggling six balls in the air. Max’s mouth dropped open. “Wow, that’s _____________ the amount that I can do!”

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They walked around and saw a _____________ child riding an elephant. They also saw 8

acrobats flipping high in the sky. The circus was full of surprises!

After they ate some cotton candy, it was time for the show to begin. They found their seats, and the lights went dim. The ringmaster stepped into the spotlight.

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“Welcome!” he shouted. “Get ready for the best show ever!”

The crowd clapped. The first act was a group of strong, _____________ 9

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lions jumping _____________ and over big fire rings. Max watched, 10

Amazed at how brave the lion tamers were.

Next, there was a clown who made everyone laugh by tripping over his big shoes. Ben even got picked _____________ the crowd to help the 11

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walkers did a daring act. They walked across a rope, standing tall and proud. They would be in _____________ if the rope got shaky.

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ever! I can’t wait for next year!”

When Max and Ben got home, they wrote a thank you note to their mom.

They listed all the fun things they liked about the trip. They couldn’t wait

5. under 6. double 7. mother 8. cousin 9. month 10. trouble 11. brother 12. couple 13. wonder 14. young 15. tough

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The most exciting part was when a _____________ of tightrope

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4. done

clown on stage.

for the next trip to the circus!

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Contractions Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern: n’t word

‘s words

‘ll words

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‘ve words

‘d words

‘m word

1. isn’t

It isn’t cold outside today.

2. she’s

She’s always smiling when I see her.

3. he’s

He’s going to the store later.

4. they’ll

I wonder if they’ll be on time to school.

5. I’ve

It looks like I’ve lost my key.

6. we’ll

We’ll help the old man with his bags.

7. we’ve

That was the heaviest snow we’ve ever seen.

8. it’s

That giraffe is so tall; it’s reaching the trees.

9. they’ve

Go check if they’ve finished their homework.

10. she’ll

She’ll cook meatballs and spaghetti for supper.

11. you’ll

You’ll really enjoy a trip to that park.

12. they’d

They’d finished their homework before dinner.

13. you’d

Grandpa thought you’d help rake the leaves.

14. I’d

I’d rather jump rope than play ball.

15. I’m

I’m the tallest in my class.

Spelling Patterns Contractions are when two words are combined into one by leaving out one or more letters and replacing it with a symbol called an apostrophe (uh-POS-truh-fee).

Examples: I + am you + will

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Matching › Draw a line to the word that can replace the two bolded words in the sentence.

1. You will be so surprised to hear what happened.

they’d

2. My father said that he is buying a school bus.

It’s

3. It is going to be our family’s new car.

You’ll

4. I am excited to show it to my friends.

I’d

5. Maybe they will think that it’s funny. he’s 6. They had baked the cake but forgot the sugar.

I’m

7. I would love if this would happen.

they’ll

Multiple Choice 1. I wonder if ____________ planting vegetables.

a. she’s

b. isn’t

c. we’ll

2. ____________ never been on an airplane.

a. We’ll

b. I’ve

c. Isn’t

3. That clock broke; it ____________ ticking today.

a. I’ve

b. they’ve

c. isn’t

4. ____________ been waiting for the delivery

a. I’m

b. We’ve

c. It’s

5. Mr. Smith asked if ____________ like to help him.

a. she’s

b. it’s

c. you’d

6. The teacher said ____________ start learning soon.

a. she’s

b. we’ll

c. they’ve

7. ____________ been to that store twice this week.

a. They’ve b. She’ll

Word Riddle

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› Choose the correct word to fill in the blank and write it on the line.

› Solve the riddle.

I look like a shell you find on the shore.

But I’m really two words, not just one anymore.

Take “she” and “will,” then drop the “w” and “i.”

What word do you get when you give it a try? ________________

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

A Treehouse for Three One sunny Sunday morning, Max, Jake, and Ben decided they were going to build the best treehouse ever. ____________ (They had) been dreaming about it for weeks. “I think it’ll 1

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be the coolest treehouse in the whole forest!” Max said, holding up a piece of wood. “____________ (We have) got everything we need,” Jake and Ben said. “Nails, hammers, 2

and lots of ideas. ____________ (It is) going to be amazing!”

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reach that high,” he said, squinting. “What if we can’t get the ladder to stay?”

Max smiled. “____________ (We will) figure it out. We’ve done stuff like this before. It 5

____________ (is not) going to be too difficult.”

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“I’ll go first!” Jake offered. He grabbed the ladder and carefully climbed up. “I think this is the perfect spot for the floor.”

“Be careful!” Ben warned. “You’re higher than ____________ (you would) think!”

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“It’s the most beautiful treehouse ____________ (I have) ever seen,” 10

Max’s mom said when she came to see it.

Ben grinned. “____________ (I would) love to stay here and read a book.”

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Jake walked away for a few minutes. He came back holding a rope ladder. “I hope ____________ (he is) going to tie it on tight,” thought Ben. 12

The boys couldn’t wait for their friends to come visit their new hideout. “____________(They will) be amazed!” Ben exclaimed.

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“____________(They have) been waiting all week to see this,” Max said.

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Review Word Activities Short ‘‘e’’ Words

slept guess

› Unscramble the letters in parentheses. Then, write the word to complete the sentence.

better

1. (ugses) Sam tried to ___________ what was wrapped up in the gift box.

never

2. (vener) I will ___________ be late for school again.

3. (lespt) Pat ___________ under his covers until the sun came up.

4. (ttbere) It is ___________ to eat fruits than candies.

Long ‘‘e’’ Words please people sleep treat

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

1. Folks, friends, humans, ___________ 2. Snack, gift, candy, ___________ 3. Thank you, sorry, you’re welcome, ___________

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4. Rest, nap, doze, ___________

t a words only family very busy

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1. just one and no more

only

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2. having a lot to do

very

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3. a group of people who are related to each other

busy

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4. a lot or more than usual

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Review Word Activities Short ‘‘u’’ Words money under

›W rite the word that completes each sentence, and rhymes with the underlined word.

mother

1. Martin paid a lot of ____________ for the honey.

brother

2. Bob is my other ____________.

3. My ____________ screwed on the cover.

Contraction Words I’m it’s isn’t we’ve

› Write the spelling word for each word pair.

1. it is

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4. Sometimes, I wonder about what is ____________ the steps.

2. we have ____________ 3. is not

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4. I am

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Review Word Activities › Answer the clues with a spelling word. Fill in the blanks on the following page to complete the crossword puzzle.

Apostrophes should be written in their own box on the puzzle.

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Across:

1. slept

1. Short for “I am“ ___________

2. guess

3. Just one and nothing more ___________

3. better

4. The group of people that you live with ___________

4. never 5. please 6. people 7. sleep 8. treat 9. only 10. family

6. A short way to say “is not” ___________ 9. Rhymes with wept and kept ___________ 10. When something is below something else ___________ 11. A polite word we say when asking for something ___________ 13. You wear pajamas when you go to ___________ .

14. When you have a lot to do, you are ___________ .

11. very

16. More than one person ___________

12. busy

17. Short for “we have” ___________

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Down: 2. Paper or coins you use to buy things ___________ 5. This person is known as Mom, Mommy, or Mama ___________ 6. A shorter way to say “it is” ___________ 7. To try to figure out an answer ___________ 8. Something special that you might get for good work ___________ 12. When you are not sick anymore, you are ___________ .

14. A boy in your family ___________ 15. Not ever ___________

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Review Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

› Complete the crossword puzzle.

2 1

3 5 4 7

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Short “u” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

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

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“u” words

1. drum

The band marched to the beat of the drum.

2. just

I missed my alarm and just woke up.

3. bunk

Our bunk won the contest in camp.

4. hundred

I have a hundred stamps in my collection.

5. public

The park is open to the public every day.

6. must

Baby chicks must stay warm when they are born.

7. juggle

My brother can juggle four balls.

8. none

None of the neighbors had eggs to lend.

9. hungry

Hungry cows ate in the field.

10. monkey

The monkey ate five bananas.

11. thunder

Thunder and lightning can scare a baby.

12. tunnel

The train drove through the tunnel.

13. cover

Cover the pot so the water can boil.

14. number

Lily wrote her phone number on a piece of paper.

15. punish

The king will punish the thief.

Spelling Patterns Short “u” (uh) can be spelled in different ways. ‘‘o’’: Example: none ‘‘u’’ : Example: hundred

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

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

1. A type of bed with two levels to sleep on. ____________ 2. A loud noise heard from the sky during a rainstorm. ____________ 3. I’m an animal that likes to copy what it sees. ____________ 4. I’m a musical instrument that you hit with sticks. ____________ 5. If you can throw and catch balls in the air, you can ____________.

6. If you need to eat or would like some food, you are ____________.

7. You can travel through me underground by car or train. ____________

Swap It › Write the spelling word that has the same meaning as the bolded words.

1. We have exactly one more hour to finish cleaning our room.

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2. It is not nice to scream and shout in the open. ________________

4. The father had to give a time-out to his son.

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5. You have to look both ways before crossing the street.

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6. Not one of the trees changed colors yet. ________________ 7. Be sure to screw the cap back onto the soda bottle.

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I am a word that’s used to count, To tell you what is the amount.

I can be large or I can be small.

Without me, math won’t work at all.

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3. She knew all the answers on the math test and got a perfect score. ________________

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

How to Catch Fish Catching fish can be fun. Do you want to know how?

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First, you ___________ have the right supplies. You’ll need a fishing rod, a reel, and some 1

fishing line. You’ll also need a hook and worms. The worms will attract the ___________ fish.

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Now, let’s talk about where to fish. You can fish in a ___________ lake or pond. Look for 3

a quiet spot where the fish like to swim. Check the weather before you go. Fish are more likely to be around when it’s warm and sunny. Wear a cap to ___________ your head 4

___________ in case the sun is strong. If you hear ___________ , wait until the storm 5

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passes. Safety first!

Once you’re at your spot, connect the hook to the end of the line. Put a worm on the hook.

Hold the rod with both hands. Throw the fishing line into the water. Try to be very still. You don’t want to scare the fish away! While you wait, enjoy the outdoors. Don’t hum a tune or

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___________ a beat on a log. That might keep the fish away.

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If you feel a tug on the line, chances are you caught a fish! Use the

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fishing reel to pull the line towards you and check. It can be hard to ___________ everything you’re holding. Each time you practice, it’ll 8

get easier. Fishing takes patience. It isn’t about catching a certain ___________ of fish. Sometimes, you might feel like you’ve been fishing 9

for a ___________ hours, but don’t give up. Don’t ___________ yourself 11

for not catching any fish. ___________ of it matters as long as you’re 12

When you’re done fishing, find a spot under lots of trees. If the trees are full of leaves, it will feel cool and shady, like being inside a ___________.

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You may even fall asleep after all that hard work. Perhaps you’ll dream about a forest, with a ___________ swinging from a tree and a rabbit 14

resting by a bush.

Once you get good at fishing, you can teach others. I’m sure your whole 15

3. bunk 4. hundred 5. public 6. must

having a good time.

___________ at camp would love to learn!

2. just

7. juggle 8. none 9. hungry 10. monkey 11. thunder 12. tunnel 13. cover 14. number 15. punish

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Short “i” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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“i” words

1. pretty

We saw pretty flowers in the garden.

2. little

My little brother likes to play.

3. spring

The weather gets warmer in the spring.

4. winter

It snowed a lot this winter.

5. sibling

Lily is my youngest sibling.

6. river

We took a boat ride down the river.

7. frigid

The air felt frigid, and it made Larry shiver.

8. December

December is the last month of the year.

9. filter

We need to filter the water before drinking it.

10. children

Three children giggled in the clubhouse.

11. limit

There is a limit to how much candy you can eat.

12. chicken

Our chicken laid two eggs this morning.

13. begin

Let’s begin the science project this afternoon.

14. fill

Please fill the bucket with soap and water so we can mop.

15. dish

Meat and potatoes were served as the main dish.

“e” words

Spelling Patterns Short “i” (ih) can be spelled in different ways. ‘‘i’’: Example: little ‘‘e’’: Example: pretty

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Antonyms › Write the spelling word that is an antonym to the bolded word.

1. Sam’s pet hamster is big and furry.

________________

2. Check out that ugly duckling swimming in the pond.

________________

3. Most adults like to eat chips and cookies.

________________

4. The summer is my favorite season.

________________

5. Josh asked me to empty the bucket of toys.

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6. It was time to end the meeting with Mr. Smith.

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7. The bedroom was hot, and we could not sleep.

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Make it Plural! › Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence as a plural form.

1. There are five ___________s in my family.

2. Kate helped dry the breakfast ___________es.

3. The students found the ___________s on the map and colored them blue.

5. The pool has strong ___________s to clean the water.

6. The trampoline has ___________s that make it bounce.

7. Speed ___________s keep everyone safe on the road.

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4. Feathered ___________s jumped around the coop waiting for some food.

› Solve the riddle.

I’m the twelfth month of the year, With chilly days that bring frost near.

I end with “r” and start with “D.” You always must capitalize me. What’s my name? ________________

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

The Changing Seasons Have you ever wondered what happens when ____________ turns into ____________ ?

1

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It’s like the outdoors is waking up from a long, cold nap!

In ________________ , the world can feel ____________ — so cold that your breath turns 3

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into little clouds! The ____________ might even freeze, making it look like a giant ice 5

skating rink. People bundle up in warm jackets and scarves to stay cozy. The trees have lost their leaves. Many animals are hiding out, staying warm. Some animals, like bears, are taking long naps during the winter.

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, spring ____________s . The snow 6

starts to melt. ____________ flowers peek out of the ground. Suddenly, colorful buds start 7

growing on the trees. The grass turns a fresh, bright green. This is the perfect time for ____________ to run outside with their ____________s and enjoy the sunshine.

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One of the best parts about spring is how the river starts to ____________ up again with water as the snow melts away. Frogs begin 10

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to croak. Birds sing happy songs in the trees. In fact, many animals have babies in spring. Chickens on a farm lay eggs that will soon hatch into ____________ chicks! Spring is a season full of new beginnings. Flowers 11

bloom, animals come out to play, and children can finally spend more

1. pretty 2. little 3. spring 4. winter

time outdoors.

There is no ____________ to the number of exciting new changes that 12

take place in the spring. Your favorite ____________ may change from a 13

warm bowl of ____________ soup to refreshing popsicles.

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Before you know it, the seasons will change again. This time, the summer sun will shine, and hot weather will come. Some people like to wear sunglasses to ____________ out the bright light. Swimming pools and 15

biking trails will fill with people as the cold winter ends.

5. sibling 6. river 7. frigid 8. December 9. filter 10. children 11. limit 12. chicken 13. begin

15. dish

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Long “i” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

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

“eye” word

“igh” word

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1. while

I’ll color while you paint.

2. item

There was an item missing from the lunchbox.

3. eyes

Mike’s eyes are brown.

4. wise

Grandparents are old and wise.

5. lion

A lion roared loudly.

6. size

His hat did not fit because it was the wrong size.

7. drive

Dad will drive us to school today.

8. right

If you get the answer right, you will receive a point.

9. tiny

Tiny ants crawled across the picnic table.

10. pilot

The pilot landed the plane smoothly.

11. tried

I tried to catch the ball, but I missed.

12. hike

You can hike up the hill to watch the sunrise.

13. silent It was silent in the classroom when the teacher spoke.

14. arrival

Our cousins’ arrival was very exciting.

15. idea

The writer had a good idea for the story.

Spelling Patterns Long “i” (iye) can be spelled in different ways. “i-consonant-e” : (the silent “e” at the end, makes the “i” long). Example: wise ‘‘eye’’ : Example: eyes ‘‘igh’’ : Example: right ‘‘i’’ : Example: item ‘‘ie’’ : Example: tried

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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. Who drives a plane?

________________

2. What do you use to help you see?.

________________

3. What is the opposite of left?

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4. Who is the king of all animals?

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5. What is something that only adults can do?

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6. How should it sound in the library?

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7. What do you call a walk up a mountain?

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Correct the Mistakes 1. Car washes for you! Free snack and drinks wile you wait.

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2. Babysitter available for your tinee little kids.

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3. New grocery store. We have every eytem that you need.

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4. Swimming pool for rent. Ready for summer’s arrivel.

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5. Make a wyse decision. Hire us to shovel your snow.

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6. New shoe store. We have every siz shoe and sneaker.

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7. Tryde to fix your bike? Didn’t work? We can fix it for you.

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Word Riddle

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› Find the spelling mistake in each advertisement. Rewrite the word correctly.

› Solve the riddle.

I am something you have in your mind, A thought or plan that you might find.

I can be great or small.

I help you think and solve it all. ________________

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

The Role of a Pilot A ____________ is a person who flies an airplane or helicopter. Pilots are important 1

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because they help bring people and goods to different places. It is harder to fly a plane than to ____________ a car. Pilots must be smart and ____________. They have to be 2

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able to make the ____________ decisions in hard situations. This is why pilots go through 4

lots of training before they are allowed to fly on their own.

One of the first things a pilot learns is how to prepare for a flight. Before takeoff, pilots check each ____________ on the plane to make sure everything is safe. They inspect the 5

airplane to make sure it is the right ____________ for the job. A plane that is too small 6

may not be able to carry enough people or luggage, while a plane that is too large could be difficult to fly.

During a flight, pilots use their ____________ to watch for any dangers in the sky.

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cockpit, pilots must focus on their work, no matter how ____________ 9

the buildings and cars below seem. Pilots also need to be able to handle surprises. For example, if a pilot is flying over a forest and spots a ____________ in the wild below, they must stay focused. If something 10

goes wrong ____________ they are flying, they must stay calm and think 11

quickly. If you have ever ____________ flying a plane, you would know 12

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weather and the time in the place where they will be landing. Pilots who have time between flights sometimes like to explore the area, whether it’s a new city or the countryside. This is a good ____________ to help 14

them relax before their next flight. However, they need to make sure to rest before flying again. A long ____________ is not a good choice for a 15

pilot who will be flying soon. Pilots have an important job in making sure

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Before the ____________ at their destination, pilots announce the

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6. size

that it is no easy thing.

flights are safe and smooth.

1. while

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Long “i” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

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

“igh” word

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“y” words

1. wild

Lions are wild animals.

2. Friday

We will visit our grandparents on Friday.

3. slight

There is a slight crack in the window.

4. kind

My teacher is kind to us.

5. sign

A red stop sign has eight sides.

6. child

Dad liked to color when he was a child.

7. dry

You can use a towel to dry your hands.

8. mind

I don’t mind sharing my crayons.

9. type

Cherries are my favorite type of fruit.

10. behind

Jimmy hid behind the slide in the park.

11. my

My cat likes to nap in the sun.

12. fly

Tiny insects fly around the flowers.

13. buy

My sister will buy apples at the grocery.

14. style

The log cabin had an old-fashioned style.

15. cry

Babies may cry when they are hungry.

Spelling Patterns Long “i” (iye) can be spelled in different ways. ‘‘i’’ : Example: wild ‘‘igh’’ : Example: slight ‘‘y’’ : Example: dry

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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. Sunday is to Monday as Thursday is to ________________.

2. Happy is to sad as calm is to ________________.

3. Hateful is to mean as helpful is to ________________.

4. Dog is to puppy as parent is to ________________.

5. Car is to drive as plane is to ________________.

6. Cold is to hot as wet is to ________________.

7. Your is to yours as ________________ is to mine.

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

1. Don’t ________________ over spilled milk.

2.

________________ one, get one free.

3. Stop at the stop ________________.

5. There’s a ________________ chance of rain.

6. Each person has their own ________________.

7. Don’t look ________________ you; keep moving forward.

Word Riddle

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4. Make up your ________________.

› Solve the riddle.

I have two meanings that are both quite different.

One means a kind or a category.

The other is something you do when you write using a keyboard. ________________

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

Up Close with Birds On ____________, I went to the park with my friends to learn about birds. The air was cool 1

and ____________, and we felt a ____________ breeze. We were excited because we had 2

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learned about birds in school. Today, we would see them up close. Our ____________ tour 4

guide showed us where to look out for birds. She also told us some amazing facts.

Our guide told us to try and spot an unusual bird. “You have to use your ____________ 5

and focus,” she said. I had brought along a pair of binoculars. As I looked through them, I saw a bird ____________ a tree. Then, it flew out into the sky. I was amazed to see 6

how birds ____________ so high. It’s also amazing that they can travel long distances.

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One of my friends said she wanted to ____________ a pair of binoculars so she could 8

see the birds better. “Maybe next time,” she said, because her mom said they would have to save up for them.

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over and saw a baby bird that had fallen from its nest. We knew we should be careful because it might be scared. A smart person from the park told us to leave it alone so the parents could come back for it.

1. wild 2. Friday 3. slight

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to tree. I pointed out a bird to my friend, saying, “That’s ____________ 11

favorite ____________ of bird!” It was a blue jay. I’ve always loved blue 12

jays since I was a very small ____________.

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There was a ____________ that said “Bird Watching Area.” Right next 14

to it, we spotted a ____________ bird hopping on the ground. It was 15

amazing to see these birds in nature. They were just like the ones we learned about in class.

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As we walked around, we noticed that each bird had a different

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-ed or -ing Endings Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. wished

Tommy wished he could fly.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. filled

The man filled our balloons with air.

3. laughing

My friend was laughing when I told him a joke.

-ing words

4. counting

We are counting down the days until the trip.

5. painted

Becky painted a beautiful sunset.

6. floated

A leaf floated on the pond.

7. reading

Robert is reading a book to his siblings.

8. raced

Runners raced to the finish line.

9. thanked

Mr. Brown thanked us for washing his car.

10. happened

Something surprising happened this morning.

11. trapped

The mouse was trapped in the corner.

12. standing

Standing straight makes you look taller.

13. mopped

Mom mopped the kitchen floor.

14. blinked

She blinked when I turned on the light.

15. looking

People are looking for new shoes at the sale.

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Spelling Patterns Words ending in “-ing” mean the action is happening now. Example: laughing Words ending in “-d” or “-ed” mean the action already happened. Example: painted

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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 kids were ______________ when they saw the clown.

2. We were ______________ for the missing piece of the puzzle.

3. Guess what ______________ at school today?

4. We spent the afternoon ______________ the peanuts we found in the hunt.

5. I ______________ my friend to the corner of the block.

6. Max is ______________ on the top of a tall ladder.

7. ______________ is a great way to relax.

Switch It › Read the first sentence. Fill in the second sentence with an -ed word.

1. Tomorrow I will paint. Yesterday, I ______________.

2. David wishes for a new bike. David ______________ for a new bike last year.

3. We will fill in the test answers. We ______________ in the test answers yesterday.

5. Make sure to thank the bus driver. I ______________ the bus driver when he dropped me off.

6. On Thursday, we will mop the floor. Last Thursday, we ______________ the floor.

7. The spider will trap a bug in its web. The spider ______________ a bug in its web.

Word Riddle

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4. Ice cubes are floating in the juice. Ice cubes ______________ in the juice this morning.

› Solve the riddle.

I’m something you do with your eyes, I happen quickly, sometimes from surprise.

I don’t last long but happen all the time.

Can you solve this little rhyme? ________________

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

The Lemonade Stand Dan, Bob, and Mike had always ____________ they could run their own lemonade stand.

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One sunny Sunday morning, they finally made it happen. They took out their brushes and ____________ a big wooden sign. It said, “Fresh Lemonade – Only 50 Cents!” The boys 2

____________ to the corner of Dan’s street to set up their stand. Bob squeezed fresh 3

lemons. Mike ____________ up the pitchers with water. Dan added ice cubes, sugar, and 4

lemon juice to each one. After mixing it well, they were ready to start selling their treat.

A neighbor walked by, ____________ the sign carefully. He ____________ in surprise and 5

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smiled. “Only 50 cents? That’s a great deal!” he said. The boys began ____________ with 7

excitement. They couldn’t wait to make a sale.

But then—uh-oh! As Mike went to refill the pitcher, he knocked it over by mistake. The lemonade ____________ in the air for a split second before splashing all over. The 8

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table and sidewalk were covered in ice-cold lemonade. “Noooo!” Dan gasped. The lemonade was everywhere! The boys felt like they were

Word List

____________ in a sticky mess.

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“It’s okay,” Bob said quickly. “We’ll fix it!” They grabbed towels and

2. filled

____________ up the spill.

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“This is not how I imagined our lemonade stand going,” Dan said,

3. laughing 4. counting

____________ sadly at the last of the lemonade.

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“Well, it’s not the end of the world,” Mike said as he looked at the table and began ____________ how many cups were left. “We still have some 12

5. painted 6. floated 7. reading

Soon, the stand was back in business. They were ____________ and 13

waiting for some more customers. A few little boys came up to order.

They paid and ____________ them for such a refreshing drink.

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As the sun started to set, the boys counted the money they made. “I can’t believe how many people came by,” said Mike. “We did it! And we even made 15 dollars!”

“Yes,” Dan said, “even though that spill ____________ , we still had a 15

great time!”

The boys cleaned up, excited to do this again another day.

8. raced 9. thanked 10. happened 11. trapped 12. standing 13. mopped 14. blinked 15. looking

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Review Word Activities Short “u” Words

just cover mother

› Group the words that rhyme with each other.

Challenge: Think of one more word that would fit into each group.

1. Group A ____________ ____________ ____________

must 2. Group B ____________ ____________ ____________

Short “i” Words little begin children winter

› Choose the word that best completes each cause and effect statement.

1. The juggler was ready to _________ his show. They opened the curtains.

2. _________ is almost here. Mom bought a scarf and hat for each of us.

3. The cake was still raw inside. We baked it a _________ longer.

4. It was getting dark outside. The ___________ had to go to bed.

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Long “i” Words › Circle the word that best answers each sentence.

1. You have two of these to help you see.

A. while

B. drive

C. eyes

D. right

2. This direction is the opposite of left.

A. while

B. drive

C. eyes

D. right

3. Another way to say a long time: “a A. while

B. drive

C. eyes

D. right

4. You might do this in a bumper car.

A. while

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C. eyes

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Review Word Activities More Long “i” Words style kind child

laughing happened filled thanked

› Write the spelling word that answers each question below.

1. Which word describes how clothing might look?

_____________

2. What do you call a son or a daughter?

_____________

3. What type of friend would you like to have?

_____________

4. Which day comes after Thursday?

_____________

-ed or -ing Endings › Write the synonym for each word or phrase.

1. took place

____________

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Friday

2. appreciated ____________ 3. giggling ____________ 4. stuffed ____________

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Review Word Activities › Complete the letter by filling in the blanks.

Dear Grandma,

Word List 1. just 2. cover 3. mother

My heart is ___________ with thanks to you. It was so special to come visit your home last week. As ___________, we always feel special to have grandparents like you. Since we were ___________, you have always been ___________ and loving to us. Grandma, you

4. must

always have ___________ the ___________ thing to say to make

5. little

us smile. Thanks for telling great bedtime stories as you tucked

6. begin

us in at night. Oh, and I ___________ mention that early morning

7. children

___________ with Grandpa to the top of the big hill on ___________

8. winter

morning. Watching the sunrise from there was lovely. Can’t wait to

9. while

come back again!

10. drive 11. eyes 12. right

Love, Trudy

13. Friday

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Use each spelling word only once on these two pages.

› First, unscramble each of the words. Next, color the words as follows: • Color words with a short “i” sound red.

• Color words with a long “i” sound blue.

• Color words with a short “u” sound yellow.

• Color words that end with -ing green.

• Color words that end with -ed orange.

1. yees

____________

7. gbein

____________

2. ktdehan ____________

8. phapdene ____________

3. hilcd

____________

9. tmreoh

____________

4. verco

____________

10. iwleh

____________

5. yslet

____________

11. itewnr

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Review Word Activities

6. glaniugh ____________

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Short “o” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. sock

My sock went missing in the laundry.

2. October

October brings cool winds and falling leaves.

3. block

Mike and Sam can bike around the block.

“o” words

4. bottle

She drank water from a bottle.

5. sorry

I was sorry when I cracked the window.

6. body

Water and sleep are both good for your body.

7. clock

That new clock rings every hour.

8. problem

We thought of a way to solve the problem.

9. rocket

The rocket blasted into space.

10. forgot

Molly forgot her lunch at home.

11. wash

You can use a mop to wash the floor.

12. doctor

They went to the doctor for a checkup.

13. jog

Let’s jog around the block.

14. pocket

She saved the candy in her pocket for later.

15. want

I want to help my mom in the kitchen.

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› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

“a” words

Spelling Patterns Short “o” (ah) can be spelled in different ways. ‘‘o’’ : Example: bottle ‘‘a’’ : Example: wash

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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. Something that tells you the time

__________________

2. Not a walk, but also not a run

__________________

3. A tall, round container used to hold liquids

__________________

4. You wear this on your toes and feet.

__________________

5. It travels to outer space.

__________________

6. You might visit me if you are sick.

__________________

7. Put your hands in me if they are cold.

__________________

Word Sets 1. January, March, April,

__________________

2. clean, scrub, sweep,

__________________

3. street, road, path,

__________________

4. apology, excuse me, forgive,

__________________

5. mistake, trouble, challenge,

__________________

6. like, wish, need

__________________

7. missed, left behind, didn’t remember,

__________________

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

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I can be strong or weak, tall or small.

I have many parts, but no screws at all. What am I?

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

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Inventions are all around us! Some are big, and some are small. But they all help make life easier. An invention doesn’t have to be huge to be great. Even small ideas can solve a _____________.

1

Some inventions are big and amazing. For example, the light bulb helps us see when it gets dark. A _____________ lets astronauts travel into space.

2

Some inventions are small but still very useful. A _____________ helps us know the time.

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Long ago, the sun was used to tell time. Now, we use clocks at home or wear them on our wrists. A clock helps us know when to go to school, when to eat, and when to go to bed.

Another smart idea is the _____________. Socks keep our feet warm and protected. If you 4

ever _____________ to wear socks, you will realize how helpful they are!

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Another smart and simple invention is the _____________. You can slip 6

in a snack, a coin, or something special to take with you. It may seem small, but a pocket can be a big help when you don’t _____________ to 7

carry a bag.

Word List 1. sock 2. October

One invention that helps us keep our homes clean is the mop. Instead of getting on your hands and knees to scrub the floor, you can use a mop to _____________ away dirt and spills while standing up. It saves time 8

and helps keep your back from getting tired!

3. block 4. bottle 5. sorry 6. body

feathers inside that help trap heat. Starting in _____________ and going 9

all the way through winter, we wear a coat to keep our _____________ 10

warm. Even the _____________ might tell you to wear one so you stay 11

7. clock 8. problem 9. rocket 10. forgot

healthy in the cold!

11. wash

One more smart invention is sunglasses. They have dark glass to help

12. doctor

block the bright sun. This way, you can see without squinting. If you go

13. jog

for a _____________ around the _____________, take those sunglasses

14. pocket

and a water _____________ with you.

15. want

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So next time something is making you feel _____________ or giving you 15

trouble, think of a new idea that can fix it and make things easier!

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Long “o” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. goat

There are two cows and one goat in the barn.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. slow

A yellow traffic light means slow down.

3. globe

We found North America on the globe.

“oa” words

4. blow

In the summer, kids like to blow bubbles.

5. hotel

The fancy hotel had a spiral staircase.

6. joke

Mark laughed when I told him a joke.

7. bonus

You can score many bonus points in the game.

8. snow

It started to snow, so the children ran outside to play.

9. expose

Picking up the rock will expose the bugs hiding under it.

10. froze

The top of the lake froze over into ice.

11. moment

Ann waited a moment and then drank the hot tea.

12. float

Rubber ducks can float in water.

13. donate

Some people donate their old toys to schools.

14. soap

To wash the dishes, you need warm water and soap.

15. yellow

Yellow is a cheerful color.

“ow” words

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Spelling Patterns Long “o” (oh) can be spelled in different ways. “oa’’ : Example: goat “ow’’ : Example: slow “o-consonant-e” (the silent “e” at the end, makes the “o” long) Example: globe “o” : Example: hotel

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Definitions › Draw a line to match each spelling word with its definition.

1. expose

a very short amount of time

2. hotel

to show something that was hidden

3. moment

something extra that you get

4. bonus

a round model of the Earth that shows lands and oceans

5. donate

when something turned to ice because it got very cold

6. globe

to give to others without getting paid back

7. froze

a place where people stay when they travel

Swap It › Write the spelling word that has the same meaning as the bolded words.

1. My favorite farm animal is the small skinny one with horns.

______________

2. Not fast but steady wins the race.

______________

4. You can push air out of your straw to make bubbles in your drink.

______________

5. Mike needs shampoo and body wash to take a shower.

______________

6. Our teacher always puts a funny story or riddle at the end of the test. _ _____________ 7. When you drop a penny in the water, it cannot stay on top of the water. ______________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I fall from the sky, but I’m not rain, I cover the ground, but I don’t leave a stain.

I’m cold to the touch, but I’m soft and light, What am I, falling down on a winter’s night?

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3. The new car is the color of a lemon. ______________

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

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In some parts of the _____________ where it snows a lot, people can stay in a special kind 1

of _____________. It is called an ice hotel. The whole place is made of _____________ 2

3

and ice! It’s very cold, but it’s also beautiful. Building an ice hotel is a _____________ job.

4

It takes time and patience. Workers take water that _____________ into ice and carve it 5

into walls and furniture.

Some people who come to stay in the ice hotel can only last for a _____________ because 6

it is so cold. Guests sleep with thick blankets that keep them warm. Guest sometimes make a _____________ about sleeping in a freezer, but the blankets keep them safe 7

and cozy. These blankets trap the heat inside and don’t _____________ them to too 8

much cold air. The cold winds _____________ outside, and the snowflakes continue to 9

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_____________ as the guests sleep safe and sound.

10

The rooms are decorated with cool carvings. Some rooms have animal designs, like a cow, sheep, or _____________ shaped on the walls or 11

ceilings. Every piece of furniture is made of ice. The whole place looks white and cloudy.

1. goat 2. slow 3. globe

When people come to see the ice hotel, they can _____________ money 12

to help pay for the workers who built it. The workers worked hard to make the hotel and keep it clean. They even use _____________ to wash 13

the floors, just like at any other hotel.

The owners of an ice hotel always hope for cold weather. If the bright _____________ sun shines too much, their whole building might melt.

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Colorful lights are a _____________ for visitors. Sometimes, workers put 15

colorful lights behind the walls. They add a nice glow. Ice hotels are cool places to visit!

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4. blow 5. hotel 6. joke 7. bonus 8. snow 9. expose 10. froze 11. moment 12. float 13. donate

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Long “o” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

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

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“o_e” words

‘oa’ words

1. most

Most kids enjoy biking in the summer.

2. bowl

Mom poured more cereal into my breakfast bowl.

3. ago

Long ago, people traveled by horse and buggy.

4. phone

The phone rang, but no one answered it.

5. over

Bob came over to play at my house.

6. coast

The coast is where the land meets the sea.

7. almost

Lucy almost forgot to feed her fish.

8. toast

For breakfast, we ate eggs with toast.

9. broke

A glass vase fell off the table and broke.

10. boat

There was a toy boat in the tub.

11. bone

The dog buried a bone in the backyard.

12. nose

I can smell fresh cookies with my nose.

13. locate

We had to locate New Jersey on the map.

14. alone

Sam likes to sit alone and read.

15. gold

Her new necklace had a gold chain.

Spelling Patterns Long “o” (oh) can be spelled in different ways. “o” : Example: over “o-consonant-e” (the silent “e” at the end, makes the “o” long) Example: broke “oa” : Example: coast

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Rhyming Words › Write the spelling words that rhyme with the given word. roast:

stone:

1. __________________

5. __________________

2. __________________

6. __________________

3. __________________

7. __________________

4. __________________

Synonyms › Write the spelling word that is a synonym to the bolded word.

1. The kite flew above the trees.

______________

2. Pete poured some milk into the dish for his cat to drink.

______________

4. A mouse can use his sniffer to find food.

______________

5. The chairs had handles made out of a shiny metal.

______________

6. It took some time for the police to find the robber.

______________

7. The ice covering the pond cracked when they tried to skate on it.

______________

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I’m a little word that tells you when Something happened way back then.

It could be yesterday, last year, or last week.

I’m a word grandpa uses when he speaks.

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3. They traveled across the ocean by ship. ______________

________________

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

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A long time _____________, in 1492, a man named Christopher Columbus set sail across 1

the ocean. He wanted to find a faster way to get to Asia to trade _____________ and 2

spices. Columbus didn’t know it yet, but he was about to make a big change in the world.

Columbus sailed in a small ship called the Santa María. He did not travel _____________.

3

He went with two other ships, the Pinta and the Niña. A small _____________ could not 4

make such a long trip across the ocean. They crossed the big Atlantic Ocean, with the wind blowing _____________ them. The trip was hard _____________ of the time, and 5

6

they _____________ gave up. The sailors were tired and worried, and some even said 7

that they should turn back. They were worn out and their _____________s felt tired. They 8

had survived on very little food. They did not have hot food, not even a _____________ 9

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of soup or a piece of _____________. But Columbus really wanted to 10

_____________ land. He had a dream of finding new places and wasn’t 11

going to stop.

1. most

noticed something in the distance. It was land! A smile _____________ 12

out across his face. They steered the _____________ (also called the 13

bow) of their ship in the direction of the land and continued on. Soon after, they reached the _____________ of what we now call the Americas.

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Columbus and his crew did not have a _____________ to call the people 15

back at home and tell them what they had found. When they arrived, Columbus thought he had reached Asia. He saw people and thought they were from India, so he called them “Indians.” Little did he know, he was actually in a completely new world—America. Columbus didn’t find the trade route he was hoping for, but his journey opened new lands to explore.

Columbus taught us to follow your dreams. Even if something seems difficult at first, you can still succeed if you keep trying.

2. bowl 3. ago 4. phone 5. over 6. coast 7. almost 8. toast 9. broke 10. boat 11. bone 12. nose 13. locate 14. alone 15. gold

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Words with “oo” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. book

We read a book before going to bed.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. loop

I learned how to tie the string in a loop.

3. cook

My mom will cook meatballs for dinner.

Long “oo” words

4. looked

The trees looked bare after the long winter.

5. foot

Benny can hop on one foot.

6. would

The baby would like a bottle.

7. pull

We worked together to pull the heavy box inside.

8. could

Uncle Tom could take you for a ride on his boat.

9. cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are a yummy treat.

10. pudding

Grandma made vanilla pudding for dessert.

11. cooking

She is cooking spaghetti for lunch.

12. wool

Farmers cut the wool from the sheep in spring.

13. spoon

The spoon goes on the right side of the plate.

14. hook

You can hang your jacket on the hook.

15. broom

Kate swept the floor with a broom.

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Spelling Patterns “oo” sound can be spelled in different ways.

Long “oo” “oo”: Example: loop Short “oo” “oo”: Example: book “ou”: Example: could (the ‘l’ is silent) “u”: Example: pudding

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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. Play is to game as read is to __________________.

2. Salad is to fork as soup is to __________________.

3. Salty is to chips as sweet is to __________________.

4. Cake is to bake as meat is to __________________.

5. Cow is to leather as sheep is to __________________.

6. Hard is to chocolate as mushy is to __________________.

7. Up is to down as push is to __________________.

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

1. A _____________ has five toes.

2. The fisherman put a worm on his _____________.

3. They used a big _____________ to sweep the floor in the wedding hall.

5. “_____________ you play a game with me?” I asked my brother.

6. She _____________ not want to spill ketchup on her white dress.

7. Henry _____________ up at the night sky and tried to count the stars.

Word Riddle

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4. It smells like something yummy must be _____________ in the kitchen.

› Solve the riddle.

I start and end in the same spot.

I rhyme with snoop and droop a lot.

Can you guess the word?

It’s ________________

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

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Making a bird feeder is a fun project! You do not need to _____________ any food for the 1

birds. You just need a few simple things from your home.

First, gather a pine cone, peanut butter, birdseed, a spoon, and some _____________ 2

yarn. Poke a hole in the top of the pine cone. Then, slip your yarn into the hole and _____________ it through to the other side. Tie the yarn into a round _____________.

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Next, using your _____________, cover the pine cone in peanut butter. Make sure you get 5

in all the little spaces! Then, pour birdseed onto a plate. Roll the sticky pine cone in the birdseed until it is fully covered. You _____________ press gently with your hands to make 6

sure the seeds stick well.

Now your bird feeder is ready to hang! Find a tree branch. Use the loop of yarn to

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_____________ the feeder onto the tree.

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If you want to add extra treats for the birds, you can tie little bits of _____________ or dried fruit to the feeder. Just be careful not to use 8

anything messy like chocolate _____________! When you are finished, 9

be sure to take a _____________ and sweep up any seeds or yarn pieces 10

that fell on the ground.

1. book 2. loop 3. cook 4. looked

While making my bird feeder, we _____________ at a nature 11

_____________ to see which birds lived nearby. I learned that some 12

birds like seeds best, while others like sweet treats! Making a bird feeder is almost like _____________ a special meal — but this time, it’s for the 13

birds! Soon, you’ll see birds land gently on the branch. They might stand on one tiny _____________ while they eat the seeds.

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You _____________ be surprised how many birds come once you hang it up.

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Word List

5. foot 6. would 7. pull 8. could 9. cookies 10. pudding 11. cooking 12. wool 13. spoon

15. broom

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-d, -ed, -ing Endings Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. piling

Ted is piling the blocks on top of each other.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. seeing

We will be seeing our new baby for the first time.

3. beginning

Our class is beginning to learn multiplication.

-ing words

4. included

My name was not included on the class list.

5. liked

Sarah liked the science lesson.

6. skipping

He is skipping down the sidewalk.

7. shopping

Mom and I went shopping for groceries.

8. blended

She blended the fruits to make a smoothie.

9. hopped

A bunny hopped across the yard.

10. going

The birds are going to warm places for the winter.

11. mopping

She is mopping the floor because she spilled juice.

12. biked

Jake biked up the hill without stopping.

13. fixed

Alex fixed the tire on my scooter.

14. opened

A new store opened down the block.

15. closing

The park is closing at sunset.

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-d -ed words

Spelling Patterns Words ending in “-ing” mean the action is happening now. Example: closing Words ending in “-d” or “-ed” mean the action already happened. Example: fixed

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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. They are ______________ to go rowing down the stream.

2. First we hiked up the hill, then we ______________ down.

3. Bob dropped the ball and ______________ away.

4. Our dog started dozing as his eyes were ______________.

5. The flood wasn’t stopping, even while he was ______________.

6. She kept tripping while she was ______________ rope.

7. Manny mixed the cement, and then he ______________ the sidewalk.

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

1. liked

mixed things together until smooth

2. beginning

putting things on top of each other

3. blended

thought something was good or fun

5. piling no longer closed 6. shopping

using your eyes to look at something

7. opened the start of something

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

If you’re part of the game and not excluded, You’re in the group — you are

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4. seeing going to buy things

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

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Long ago, in a village by the Nile River, lived a boy named Kito. He dreamed of becoming a builder like his father. One morning, at the ______________ of the workday, he followed his 1

father to work. He was in middle of building a huge storage house with many other workers.

“Today you are ______________ in the building team,” his father said. Kito smiled. He had 2

always ______________ watching the workers carve stone and shape walls.

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Kito’s first job was ______________ the stone floor. Then, he helped with ______________ 5

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bricks that were being passed down the line. It was hard work, but he kept ______________.

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At midday, the workers took a break. Kito and his friend Zuri decided to go ______________.

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They ______________ to the market for bread and fruit. On the way back, Zuri tripped and 8

dropped their food. The packages ______________, and the food spilled on the ground. A 9

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rabbit ______________ by and tried to eat some figs!

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That made them giggle. They bent down and picked up the pieces of food that they could still eat. “Let’s make a drink,” Zuri said. Back at the worksite, they prepared a special drink. It had ______________ fruit and herbs mixed 11

with water.

Word List 1. piling 2. seeing 3. beginning

Suddenly, a loud crack came from the wall. A stone block had fallen! Kito’s father rushed over. “It must be ______________ right away!” he shouted.

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If not, all the bricks on top would come crashing down. The workers worked together quickly, and Kito helped carry tools. He was slowly ______________ that building takes a lot of hard work.

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Later, Kito helped the guard by ______________ the storage house gates.

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“You’ve done well,” his father said. “You can join us from now on.”

That night, Kito and Zuri went down to the river. They had fun jumping and ______________ over the rocks. Kito smiled. He had worked hard and 15

become part of the team.

4. included 5. liked 6. skipping 7. shopping 8. blended 9. hopped 10. going 11. mopping 12. biked 13. fixed 14. opened 15. closing

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Review Word Activities Short “o” Words

sorry doctor

› Unscramble the letters in parentheses. Write the spelling word to complete the sentence.

October

1. (booctre) We went apple picking in ____________.

problem

2. (yrsor) He said ____________ when he banged into me with his cart.

3. (pmreolb) Mom always knows how to solve every ____________.

4. (tdoorc) The ____________ gave me medicine to heal my sore throat.

Long “o” Words joke slow snow blow

› Write

the word that answers each question.

1. What is a turtle’s speed?

____________

2. What is white and cold?

____________

3. How do you make sounds with a flute?

____________

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4. What can you tell your friend to make them smile? ____________

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More Long “o” Words › Write the spelling word that best fits each clue.

1. Not under

____________

2. Used to travel across the river

____________

3. Where the waves come to meet the land

____________

4. This can help you guess what’s cooking.

____________

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Review Word Activities Words With Short “oo” Sound pull foot could

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

1. tug, drag, sled,

____________

2. can, able, may

____________

3. read, story, library,

____________

4. sock, toe, ankle,

____________

-ed and -ing Endings beginning skipping liked opened

› Write the spelling word that has a similar meaning.

1. unlocked

____________

2. starting

____________

3. jumping

____________

4. enjoyed

____________

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Word List 1. sorry 2. doctor 3. October

Review Word Activities › A compound word is made by putting two smaller words together. In each example below, there are four compound words with part of them missing. The same word is missing in each one. Can you figure out the missing word and write it on the line?

1. _________print, _________step, _________ball, bare_________ 2. sail_________, life_________, row_________, speed_________ 3. _________man, _________ball, _________flake, _________storm 4. note_________, _________mark, scrap_________, work_________

4. problem 5. joke

› Find the mistake in each advertisement. Write the spelling word correctly on the line below.

6. slow 7. snow 8. blow 9. coast

1. Brand new zoo opinned. Come one, come all! ______________

2. Back pain? Foot pain? We have a great doctir in town who can help. ______________

10. boat 11. over 12. nose

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13. book

3. Weekly reading club at the library for kids owver ten years old

4. Do you have a leak in your roof? It’s not a problum. We can fix it.

______________

______________

5. Our school garden is just beegining. Come plant seeds, dig in the dirt, and help it grow.

6. Cotton candy stand on Main Street. Follow your noze for a tasty treat.

______________

______________

7. We can trim your bushes, cut the grass and blo your leaves.

8. Leaf hunt! All children are invited to find at least ten crunchy leaves on Octobir 12.

______________

______________

14. pull 15. foot 16. could 17. beginning 18. skipping 19. liked 20. opened

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Review Word Activities

Use each spelling word once on these two pages

› Complete the letter by filling in the blanks.

Dear Mr. Johnson, I’m really ________________ for cracking the window of your car. I guess it would have been smarter to try out my remote control helicopter near the ________________ or some other open place.

I know that this was not a ________________. I am sure you ________________ your car a lot. I hope that it will be as good as new really soon. I know I was a little ________________ to say something right away, but I was nervous.

I wish I ________________ take it back and be more careful. Next time I’m ________________ past your house, I’ll stop in to find out how much the fix cost you. I will ________________ the full amount out of my piggy bank.

Sincerely, Mark, your neighbor

1. ____________________

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2. ____________________

3. ____________________

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› Bonus Activity Choose three spelling words and write them on the lines. Draw a picture for each word.

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Words with “oo” or “yoo” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

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

1. noon

Noon is when the clock says 12:00 in the middle of the day.

2. news

Grandpa reads the news in the newspaper.

3. huge

Elephants are huge animals.

4. reduce

Turning off lights helps reduce how much electricity we use.

5. school

Lisa and Beth walked to school together.

6. future

In the future, I would like to be a teacher.

7. Tuesday

Our spelling test is on Tuesday.

8. June

The school year will end in June.

9. move

That family had to move to a new house.

10. fluid

Water is a clear fluid.

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11. music Tom plays the violin during music class.

12. tooth

I lost a tooth while eating an apple.

13. two

Two birds were chirping in the yard.

14. argue Mom told me not to argue with my siblings.

15. blue

The sky was bright and blue.

“yoo” sound words

Spelling Patterns “oo” sound: Example: news “yoo” sound: Example: future

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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. The ______________ is in your hands.

2. It’s ______________ to my ears.

3. That’s old ______________.

4. He is feeling ______________.

5. The clock strikes at 12 o’clock ______________.

6. That was a smart ______________.

7. ______________ heads are better than one.

Multiple Choice 1. Some animals are tiny, and some are ____________.

a. fluid

b. blue

c. huge

2. We learn how to read and write in ____________.

a. school

b. music

c. news

3. Sunscreen can ____________ the chance of sunburn.

a. move

b. reduce

c. argue

4. ____________ is a summer month.

a. Tuesday b. music

c. June

5. On ____________, the cook serves fish for lunch.

a. Tuesday b. June

c. noon

6. Don’t ____________; it will get you into more trouble.

a. argue

b. reduce

c. move

7. Lava is a hot _________ that comes up from volcanoes.

a. tooth

b. fluid

c.music

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I’m white and small And help you bite.

When I fall out, It’s not a fright. What am I?

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› Choose the correct spelling word to fill in the blank and write it on the line.

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

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It was _____________ morning, and Max was excited. His class was learning about 1

weather and climate. After lunch at _____________, their teacher, Mr. Bell, turned on soft 2

_____________ and hung up bright pictures of clouds, rain, snow, and sunshine.

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“Did you know,” Mr. Bell said, “some places are warm in _____________, while others stay 4

cold all year? That’s because every place has a different climate.” Max looked out the window. The sky was a bright _____________, and _____________ clouds floated across 5

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it. The wind made the leaves _____________ on the trees like dancers. “Clouds carry 7

_____________,” Mr. Bell explained. “That means water—like rain or snow. If dark clouds 8

are moving in, it might rain soon!”

He showed them a weather map from the _____________ and said, “Meteorologists— 9

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weather scientists—can often guess what the weather will be in the near

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_____________.”

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“What if a storm is big enough to close _____________?” someone 11

asked.

1. noon 2. news

“Then you stay safe at home,” Mr. Bell smiled.

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the heat. That means to make it cooler.”

Then, something funny happened. Larry and Jack began to _____________—was summer better than winter? Mr. Bell laughed. “Let’s 13

not argue! All seasons bring special kinds of weather.”

At the end of the lesson, Mr. Bell brought out a surprise—a real animal _____________! “This was found by a hiker after the snow melted,” he 14

said. “Weather helped uncover something very old!”

“Cool!” Max whispered. “That’s better than a treasure!”

At _____________ in the afternoon, the recess bell rang. Class was over.

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“In hot places, we use fans or air conditioning to _____________ or lower

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Short “u” or “ur” Sound Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. hung

We hung the laundry on the line to dry.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. world

The world is full of places to explore.

3. glove

Sam lost one glove at recess.

Short “u” words

4. learn

She is excited to learn how to play piano.

5. dump

They brought their garbage to the dump.

6. word

Lily spelled each word carefully.

7. crunch

I heard a crunch as I stepped on some dry leaves.

8. work

Painting a wall is hard work.

9. judge

A fair judge listens to both sides of the story.

10. Thursday

We have art class on Thursday.

11. stuff

He packed his stuff into the suitcase.

12. worse

The weather got worse in the afternoon.

13. turtle

A turtle walked slowly across the path.

14. nurse

Nurse Pam gave me a bandaid for my knee.

15. purple

Purple flowers grew near the fence.

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Spelling Patterns Short “u” (uh) sound: Example: glove “ur” sound: Example: learn

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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. What keeps your hand warm in the winter?

_______________

2. Who takes care of sick people in the hospital?

_______________

3. What sound do you hear when you bite into a chip?

_______________

4. Who makes the decisions in court?

_______________

5. Which animal walks very slowly?

_______________

6. Why do you go to school? To

_______________

7. What is it called when you put something on the wall?

_______________

Word Sets 1. Earth, planet, globe,

_______________

2. job, task, mission,

_______________

3. garbage, trash, junk,

_______________

4. Monday, Wednesday, Friday,

_______________

5. bad, not better, terrible,

_______________

6. red, yellow, green,

_______________

7. things, items, belongings,

_______________

Word Riddle

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

› Solve the riddle.

I’m made of letters, short and sweet.

You use me every time you speak.

I’m not a sentence, not a letter, And a kind ____________ can make you feel better.

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

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Tommy the _____________ lived in a quiet place under the forest. Many animals lived 1

there, too. They had their own _____________ of fun under the ground. Near their 2

tunnels was a big city dump, where they collected old _____________ to use in their 3

homes. Sometimes, they found food; other times, it was papers or even an old rubber _____________.

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Every _____________, the animals met at the workshop to _____________. They cleaned, 5

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built things, and figured out how to use the old pieces of garbage.

One morning, Tommy took a slow walk past the _____________. As he passed some boxes, 7

he heard a loud _____________. It didn’t sound right. So he moved closer to take a look.

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A young squirrel was stuck under a pile of trash. The smell was even _____________ 9

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wrapped around its paw.

1. hung

Tommy ran to get help. Soon, the other animals arrived—a strong badger, two raccoons, and a deer.

2. world 3. glove

Together, they lifted the heavy box. After they lifted it, the squirrel was lying on the ground and could not move.

4. learn 5. dump

They carefully brought the squirrel to the care tent. A kind skunk named Nia was the animal _____________. She gently cleaned the squirrel’s 12

paw and wrapped it in soft leaves. They prepared a small bed for the squirrel to rest in.

6. word 7. crunch 8. work 9. judge

Then, the wise old owl, who acted as the _____________, said that the 13

squirrel needed a few days of rest. He told everyone, “Don’t drop trash near the tent. If you walk past, be quiet and don’t say a _____________.

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We want it clean and quiet.”

10. Thursday 11. stuff 12. worse 13. turtle

proud, and the squirrel _____________ed to look where he was going.

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14. nurse 15. purple

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That night, the animals sat in the glow of the moon. They were tired, but

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Words with “r-controlled a” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. star

A bright star twinkled in the midnight sky.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. market

Mr. Brown sells fruit at the market.

3. farther

The bakery is farther away than the ice cream store.

“ar” words

4. bark

The brown part of a tree is called the bark.

5. March In March, the weather starts to warm up.

6. harbor

Large boats pulled into the harbor.

7. heart

Your heart pumps blood to the rest of your body.

8. part

Recess is Tom’s favorite part of the school day.

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9. sharp That knife has a sharp point.

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10. dark

It is easier to sleep in a dark bedroom.

11. garden

We planted vegetables in the garden.

12. partner

Sam is my partner for the game.

13. carpet

The soda spilled and stained the carpet.

14. cart

There were three bottles of milk in her shopping cart.

15. art

Pam likes to do art projects in her free time.

Spelling Patterns All the words in this list have the “ar” sound, like in car.

However, one word is spelled differently but still makes the same sound. Can you find it?

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Definitions › Draw a line to match each spelling word with its definition.

1. harbor

something with wheels used to carry groceries

2. market

having a point or edge that can cut

3. carpet

a longer distance away

4. cart

a person with whom you work or play

5. partner

a soft cover for the floor

6. farther

a place where people buy and sell things

7. sharp

a place near the water where boats are docked

Swap It 1. Mom closed the curtains, and it was not light in my bedroom.

_____________

2. Bill heard a sound of a dog somewhere far away.

_____________

3. There was a small piece missing from the toy.

_____________

4. The weather starts to get warmer in the first month of spring.

_____________

5. The body’s pump helps you stay alive.

_____________

6. He worked all day in the planting area outside.

_____________

7. Our teacher hangs our paintings and drawings on the bulletin board. _____________

Word Riddle

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› Write the spelling word that has the same meaning as the bolded words.

› Solve the riddle.

I twinkle at night, Shining so bright.

I’m not near, but far.

What am I? A ____________

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

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Hi! Thanks for joining us today. Can you tell us what you do?

Artist Marc: Hi there! I’m an artist. I create _____________ using paints, pencils, and 1

sometimes even things I find in nature. I like to paint beautiful pictures for people to enjoy.

That sounds like fun! When did you start making art?

Artist Marc: I started when I was very young. I always liked to draw simple shapes like a _____________ or a _____________. I remember drawing on the living room 2

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_____________ with chalk! My mom wasn’t too happy, but she saw how much I loved it.

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Where do you get your ideas?

Artist Marc: A walk in the _____________, a trip to the _____________, or even watching 5

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the waves at the _____________. Nature and people both give me great ideas.

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Do you have a favorite time to make art?

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the flowers start to bloom, and the air feels fresh. It’s also great weather for sitting outdoors. About the time of day - afternoon is best. It’s not _____________ yet, and I can see everything clearly.

Do you work alone or with someone?

2. market

4. bark

Artist Marc: Sometimes I work with a _____________, like another artist 10

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with my ideas.

5. March 6. harbor 7. heart

What’s the hardest _____________ about being an artist?

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Artist Marc: Hmm… I think it’s when I have to carry my supplies! My paint _____________ has wobbly wheels, and it’s heavy! Another thing that’s 13

hard is making my lines just right. I use a _____________ pencil, a steady 14

hand, and try my best.

9. sharp 10. dark 11. garden 12. partner

Do you have a favorite piece you’ve made?

13. carpet 15

almost looked real.

That sounds great! Thanks for sharing with us!

Artist Marc: You’re welcome! Remember, art is everywhere, and anyone

14. cart 15. art

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3. farther

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Words with “oi” or “oy” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort › Organize the words by spelling pattern.

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“oi” words

1. coin

Jimmy handed the man a five-cent coin.

2. foil

You can use silver foil to cover pans of food.

3. toys

Train tracks are one of my favorite toys.

4. choice

It can be hard to make the right choice.

5. poison

The servants tried to poison the king.

6. voice

My sister has a squeaky voice.

7. boil

The water in the pot started to boil.

8. avoid

Mom said to avoid stepping in puddles.

9. noise

Drums make a loud noise.

10. joy

Molly felt great joy when she opened the gift.

11. point

The pencil had a sharp point.

12. destroy

Mean words can destroy a friendship.

13. appoint

Our teacher will appoint someone to feed the goldfish.

14. soil

Flowers grow best in rich soil.

15. join

We invited the new kid to join our game.

“oy” words

Spelling Patterns “oi” sound can be spelled in different ways. “oi”: Example: choice “oy”: Example: toys

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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. Sam made a ____________ to go to sleepaway camp for the first time.

2. My father is very calm, and he doesn’t raise his ____________.

3. We wrapped our s’mores in ____________ and put them on the fire to roast.

4. A cobra snake lets out ____________ when it bites.

5. It was time to ____________ a new town mayor.

6. We try to ____________ eating unhealthy foods for snack.

7. After my homework is done, I can ____________ my friends at the park.

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

1. Make is to break as build is to _____________.

2. Cold is to freeze as hot is to _____________.

4. Frown is to sadness as smile is to _____________.

5. Green is to grass as brown is to _____________.

6. Color is to crayons as play is to _____________.

7. Quiet is to whisper as loud is to _____________.

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3. Paper is to dollar bill as metal is to _____________.

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I’m sharp at the top of a pencil, and you score me in a game.

I also show which way to go - left or right, high or low. What am I? ____________

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

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My name is Eli, and I live in a small village in England. My father is a toymaker, and today was the best day of my life. He chose me to be his helper!

“I shall ______________ you to help in the workshop,” he said in a proud ______________.

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I tried to ______________ smiling too wide, but I couldn’t help it. My heart was full of 3

______________.

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Father taught me how to carve wood, shape tin ______________, and even paint faces on 5

little ______________ for kids. My first job was to polish a wooden soldier. “Be careful not 6

to ruin or ______________ the paint,” he warned.

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While working, I found an old coin under the bench. It was covered in dirt and ______________. Father showed me how to ______________ the ______________ in hot 8

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water to clean it. Then, we looked at it in the sunlight. “It looks like this

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belonged to Grandpa,” Father told me.

Father said to me, “Since you made the ______________ to pick it up, 11

you can keep it.” I was so excited. I put it in my pocket together with the rest of coins that I was saving up.

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remembered the gold coin that I had just found.

4. choice 5. poison

pointed to the shiny coin in Grandpa’s hand and said, “That’s the same one you found today. Grandpa once got it as a gift for saving someone’s life. A snake had bitten his friend. Grandpa saved him quickly before the ______________ could hurt him.” Now I liked my coin even more!

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on, you’re not just my helper—you’re a real toymaker, just like Grandpa.”

I couldn’t believe it. “Can I help make the next batch of toys?” I asked.

“You can more than help,” he said. “You can ______________ me in every 15

step.”

I nodded, holding the coin tightly in my hand. Being a toymaker’s helper

6. voice 7. boil 8. avoid 9. noise 10. joy 11. point 12. destroy 13. appoint 14. avoid 15. join

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Each time I heard the ______________ of coins clinking in my pocket, I

was the best thing that had ever happened to me.

1. coin

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Contractions Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. weren’t

Some kids weren’t happy with their new seat at school.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. haven’t

We were outside all day and haven’t seen a single bee.

3. can’t

Jimmy can’t believe that I passed the deep water test.

4-letter words

4. hasn’t

It hasn’t rained in two weeks.

5. doesn’t

Mr. Green doesn’t like when we walk on his lawn.

6. didn’t

The student didn’t interrupt her teacher.

7. hadn’t

Until yesterday, Jake hadn’t tried riding a bike.

8. couldn’t

Shelly couldn’t wait to go to the carnival.

9. mustn’t

At school, we mustn’t run in the hallway.

10. don’t

Don’t forget to brush your teeth.

11. wouldn’t

The baby wouldn’t stop crying.

12. aren’t

I wonder why there aren’t any flowers growing there.

13. shouldn’t

Mom said I shouldn’t talk to strangers.

14. won’t

There won’t be any science test next week.

15. wasn’t

Last night, there wasn’t any moon in the sky.

5-letter words

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6-letter words

7-letter words

8-letter word

Spelling Patterns Contractions are when two words are combined into one by leaving out one or more letters and replacing it with a symbol called an apostrophe (uh-POS-truh-fee).

Example: could + not

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Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Spelling Word Activities Matching

› Draw a line to the word that can replace the two bolded words in the sentence.

1. You must not walk in the street.

couldn’t

2. Julia did not miss the bus this morning.

weren’t

3. Do not disturb Dad while he is sleeping.

mustn’t

4. Animals are not as smart as people. hasn’t 5. My little brother could not do the monkey bars by himself.

didn’t

6. Tom has not missed a single day of school this year.

don’t

7. The bananas were not in their usual spot at the grocery.

aren’t

Sentence Starters › Choose a word from the spelling list to start off each sentence.

1. _______________ I showed you before how to trim the bushes?

2. _______________ you just walk to school instead of taking the bus?

3. _______________ it make more sense to glue the project instead of stapling it?

4. _______________ you miss us when you are in sleepaway camp?

6. _______________ that trip the best one ever?

7. _______________ you remind your friend that you are studying together tonight?

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5. _______________ Grandma like it if we visited her on Sunday?

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I mean did not have something before.

I start with had and end with n’t. What word am I? ____________

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Contractions

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

The Kid Who Complained There was once a girl named Ann who complained about everything. One morning, she woke up and said, “I am staying in bed today.” Mom said “Ann, you ______________ (must not) 1

stay in bed all day. It’s time to get up and start your day!”

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Ann didn’t want to get dressed, either. She looked at her clothes and said, “These ______________ (are not) my favorite. They’re too tight!” Her mom replied, “You 2

______________ (should not) always be picky about your clothing.”

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When breakfast was ready, Ann sat at the table and said, “I ______________ (can not) 4

eat this cereal. It’s too soggy!” Her mom smiled and said, “Well, if you ______________ (do 5

not) wish to eat it, eat something else. But I made your favorite breakfast today.”

After breakfast, Ann wanted to go outside to play, but the weather ______________ (was 6

not) perfect. She said, “It’s not sunny enough to go outside. Why does it always have to rain?” Her mom told her, “Ann, the weather ______________ (will not) always be perfect.

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It ______________ (does not) help to complain. You have to learn how to enjoy what you have.”

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(did not) want to play ball. I like frisbee better,” she said to her mom.

Her mom told her that she ______________ (would not) always get to 10

choose. “Sometimes, you have to enjoy what others like, too,” she said.

Ann ______________ (could not) eat dinner. “I don’t like broccoli and 11

chicken!” she cried. Her mother ______________(had not) given her 12

another food choice. She told Ann “you don’t have to like every food, but you need to try new things. Eating healthy is important.”

That night, Ann was still unhappy. “I ______________ (have not) gone to 13

bed this early in a long time.” Her mom looked at her and said, “Ann, it ______________ (has not) been an easy day for you. You need to get a 14

good night’s sleep to feel your best tomorrow.”

Finally, Ann realized her mom was right when she said, “Ann, you ______________ (were not) so happy today.” She decided to try being 15

more positive. The next day, she woke up and said, “Today is going to be a great day!”

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Word List 1. weren’t 2. haven’t 3. can’t 4. hasn’t 5. doesn’t 6. didn’t 7. hadn’t 8. couldn’t 9. mustn’t 10. don’t 11. wouldn’t 12. aren’t 13. shouldn’t 14. won’t 15. wasn’t

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the game they played. So, she went back home. “I ______________

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Review Word Activities Words With “oo” or “yoo”

huge noon

› Unscramble the letters in parenthesis. Write the spelling word to complete the sentence.

school

1. (onno) I made up to meet my friends at ______________.

Tuesday

2. (yTuased) Next ______________ is the school wide spelling bee.

3. (uhge) Benjy got a ______________ balloon for his birthday.

4. (colosh) I am going to a new ______________ next year.

Short “u” and “ur” Sound world learn work word

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

1. Don’t touch the flame or you will ______________ that fire can give you a burn.

2. I read the third ______________ on the page.

3. As the leaves twirled in the wind, it felt like the whole ______________

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was spinning.

4. Sally tried to do her ______________, but she couldn’t hide her smirk.

t a words

Words With “r-controlled-a”

dark farther star heart

›F ill in the blanks of the poem with the correct spelling word.

In the ______________ of the night, A ______________ sparkles bright.

It’s quiet as I continue ______________ down the street, And I can hear my ______________ beat.

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Review Word Activities Words With “oi” coin noise point voice

› Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1. What do you use to speak and sing? ______________ 2. What do you call a penny, nickel, or dime? ______________ 3. What can disturb a sleeping baby? ______________ 4. What is it called when you use your finger to show a direction?

Contractions can’t didn’t don’t won’t

› Write the spelling word for each pair of words.

1. do not ______________

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______________

2. cannot ______________ 3. did not ______________ 4. will not ______________

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Review Word Activities › Answer the clues using a spelling word. Fill in the blanks on the following page to complete the crossword puzzle. Apostrophes are not included in the puzzle.

Word List 1. huge 2. noon 3. school 4. Tuesday 5. world 6. learn 7. work 8. word 9. dark 10. farther 11. star 12. heart

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13. coin 14. noise 15. point 16. voice 17. can’t 18. didn’t 19. don’t 20. won’t

Across: 4.

school work that you do at home is called home ____________

5.

small, round, and shiny ____________

6.

the third day of the week ____________

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you use it to talk, sing, or shout ____________

11.

really big ____________

15. lights up the sky at night ____________ 16. what you do in school ____________ 17.

it goes "thump thump" in your chest ____________

18. where we live ____________ 20. something you score in a game ____________ Down: 1.

short for "will not" ____________

2.

a few of these together make a sentence ____________

3.

you hear this with your ears ____________

7.

you go there with a backpack ____________

8.

halfway through the day ____________

10. short for "cannot" ____________ 12. a longer way away ____________ 13. usually the first word of a warning ____________ 14. not light ____________ 19. short for "did not" ____________

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Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Review Word Activities › Complete the crossword puzzle.

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Doubling Letters Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. wrapping

Our cat is wrapping yarn around its paw.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. grabbed

He grabbed his backpack and ran to the bus.

3. tapped

The raindrops tapped on our window all night long.

-ing words

4. clapped

Everyone clapped after the song.

5. dropped

Lisa dropped her pencil on the floor.

6. skipped

We skipped through the puddles after the rain.

7. robbed

The policemen caught the man who robbed the bank.

8. sitting

Sam was sitting on the bench enjoying the sunshine.

9. hopping

A fluffy white rabbit came hopping across our lawn.

10. stopped

The car stopped at the red light.

11. patted

“Good job,” said my mother as she patted me on the back.

12. hitting

The drummer was hitting the drums to a steady beat.

13. flopped

His hat flopped down over his eyes.

14. napping

Grandpa is napping on the couch.

15. running

When Dad arrived, we went running outside to greet him.

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Spelling Patterns Words ending in “-ing” mean the action is happening now.

Words ending in “-d” or “-ed” mean the action already happened.

Verbs ending with “vowel+consonant”, double the consonant before adding -ing or -ed. running Examples: run clapped clap

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Multiple Choice › Circle the spelling word that best fits in the blank.

1. When the phone rang, I ______ reading to answer it.

a. batted

2. The gift was covered in shiny _____ paper.

a. wrapping b. hopping

c. sitting

3. Our plan to win the game totally ______.

a. robbed

b. batted

c. flopped

4. The babies are ______ in their cribs.

a. running

b. napping c. hitting

5. The bus driver _____ Manny’s stop on the way home.

a. batted

b. skipped

c. flopped

6. I ______ the scissors away from the baby.

a. robbed

b. skipped

c. grabbed

7. We all ______ to the beat of the music.

a. clapped

b. dropped c.robbed

b. stopped c. napping

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

1. dropped

made something not move anymore

2. tapped

striking something with your hand

4. hitting

moving quickly on your feet

5. hopping

tapped gently with your hand

6. patted let something fall 7. running touched something lightly

Word Riddle

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3. stopped jumping on one foot

› Solve the riddle.

To rest your feet, this is what you do.

On a chair or the ground for a minute or two.

I’m the opposite of standing. Can you guess? ________________

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Doubling Letters

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

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There’s always something happening in the world, and here’s what’s been going on lately in Sunnyville!

Popping Fun for Everyone The Balloon Popping game was one of the most exciting parts of the Sunnyville carnival.

People ____________ when a balloon burst. One of the darts ____________, but a player 1

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____________ it fast. Everyone enjoyed ____________ the balloons to try and pop them!

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Bunny Hops at the Zoo At the zoo, the bunnies were busy ____________ around their cage. Visitors were amazed 5

at how high they could jump! Some children tried hopping like the bunnies, but many ____________ and fell over while laughing. It was a fun day for everyone watching the animals!

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Nap Time for Puppies At the animal shelter, the puppies were so tired after playing all day.

They curled up and started ____________ in their cozy beds. The workers 7

____________ them gently before the puppies fell asleep. It’s important 8

for the puppies to get lots of rest before they find their new homes!

A Sneaky Robber Story

1. wrapping 2. grabbed 3. tapped 4. clapped

In the town square, children played a pretend game where a sneaky robber ____________ the bank! They acted like police officers and 9

____________ and ran after the robber. Everyone was laughing as they 10

went ____________ to catch the robber. It was the best game ever!

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Busy Day in the City

5. dropped 6. skipped 7. robbed 8. sitting 9. hopping

While people were running to catch buses and get to work, one man was ____________ on the bench. He was enjoying the sunshine. When he saw 12

a friend passing by, he ____________ the seat next to him. His friend 13

____________ walking and happily joined him on the bench. It’s nice to 14

take a moment to talk to friends on a busy day!

11. patted 12. hitting 13. flopped

garbage and swept up leaves. Afterward, they started ____________ up 15

the day by putting everything back in its place. It felt good to make the

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15. running

Children spent the afternoon cleaning the park. They picked up all the

park clean and fun for everyone.

10. stopped

14. napping

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Dropping Letters Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. baking

Mom is baking cookies today.

› Organize the words by vowel sound.

2. trading

She traded her blue marker for a red one.

3. teasing

Teasing can hurt someone’s feelings.

Long “a” sound

4. timing

We are timing how fast we can do our math facts.

5. hoping

I am hoping for a sunny day tomorrow.

6. smiling

Smiling to a friend can make their day.

7. skating

They are skating on the ice.

8. leaving

Third grade is leaving on a class trip.

9. shading

She is shading in her picture with a pencil.

10. making

Tim is making a tent in the woods.

11. saving

It’s smart to start saving up money when you’re young.

12. riding He is riding his bike to school.

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Long “i” sound

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13. naming

We are naming our pet goldfish Goldy.

14. placing

The student is placing the book back on the shelf.

15. joking

Eli was joking when he said his bag was as heavy as a truck.

Spelling Patterns “vowel” - consonant - “e” (the silent “e” at the end, makes the “vowel” long) Drop the “e” and add -ing, to show an action that is happening now. naming Example: name

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Questions › Write the spelling word that answers each question.

1. What is something a child might do to make someone else feel bad? ______________ 2. When do you use a helmet? When you go ______________ on your bike.

3. When do you need flour, sugar, and mixing bowls? When you’re ______________.

4. What is a fun activity for winter days? ice ______________ 5. What do you use a piggy bank for? ______________ money 6. How can you tell if someone is happy? If they are ______________ 7. What do you call it if someone gives a title to a new pet or toy? ______________

Switch It › Switch the bolded word to the spelling word in present tense.

1. I was hope ______________ to finish my work by noon.

2. We are leave ______________ the park now.

3. Becky and Lizzy are make ______________ cookies together.

5. Our lifeguard is time ______________ how long we can tread water for.

6. The children are shade ______________ in their coloring sheets with crayons.

7. No one knew Emma was joke ______________ until she laughed.

Word Riddle

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4. The girls are trade ______________ stickers at recess.

› Solve the riddle.

I’m what you do with care and grace To put each thing in its right place.

From books on shelves to toys in bins, I help you cleanup and win some grins. What am I? ________________

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Dropping Letters

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

Ready, Set, Ride! © Lighthouse Curriculum. Copying strictly prohibited.

Learning to ride a bike is a fun adventure! Before you start ____________, make sure the 1

bike is the right size. If it is too big or too small, it will be harder to use. Also make sure to wear a helmet to stay safe. You will probably be ____________ that you won’t fall, but 2

that’s part of learning.

Begin by ____________ your feet flat on the ground. Hold the handlebars tightly. Take 3

a deep breath and try to sit up straight. When you’re ready, start by gently pushing off with your feet to get the bike moving. As you begin riding, try to keep your balance by looking ahead, not down at your feet. Keep your hands steady on the handlebars. You might wobble or even fall, but that’s okay! Don’t listen to any ____________ from other 4

children even if you fall a few times. Just get back up and try again. It’s like ____________ 5

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cookies—the more you practice, the better you get.

When you ride, watch out for people ____________ or walking on 6

the path. Always share the space and be careful. You can even try ____________ yourself to see how fast you go. Sometimes, 7

____________ bikes with a friend makes it more fun. Some kids even 8

like ____________ their bikes. You can call yours “Speedy” or ”Zoomer.”

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However, be aware of children ____________ around while riding - it’s 10

not very safe.

Word List 1. baking 2. trading 3. teasing 4. timing 5. hoping 6. smiling

If you get tired, find some ____________ under a large tree. You can feel 11

the cool breeze while ____________ your energy. When you are ready, 12

hop back on. Every try will be ____________ you into a better rider.

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Soon, you’ll be ____________ any fear behind.

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Once you learn to ride, you will be proud of your new skill. Keep ____________ and keep riding!

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7. skating 8. leaving 9. shading 10. making 11. saving 12. riding 13. naming

15. joking

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“y” to “ies” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. babies

The babysitter watched our twin babies.

› Organize the words by letter count.

2. stories

At bedtime, my father reads us stories.

3. bunnies

We have two pet bunnies in the yard.

5-letter word

4. tries

It took Mike a few tries to learn how to ride a bike.

5. spies

The spies wore dark clothes and moved quietly.

6. candies

Candies are sticky and sweet.

7. cherries

There is a bowl of red cherries on the table.

8. copies

Our teacher handed out copies of the test.

6-letter word

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8-letter word

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9. jellies Dan likes to eat fruit jellies for snack.

10. armies

Two armies met at the battlefield.

11. flies

Some flies flew around the fruit in the kitchen.

12. cities

Big cities have tall buildings and busy streets.

13. fries

Some people like ketchup with their fries.

14. countries

Dad has traveled to many countries.

15. parties

The children love playing games at parties.

Spelling Patterns Some nouns end with the letter “y.”

To make these nouns plural, you drop the “y” and add -ies. bunnies Example: bunny

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

Rhyming › Write the spelling word(s) that rhymes with the given word.

1. pies ______________, ______________, ______________, ______________ 2. berries ______________ 3. glories ______________

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

1. ______________ can be very cute.

2. We made ______________ of our favorite photos to share with family.

3. ______________ hop around and munch on carrots.

5. Our teacher gave us ______________ as a treat.

6. We decorated the classrooms with balloons for the ______________.

7. The ______________ marched in neat rows.

8. The store sells many kinds of fruit ______________, like grape and apple.

Word Riddle

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4. There are many ______________ in Europe.

› Solve the riddle.

We are full of people, buildings, and streets, With parks and shops and busy meets.

We’re bigger than towns, with places to see, What are we? ________________

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“y” to “ies”

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

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Have you ever wondered how your favorite ____________ are made? It’s an exciting 1

process that happens inside big factories in many different ____________ and 2

____________ all around the world!

3

First, the candy factory gets lots of colorful and tasty ingredients. They use sugar, fruit flavors, and sweet ____________ to make all kinds of yummy treats. The ingredients are 4

mixed together in giant machines that spin and stir.

After mixing, the candy goes on a long trip through the factory on conveyor belts. The candy dries and hardens. Then, it moves along to be packed carefully. The candies line up like tiny ____________—all neat and tidy, ready for their next step. Some candies 5

look like fluffy ____________, while others are shaped like juicy ____________ or other 6

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kinds of fruit. The workers in the factory are very careful. They check the machines to make sure no candies get stuck. The factory makes many different flavors and shapes. Sometimes, they make special candies that look like hot dogs or even crispy French ____________—but don’t worry, 8

they taste sweet, not salty!

____________ of it. It might take them quite a few ____________, but it 9

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still won’t be the same as the original.

4. tries 5. spies

____________ who may swallow them whole. The company makes sure 11

to write that on the package. They also do special checks to make sure that no bugs or ____________ are mixed in with the candies.

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Do you think the workers like to tell silly ____________ while they work?

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Maybe they pretend the candies are ____________, sneaking quietly 14

through the factory! That would make the job even more fun and exciting.

From the candy factory to the store shelves, candies go on a long, exciting journey. So, the next time you enjoy sweet treats at fun ____________, remember all the hard work that went into making them

7. cherries 8. copies 9. jellies 10. armies 11. flies 12. cities 13. fries 14. countries 15. parties

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2. stories

6. candies

Each worker tries their best to make every piece of candy safe,

just for you!

1. babies

3. bunnies

Whenever a new candy is made, other candy makers try to make

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Digraphs “sh” and “ch” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

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

“sh” words

1. chair

Henry sat on a wooden chair.

2. shrug

Sam gave a shrug and walked away.

3. chase

Cats like to chase mice.

4. shout

Children should not shout in the street.

5. chin

She rested her chin on her hands while thinking.

6. shock

It was a big shock when a cat jumped in through our door.

7. cherry

There was a bright red cherry on top of the ice cream.

8. shake

I like to shake the juice before I drink it.

9. shadow

Early in the morning, your shadow is very long.

10. share

Let’s share the crayons so we can both draw.

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11. sheep Three fluffy sheep grazed in the field.

12. shell

The turtle had a hard shell.

13. shine

The sun will shine after the rain.

14. ship

A huge ship sailed across the ocean.

15. cheese

Cheese and crackers is a great snack.

Spelling Patterns Digraphs are two letters put together to make one sound. “sh” makes the “shhh” sound: Example: shout “ch” makes the “chuh” sound: Example: chair

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Spelling Word Activities

Use each spelling word only once on this page.

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

1. I am a small red fruit with a pit inside.

______________

2. You may do this if you wish to catch a runaway bunny.

______________

3. I am what the sun does brightly (in the sky).

______________

4. I am a dark shape that follows behind you on sunny days.

______________

5. I am a big boat that travels across the sea.

______________

6. I wear a woolly coat and say “baa.”

______________

7. You can hear the sea when you hold me near your ear.

______________

Word Sets 1. milk, yogurt, butter,

______________

2. bench, stool, recliner,

______________

3. nose, forehead, cheek,

______________

4. scream, yell, shriek,

______________

5. surprise, scare, jump,

______________

6. give, divide, offer,

______________

7. wiggle, wobble, vibrate,

______________

Word Riddle

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

› Solve the riddle.

I lift my shoulders, Quick and snug, When I don’t know, I just ________________.

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

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Ben loved sitting in his favorite ____________ by the window, watching the world outside.

1

One bright morning, as he sat eating his grilled ____________ sandwich for breakfast, he 2

noticed a small ____________ slowly docking near the harbor. That made him curious, 3

and he decided to explore the nearby shore to see what was happening.

As Ben walked along the shore, his ____________ stretched long behind him in the 4

morning sun. Suddenly, he heard a soft ____________ coming from behind a cluster of 5

rocks. His heart raced with excitement, and without thinking, he began to follow the voice to find out who needed help.

Behind the rocks, Ben found a little boy stuck in a thorn bush, his ____________ scratched 6

and his face full of worry. “Don’t worry,” Ben said kindly, reaching out his hand to help. The

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boy smiled gratefully and explained that he had been trying to catch his

Word List

runaway pet ____________ that had wandered off.

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Together, they searched along the beach and soon spotted the fluffy white sheep nibbling near a tree full of bright red ____________ fruits.

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The boy picked a cherry and offered to ____________ it with Ben. Ben 9

took a bite and smiled at the sweet taste. As they walked back toward the harbor, Ben spotted a shiny ____________ lying in the sand. Curious, 10

he gave it a gentle ____________. He didn’t feel anything inside and 11

put it to his ear. All he heard was a whooshing sound, so he gave a ____________ and walked away.

2. shrug 3. chase 4. shout 5. chin 6. shock 7. cherry 8. chake

Suddenly, dark clouds rolled in, and a strong wind began to blow the trees around them. Ben felt a sudden ____________ as a gust blew his 13

hat off his head and into the sea. He wasn’t going to let this bother him.

He took out a flashlight to ____________ it at the water. He spotted his 14

hat floating. He began to ____________ it, using a long branch to get it 15

out.

As the sun set over the water, Ben thought about his day. Sometimes, a quiet morning in his chair could turn into the greatest adventure, full of surprises, friends, and stories to tell.

9. shadow 10. share 11. sheep 12. shell 13. shine 14. ship 15. cheese

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Digraphs “wh” and “th” Word List With Simple Sentences ›R ead the spelling words and sentences.

Word Sort 1. white

White fluffy clouds hung low in the sky.

› Organize the words by spelling pattern.

2. thumb

He hurt his thumb while playing.

3. whisper

When someone is sleeping, we try to whisper.

“wh” words

4. thank

It is polite to thank the bus driver.

5. whip

We watched the wind whip the flag back and forth.

6. wheel

His tricycle has one wheel in the front and two in the back.

7. what

Tom didn’t know what time it was when he woke up.

8. thirst

I have a big thirst for water after running.

9. where

I wonder where I left my backpack.

10. which

He couldn’t remember which page was for homework.

11. whale

The whale swam across the ocean.

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12. throw Tim can throw the ball into the hoop.

“th” words

13. think

Smart people think before they speak.

14. when

I will learn how to swim in the deep when I get older.

15. thick

Polar bears have a thick coat of fur.

Spelling Patterns Digraphs are two letters put together to make one sound. “wh” sounds like “w” in win: Example: white “th” sound is made by blowing out air with your tongue between your teeth: Example: thank

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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. Foot is to toe as hand is to

______________.

2. Sky is to bird as ocean is to

______________.

3. Take is to give as catch is to

______________.

4. Food is to hunger as drink is to

______________.

5. Loud is to yell as quiet is to

______________.

6. Square is to box as circle is to

______________.

7. Feet are to walk as brain is to

______________.

Definitions 1. Something wide or fat from side to side

______________

2. A word we use to ask about time

______________

3. A light color like milk or snow

______________

4. To show appreciation to someone for what they’ve done

______________

5. To move something quickly or with force

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6. A word we use to ask for more information

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7. A word we use to ask about the location of something

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› Write the spelling word that best matches each definition.

Word Riddle › Solve the riddle.

I help you pick from more than one, Rhymes with “itch” — I’m the choosing one ________________.

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

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____________ season is your favorite? For many people, winter is the best because of 1

the snow! Snowflakes are tiny pieces of ice that form in the cold sky. They start as small water drops that freeze when the air is very cold. These drops come together to make snowflakes. When snowflakes fall, they swirl and dance in the air. Sometimes they float down gently. Other times, they come down in a blizzard, covering the ground with a ____________ layer of ____________.

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When the wind is soft, the snowflakes float down slowly. But ____________ the wind is 4

strong, the snowflakes can ____________ through the air. If you’re quick, you might catch 5

a snowflake on your ____________! It’s small, but it’s so special. You can see its shape for 6

just a moment before it melts away.

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even want to ____________ so you don’t disturb the calm.

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Snow is so much fun to play in. You can ____________ snowballs or just 8

lie on the snow and look up at the clouds in the sky. Sometimes the clouds look like animals. You might even see one shaped like a ____________.

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If you ever feel a ____________ while playing in the snow, you can catch 10

snowflakes on your tongue. They are cold and melt right away!

We need to ____________ the people who plow the streets and 11

make them safe for the car ____________s. Just ____________ of 12

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____________ would happen if no one shoveled their paths. It would 14

be hard to get to ____________ you need to go. But, we’d still have 15

fun playing in the white fluff. Can’t wait for the winter to bring more snowflakes and fun!

1. white 2. thumb 3. whisper 4. thank 5. whip 6. wheel 7. what 8. thirst 9. where 10. which 11. whale 12. throw 13. think

15. thick

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running stopped hopping sitting

›W rite the spelling word that has a similar meaning.

1. racing

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2. resting

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3. paused

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4. jumping

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Dropping Letters making riding

› Unscramble the letters in parentheses. Write the spelling word to complete each sentence.

smiling

1. (dirgni) The boys were _____________ on their scooters.

hoping

2. (milsgni) Mom was _____________ when she saw us come off the bus.

3. (kmagni) The third grade is _____________ a science fair.

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4. (pingho) We were _____________ for a class trip.

t a words babies stories candies fries

‘y’ to ‘ies’ › Write the spelling word that best answers each question.

1. What do you read in books? _____________ 2. What is skinny and yellow and dipped in ketchup? _____________ 3. What do you call very young children? _____________ 4. What is sticky and sweet and yummy to eat? _____________

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Review Word Activities Digraphs “sh” and “ch” cheese shake sheep chair

› Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1. There is a special _____________ at the table for my father.

2. My favorite food is macaroni and _____________.

3. During the earthquake, we felt the ground _____________ a bit.

Digraphs “wh” and “th” thick which white when

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

1. hen

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2. lick

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3. night

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4. rich

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Review Word Activites › A compound word is made by putting two smaller words together.

In each example below, there are compound words with part of them missing. The same word is missing in each one. Can you figure out the missing word and write it on the line?

1. ____________ fish, ____________ out, ____________ board 2. hand ____________, milk ____________ 3. high ____________ arm ____________ wheel ____________

4. sitting 5. making

› Unscramble the letters to correctly spell a word from the spelling list.

6. riding

1. hewn

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3. kitch

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7. smiling

2. iwchh

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4. sifer

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8. hoping 9. babies

› Write the spelling words to complete each caption.

10. stories 11. candies 12. fries

1. “Look at those _____________ children _____________ their bikes.”

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13. cheese 14. shake 15. sheep 16. chair 17. what

2. “Would you prefer _____________ or _____________ as an after-dinner snack?”

18. which 19. white 20. when

3. The kids are _____________ to see _____________ at the zoo.

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Use each spelling word only once on these two pages.

› Find the following spelling words in the word search below. running

sitting

making

stopped

babies

hopping

stories

1. Circle the word or words that have a doubled letter in red.

2. Circle the word or words that change the ending from “y” to “ies” in blue.

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Dictionary A accident (AK-si-dent) noun something bad that happens by mistake She fell off her bike in an accident. address (uh-DRES) noun the number and name of where someone lives Write your address on the envelope. afraid (uh-FRAYD) adjective scared or worried He is afraid of the dark. after (AF-ter) preposition later than; behind in time We will go to the park after lunch. again (uh-GEN) adverb one more time Let’s play the game again.

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ago (uh-GOH) adverb in the past We met a year ago. almost (AWL-mohst) adverb very close to happening I almost fell. alone (uh-LOHN) adjective without anyone else I was alone in the room. angles (ANG-guhls) noun the space between two lines that meet We learned about right angles in math.

appoint (uh-POYNT) verb to choose someone for a job They will appoint a team leader.

April (AY-pril) noun the fourth month of the year My birthday is in April. aren’t (AR-nt) contraction short for “are not” They aren’t ready yet. argue (AR-gyoo) verb to speak in disagreement We argue about which game to play. armies (AR-meez) noun large groups of soldiers The armies marched into battle. arrival (uh-RY-vul) noun when someone or something comes We waited for the bus’s arrival. art (ahrt) noun drawing, painting, or creating things I made a painting in art class. ask (ask) verb to say something to get an answer I will ask the teacher for help. avoid (uh-VOYD) verb to stay away from something: I avoid spicy food. away (uh-WAY) adverb to or at a different place The dog ran away.

apple (AP-uhl) noun a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin I ate a red apple for snack.

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babies (BAY-beez) noun more than one baby The babies are sleeping. baby (BAY-bee) noun a very young child The baby laughed. baking (BAYK-ing) verb cooking in an oven Mom is baking cookies. balance (BAL-ens) noun/verb a way to stay steady or not fall Try to balance on one foot. bandage (BAN-dij) noun a strip used to cover a cut or wound He put a bandage on his cut. bark (bahrk) verb/noun the sound a dog makes, or the outside of a tree The dog began to bark loudly. begin (bi-GIN) verb to start We will begin the game now. beginning (bi-GIN-ing) noun the start of something The story was exciting from the beginning. behind (bee-HYND) preposition at the back of something The ball rolled behind the couch. better (BET-er) adjective feeling more good than before I feel better today.

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biked (bykt) verb rode a bicycle I biked to school. blended (BLEN-did) verb mixed things together Mom blended fruit for a smoothie. blinked (blinkt) verb closed and opened your eyes quickly She blinked at the bright light. block (blok) noun a solid piece or a part of a city We built towers with blocks. blow (bloh) verb to move air or something with air Blow out the candles. blue (bloo) adjective a color like the sky She wore a blue dress. boat (boht) noun a vehicle that floats on water We rode in a boat. body (BAH-dee) noun all the parts of a person or animal My whole body was tired. boil (boyl) verb to make water hot enough to bubble Boil the pasta in a pot. bone (bohn) noun the hard part inside the body He broke a bone in his arm.

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bonus (BOH-nus) noun something extra and nice We got a bonus snack today!

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buy (bye) verb to get something by paying for it I will buy a toy.

bottle (BOT-uhl) noun a container for liquids He drank a bottle of water.

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bowl (bohl) noun a round dish for food He ate cereal in a bowl. break (brayk) verb to snap or come apart Don’t break your toy. breeze (breez) noun a soft wind A breeze blew through my hair. broke (brohk) verb made something come apart She broke her pencil.

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broom (broohm) noun a tool used to sweep He used a broom to clean. brother (BRUHTH-er) noun a boy in your family My brother plays games. bunk (buhngk) noun a small bed, often stacked I sleep on the top bunk. bunnies (BUN-eez) noun more than one small rabbit We saw two bunnies in the yard. busy (BIZ-ee) adjective having lots to do Mom is busy cooking dinner.

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cabin (CAB-in) noun a small house, often made of wood We stayed in a cabin in the woods. can’t (kant) contraction short for “cannot” I can’t reach the top shelf. candies (KAN-deez) noun small sweet treats She gave out candies on her birthday. carpet (CAR-pit) noun soft floor covering The carpet in my room is blue. cart (kart) noun a wagon with wheels We pushed the cart through the store. chair (chair) noun a seat with a back and legs Sit on the chair, please. change (chaynj) verb to make something different Please change your clothes. chapter (CHAP-ter) noun a part of a book I read the next chapter in my book. chase (chayss) verb to run after someone or something The cat will chase the mouse.

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cheese (cheez) noun a yellow or white food made from milk I like cheese on my sandwich.

class (klass) noun a group of students who learn together Our class is learning about animals.

cherries (CHAIR-eez) noun small round red fruits We picked cherries from the tree.

classes (KLAS-iz) noun groups of students We switched classes after lunch.

cherry (CHAIR-ee) noun a small red fruit with a pit She put a cherry on her ice cream.

clock (klok) noun a tool that tells time Look at the clock on the wall.

chicken (CHIK-en) noun a farm bird or meat from it We had chicken for dinner.

closing (KLOH-zing) verb making something shut She is closing her backpack.

child (chyld) noun a young person The child drew a picture.

coast (kohst) noun land next to the ocean We played on the coast.

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

coin (koyn) noun a small round piece of money I found a coin under the couch.

chimney (CHIM-nee) noun a part of a house where smoke goes out Smoke rose from the chimney.

complain (kum-PLAYN) verb to say you don’t like something She will complain if it’s too hot.

chin (chin) noun the bottom part of your face He rested his chin on his hand.

contain (kun-TAYN) verb to hold something inside The box can contain toys.

choice (choyce) noun a decision between two or more things You made a good choice.

cook (kuk) verb to make food using heat I help cook dinner.

cities (SIT-eez) noun big towns with many people New York and Chicago are big cities.

cookies (KUK-eez) noun small sweet baked treats We made chocolate chip cookies.

clapped (klapt) verb hit your hands together to make sound Everyone clapped at the end.

cooking (KUK-ing) verb making food with heat Mom is cooking dinner.

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Dictionary copies (KOP-eez) noun extra versions of something I made five copies of my drawing. could (kood) verb was able to do something I could run fast. couldn’t (KOOD-nt) contraction short for “could not” He couldn’t find his shoe. counting (COWN-ting) verb saying numbers in order She is counting the coins. countries (KUN-treez) noun large areas of land with their own leaders There are many countries in the world. couple (KUHP-uhl) noun two things or people Give me a couple of pencils.

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cousin (KUHZ-in) noun your aunt’s or uncle’s child My cousin is visiting. cover (KUH-ver) verb to place something over Cover your mouth when you cough. crunch (krunch) verb to crush something with a loud sound I crunch chips when I eat them. cry (kry) verb to shed tears when sad or hurt The baby will cry if she’s tired.

D daily (DAY-lee) adjective happening every day She writes in her journal daily. danger (DAYN-jer) noun something that can cause harm Fire is a danger. dark (dahrk) adjective not much light It was dark in the room.

December (dee-SEM-ber) noun the twelfth month My birthday is in December. defeat (di-FEET) verb to win against We can defeat the other team. delay (di-LAY) noun/verb a wait or something that takes longer than expected The bus had a delay. destroy (di-STROY) verb to break something badly The storm will destroy the sandcastle. detail (DEE-tayl) noun a small part of something She noticed every detail. didn’t (DID-nt) contraction short for “did not” I didn’t see the bus. dish (dish) noun a plate or bowl for food Wash your dish after eating.

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Dictionary dishes (DISH-iz) noun plates, bowls, or food items I helped wash the dishes.

drum (drum) noun an instrument you hit She played the drum loudly.

doctor (DOK-ter) noun a person who helps you when you’re sick The doctor gave me medicine.

dry (dry) adjective not wet My clothes are dry now.

doesn’t (DUZ-nt) contraction short for “does not” He doesn’t like broccoli.

dump (duhmp) verb to drop or throw away Dump the trash in the bin.

don’t (dohnt) contraction short for “do not” Please don’t forget your homework.

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done (duhn) adjective finished I am done eating. donkey (DON-kee) noun an animal like a small horse The donkey carried bags. double (DUHB-uhl) adjective two times as much He ate double dessert. drive (dryv) verb to make a car or truck move My dad will drive us to school. drivers (DRY-verz) noun people who drive cars or trucks The drivers waited at the stoplight. dropped (dropt) verb let something fall He dropped his pencil.

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eight (ayt) number the number 8 I have eight crayons. either (EE-ther) adverb one or the other Pick either red or blue. even (EE-vuhn) adverb also or surprising She even likes spinach! explain (ik-SP-LAYN) verb to make something clear or easy to understand Can you explain the rules? expose (ik-SPOHZ) verb to show something that was hidden Pull the curtain to expose the window.

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donate (DOH-nayt) verb to give something to help someone We donate clothes to people in need.

egg (eg) noun a round object from a bird that can be eaten I had an egg for breakfast.

extend (ik-STEND) verb to make something longer Extend your arms up high.

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flatten (FLAT-en) verb to make something flat Use your hand to flatten the dough.

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flies (flyz) noun small insects with wings Flies buzz around the trash can.

fainting (FAYNT-ing) verb falling down because of weakness He felt like he was fainting from the heat. family (FAM-uh-lee) noun people you live with or love My family goes camping. farther (FAR-thur) adjective more far away This house is farther from school. feather (FEH-ther) noun a soft thing on a bird’s body I found a white feather.

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February (FEB-roo-air-ee) noun the second month of the year My birthday is in February. fill (fil) verb to make something full Fill my cup with water, please. filled (fild) verb put something into until full He filled the jar with candy. filter (FIL-ter) noun something that cleans water or air This filter keeps the water clean. fixed (fikst) verb made something work again She fixed the broken toy.

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float (floht) verb to stay on top of water The leaf will float on the lake. floated (FLOH-tid) verb stayed on top of water The ball floated in the pool. flopped (flopt) verb fell down or dropped loosely He flopped onto the couch. fluid (FLOO-id) noun a liquid that flows Water is a kind of fluid. fly (fly) verb to move through the air Birds can fly. foil (foil) noun shiny metal used to wrap things Cover the food with foil. foot (fut) noun the bottom part of your leg My foot hurts. forgot (fer-GOT) verb did not remember I forgot my homework. free (free) adjective does not cost money This ice cream is free.

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Friday (FRY-day) noun the sixth day of the week We have spelling tests on Friday.

goat (goht) noun an animal with horns and a beard The goat climbed the hill.

fries (friez) noun thin pieces of fried potato I love eating fries with ketchup.

going (GOH-ing) verb moving or traveling We are going to the park.

frigid (FRI-jid) adjective very cold It is frigid outside today.

gold (gohld) noun a shiny yellow metal The ring is made of gold.

from (frum) preposition starting place She ran from the park.

grabbed (grabd) verb took hold of something quickly She grabbed her backpack.

froze (frohz) verb turned into ice or got very cold The water froze overnight.

gray (gray) adjective a color between black and white The sky turned gray before it rained.

future (FYOO-chur) noun time that has not happened yet What do you want to be in the future?

guess (ges) verb to give an answer without being sure My guess is that this is new.

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garden (GAR-dn) noun a place where plants or flowers grow She planted tomatoes in the garden.

hadn’t (HAD-nt) contraction short for “had not” I hadn’t seen that game before.

get (get) verb to receive or grab something Can you get my pencil?

hammers (HAM-erz) noun tools used to pound nails The workers used hammers to build the fence.

globe (glohb) noun a round model of Earth We found Africa on the globe.

happen (HAP-en) verb to take place or occur What will happen next in the story?

glove (gluhv) noun clothing for your hand I wore a glove on each hand.

happened (HAP-uhnd) verb took place or occurred What happened at school today?

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happy (HAP-ee) adjective feeling glad She is happy today.

honey (HUN-ee) noun sweet food bees make I add honey to my tea.

harbor (HAR-ber) noun a place where ships stay near land The boat was safe in the harbor.

hook (huk) noun a curved tool used to hang things Hang your coat on the hook.

hasn’t (HAZ-nt) contraction short for “has not” She hasn’t eaten yet.

hoping (HOH-ping) verb wishing for something to happen I’m hoping for good weather.

haven’t (HAV-nt) contraction short for “have not” We haven’t finished the project.

hopped (hopt) verb jumped with one or both feet The bunny hopped across the yard.

he’s (HEEZ) contraction short for “he is” He’s my brother.

hopping (HOP-ing) verb jumping on one foot or lightly The bunny is hopping in the yard.

heart (hart) noun the part of your body that pumps blood My heart was beating fast.

hotel (hoh-TEL) noun a place where people stay when they travel We slept in a hotel on vacation.

heater (HEE-ter) noun a machine that makes rooms warm Turn on the heater if you’re cold.

houses (HOWZ-iz) noun places where people live There are five houses on our street.

heavy (HEV-ee) adjective hard to lift The box is heavy.

huge (hyooj) adjective very big That cake is huge!

helmet (HEL-mit) noun a hard hat for safety Wear your helmet when biking.

hundred (HUHN-drid) noun the number 100 There are one hundred pennies.

hike (hyk) verb to walk a long way, often in nature We will hike up the hill.

hung (huhng) verb past tense of hang; put up something He hung his coat on the hook.

hitting (HIT-ing) verb striking something Stop hitting the ball too hard.

hungry (HUNG-gree) adjective wanting to eat I feel very hungry.

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I’d (EYED) contraction short for “I would” I’d like some cake.

jellies (JEL-eez) noun sweet spreads made from fruit We tried different jellies on toast.

I’m (EYEM) contraction short for “I am” I’m hungry now.

jelly (JEL-ee) noun sweet, soft food you spread I put jelly on my bread.

I’ve (EYEV) contraction short for “I have” I’ve read that book.

jog (jog) verb to run slowly Dad and I jog every morning.

idea (eye-DEE-uh) noun a thought or plan I have an idea for a game.

join (joyn) verb to become part of a group or activity Can I join your game?

included (in-KLOO-did) verb had something as part of a group I included my friend in the game.

joke (johk) noun something said to make people laugh Tell me a funny joke.

indeed (in-DEED) adverb really or truly This cookie is indeed tasty.

joking (JOHK-ing) verb saying something funny He’s just joking around.

instead (in-STED) adverb in place of something else I ate fruit instead of candy.

joy (joy) noun a feeling of great happiness She felt joy when she saw her puppy.

isn’t (IZ-nt) contraction short for “is not” This isn’t my pencil.

judge (juhj) noun a person who decides in court The judge listened to the case.

it’s (ITS) contraction short for “it is” It’s raining outside.

juggle (JUH-guhl) verb to toss and catch things in air He can juggle three balls.

item (EYE-tum) noun a single thing Each item is on the list.

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

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

lion (LY-un) noun a large wild cat with a mane The lion roared loudly.

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little (LIT-l) adjective small in size He has a little puppy.

kept (kept) verb saved or held onto something She kept the candy in her bag. key (kee) noun used to open locks Use this key to open the door. kind (kynd) adjective nice and caring Be kind to your friends.

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laughing (LAF-ing) verb making happy sounds with your voice We were laughing at the joke.

looked (lukt) verb used your eyes to see He looked out the window. looking (LOOK-ing) verb using your eyes to see I’m looking for my pen.

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loop (loop) noun a round shape or path Tie the string in a loop.

learn (lurn) verb to get knowledge or skills I want to learn how to draw.

lunches (LUNCH-iz) noun midday meals We packed our lunches in the morning.

leaving (LEEV-ing) verb going away from a place We are leaving now.

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letter (LET-er) noun a written message to someone I sent a letter to my friend. liked (lykt) verb enjoyed or thought something was nice I liked the cake. limit (LIM-it) noun the most or least allowed The speed limit is 25.

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locate (LOH-kayt) verb to find something Can you locate your backpack?

magnet (MAG-nit) noun a thing that pulls metal toward it The magnet stuck to the fridge. making (MAYK-ing) verb creating or building something I’m making a card for Dad. manage (MAN-ij) verb to be in charge of something I can manage my time well.

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Dictionary March (march) noun the third month of the year My birthday is in March.

money (MUHN-ee) noun used to buy things I saved my money.

market (MAR-kit) noun a place to buy and sell things We went to the market for fruit.

monkey (MUN-kee) nou an animal that climbs and swings The monkey climbed the tree.

matches (MATCH-iz) noun small sticks that make fire; things that go together We lit candles with matches.

month (muhnth) noun part of the year July is a hot month.

maybe (MAY-bee) adverb possibly; could be Maybe we’ll go outside. meant (ment) verb past of mean; what you wanted to say I meant to call you earlier. measure (MEH-zher) verb to find out the size or amount We measure how long it is. member (MEM-ber) noun someone who is part of a group She is a member of our team. mind (mynd) noun your thoughts and feelings Use your mind to solve the puzzle. moment (MOH-ment) noun a short time Wait a moment, please.

mopped (mopt) verb cleaned the floor with a mop Dad mopped the kitchen floor. mopping (MOP-ing) verb cleaning the floor with a mop Dad is mopping the kitchen. most (mohst) adjective the greatest amount He ate the most cookies. mother (MUHTH-er) noun a mom My mother reads to me. move (moov) verb to go from one place to another Please move your chair. music (MYOO-zik) noun sounds made by singing or instruments I love listening to music. must (muhst) verb have to do something You must wear your coat.

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matter (MAT-er) noun something that takes up space Water is a kind of matter.

mustn’t (MUS-nt) contraction short for “must not” You mustn’t touch the stove.

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nose (nohz) noun the part of your face you smell with She touched her nose.

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number (NUM-ber) noun a symbol used to count What number comes after ten?

naming (NAYM-ing) verb giving a name to something We are naming the puppy today.

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napping (NAP-ing) verb taking a short sleep The baby is napping.

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needle (NEE-dl) noun a small tool used for sewing Mom used a needle and thread.

obtain (ub-TAYN) verb to get something You can obtain a prize.

never (NEV-er) adverb not ever I never forget my lunch.

October (ok-TOH-ber) noun the tenth month of the year October brings cool weather.

news (nooz) noun information about what is happening Any news about the accident?

only (OHN-lee) adverb just one, not more I have only one cookie left.

next (nekst) adjective coming right after I will read the next page.

opened (OH-puhnd) verb made something not closed He opened the door.

noise (noyz) noun a sound, especially a loud one That noise is too loud!

over (OH-ver) preposition above or across The bird flew over the tree.

none (nuhn) pronoun not any None of the books are missing.

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noon (noon) noun 12 o’clock in the middle of the day Lunch starts at noon.

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nurse (nurs) noun a person who helps take care of people The nurse gave me a bandage.

pages (PAYJ-iz) noun sheets in a book Turn to page ten. painted (PAYN-tid) verb put color on something She painted a flower.

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Dictionary painter (PAYN-ter) noun a person who paints The painter is working on a mural.

phone (fohn) noun a device used to talk to people She called me on the phone.

parade (puh-RAYD) noun a line of people or cars moving to celebrate We saw the parade on Main Street.

piling (PY-ling) verb putting things on top of each other I am piling books on the desk.

part (part) noun a piece of something I want the biggest part of the cake.

pilot (PY-lut) noun a person who flies an airplane The pilot flew the plane safely.

parties (PAR-teez) noun fun gatherings with people We go to lots of parties in the summer .

placing (PLAY-sing) verb putting something in a spot I’m placing the books on the shelf.

partner (PART-ner) noun someone you work or play with My partner helped me with the puzzle.

planet (PLAN-it) noun a large object in space that goes around a star Earth is a planet.

patted (PAT-id) verb touched gently She patted the dog. pavement (PAYV-muhnt) noun the hard surface of a road or sidewalk We walked on the pavement. pay (pay) verb to give money for something We will pay at the store. people (PEE-puhl) noun more than one person Many people like pizza.

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please (pleez) verb to make someone happy It will please Mom if you clean. plums (plumz) noun a type of soft, round fruit I picked some sweet plums. pocket (POK-it) noun a small pouch in clothes He put the toy in his pocket. point (poynt) noun/verb a sharp end; to show where something is Please point to the answer. poison (POY-zuhn) noun something that can make you very sick Don’t touch that—it’s poison.

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patches (PATCH-iz) noun small pieces to cover holes or fix something Mom sewed patches on my pants.

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Dictionary praising (PRAY-zing) verb saying nice things about someone or something The teacher was praising the student. pretty (PRIT-ee) adjective nice to look at That dress is very pretty. problem (PROB-lum) noun something that needs to be solved We found a problem with the bike. public (PUB-lik) adjective open to everyone We went to the public park. pudding (PUD-ing) noun a soft, sweet dessert We had pudding after lunch.

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pull (puhl) verb to move something closer Please pull the door open. punish (PUN-ish) verb to give a consequence Dad will punish us if we fight. purple (PUR-puhl) adjective a mix of red and blue I like purple flowers.

R raced (rayst) verb moved very fast We raced to the playground. rain (rayn) noun water that falls from the clouds It began to rain.

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raisin (RAY-zin) noun a dried grape I like raisins in my cereal. reading (REE-ding) verb looking at and understanding words I am reading a book. ready (RED-ee) adjective prepared to do something She was ready for school. reason (REE-zuhn) noun why something happens The reason I smiled was the joke. reduce (ri-DOOS) verb to make something smaller or less We try to reduce waste. remain (ri-MAYN) verb to stay in the same place Please remain seated. riding (RY-ding) verb traveling on or in something He is riding his bike. right (ryt) adjective correct or true You gave the right answer. river (RIV-er) noun a long path of water The river flows through the forest. robbed (robd) verb took something in a dishonest way The thief robbed the bank. rocket (ROK-it) noun a machine that flies into space The rocket went to the moon.

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Dictionary running (RUN-ing) verb moving fast on your feet I am running in a race.

shake (shayk) verb to move quickly back and forth Please shake the juice before drinking.

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share (shair) verb to let someone else have part of something Let’s share our crayons.

saving (SAY-ving) verb keeping something for later I’m saving my money. school (skool) noun a place where kids go to learn I go to school every day. searches (SURCH-iz) noun/verb looks for something The police did two searches for the dog. seeing (SEE-ing) verb looking at something We are seeing a play tonight. select (suh-LEKT) verb to pick something Select your favorite color. sever (SEV-er) verb to cut or break apart The knife can sever the rope. shading (SHAY-ding) verb making an area darker He’s shading with a pencil. shadow (SHAD-oh) noun a dark shape made by something blocking light The tree cast a big shadow.

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sharp (shahrp) adjective having a point or edge that can cut The knife is very sharp. she’ll (SHEEL) contraction short for “she will” She’ll bring snacks. she’s (sheez) contraction short for “she is” She’s my best friend. sheep (sheep) noun farm animals with wool The sheep are in the field. shell (shel) noun the hard outer part of something I found a pretty shell by the water. shine (shyn) verb to give off light Stars shine in the sky. ship (ship) noun a large boat The ship sailed across the sea. shock (shok) noun a sudden surprise He jumped back in shock.

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sail (sayl) verb to move on water using wind and a sail We will sail the boat.

shopping (SHOP-ing) verb going to buy things We are shopping for snacks.

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shouldn’t (SHOOD-nt) contraction short for “should not” You shouldn’t run in the hallway.

skipping (SKIP-ing) verb jumping and moving in a fun way The kids were skipping down the road.

shout (showt) verb to speak very loudly Don’t shout in the classroom.

sleep (sleep) verb to rest your body at night You should sleep now.

shrug (shruhg) verb to lift your shoulders when you don’t know I shrug when I don’t have an answer.

slept (slept) verb rested during sleep I slept well last night

sibling (SIB-ling) noun a brother or sister My sibling is older than me.

slight (slyt) adjective a little or small amount I felt a slight breeze.

sign (syn) noun a board that gives information The sign says “Do Not Enter”.

slow (sloh) adjective not fast The turtle is slow.

silent (SY-lent) adjective very quiet or not making noise The room was silent during the test.

smiling (SMY-ling) verb making a happy face She is smiling at the camera.

silly (SIL-ee) adjective funny or playful She made a silly face.

snow (snoh) noun soft white flakes that fall in winter We made a snowman.

sitting (SIT-ing) verb resting on your bottom She is sitting in a chair.

soap (sohp) noun something used to clean Use soap to wash your hands.

size (syz) noun how big or small something is What size shoes do you wear?

sock (sok) noun clothing worn on your foot I lost one sock.

skating (SKAY-ting) verb moving on skates We went skating at the rink.

soil (soyl) noun dirt on the ground where plants grow Plants grow in rich soil.

skipped (skipt) verb hopped lightly while moving forward We skipped down the sidewalk.

sorry (SOR-ee) adjective feeling bad about something I’m sorry I broke it.

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speech (speech) noun talking to a group He gave a speech at school.

Sunday (SUHN-day) noun the first day of the week We swim on Sunday.

spies (spyz) noun people who secretly gather information The spies wore disguises.

sweater (SWET-er) noun a warm piece of clothing for the top of your body I wore my blue sweater.

spread (spred) verb to open or stretch out over a space Spread the butter on the bread. spring (spring) noun the season after winter Flowers bloom in spring. standing (STAND-ing) verb being on your feet, not sitting He was standing by the door. star (stahr) noun a bright light in the sky at night I saw a shooting star. stopped (stopt) verb did not move anymore He stopped the car. stories (STOR-eez) noun tales or accounts of events We listened to bedtime stories. stuff (stuhf) noun things or items Pack your school stuff. style (styl) noun a way something looks or is done I like your new hair style.

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swept (swept) verb cleaned with a broom Dad swept the floor.

T table (TAY-buhl) noun a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs We ate at the table. tapped (tapt) verb hit lightly She tapped on the window. team (teem) noun a group playing together My team won the game. teasing (TEEZ-ing) verb making fun of someone Stop teasing your brother. test (test) noun a set of questions to check what you know We have a math test today. tests (tests) noun more than one test We took two tests today.

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spoon (spoon) noun a tool for eating foods She ate soup with a spoon.

thank (thangk) verb showed you are grateful Don’t forget to thank your teacher.

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Dictionary thanked (thankt) verb said thank you I thanked her for the gift.

Thursday (THURZ-day) noun the day after Wednesday Thursday is my favorite day.

they’d (THAYD) contraction short for “they would” They’d like to come.

timing (TY-ming) verb measuring time or doing something on time I’m timing how fast I run.

they’ll (THAYL) contraction short for “they will” They’ll come tomorrow.

tiny (TY-nee) adjective very small The baby bird is tiny.

they’ve (THAYV) contraction short for “they have” They’ve been waiting.

toast (tohst) noun bread that is heated and crispy I ate toast for breakfast.

thick (thik) adjective wide from one side to the other This book is very thick.

tooth (tooth) noun one of the hard white parts in your mouth I lost a tooth yesterday.

think (thingk) verb to use your mind I need time to think.

tough (tuhf) adjective hard to break This rope is tough.

thirst (thurst) noun the feeling of needing a drink I had a thirst after running.

toys (toyz) noun things kids play with I keep my toys in a box.

threat (thret) noun a warning of possible harm The storm is a big threat.

trading (TRAY-ding) verb giving one thing for another They are trading stickers.

throw (throh) verb to send something through the air Please throw the ball to me.

trailer (TRAY-ler) noun a thing pulled behind a car or truck We packed the trailer with bikes.

thumb (thuhm) noun the short, thick finger on your hand I gave a thumbs-up.

train (trayn) noun a group of connected cars that move on tracks The train came to the station.

thunder (THUN-der) noun a loud sound after lightning The thunder scared the dog.

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trains (trayns) noun more than one train The station had many trains.

type (typ) noun a kind or sort of something What type of juice do you like?

trapped (trapt) verb stuck and cannot get out The cat was trapped in the box.

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tried (tryd) verb did your best to do something He tried to open the jar.

valley (VAL-ee) noun low land between hills Our town is in a valley.

tries (tryz) verb attempts or makes an effort She tries hard every day.

velvet (VEL-vit) noun a very soft cloth Her dress feels like velvet.

trouble (TRUHB-uhl) noun problems She got in trouble at school.

very (VER-ee) adverb a lot It is very hot outside.

Tuesday (TOOZ-day) noun the day after Monday We have gym on Tuesday.

voice (voyce) noun the sound you make when you talk I heard her voice in the hall.

tunnel (TUHN-uhl) noun a path under the ground We drove through a long tunnel.

volley (VOL-ee) verb to hit back and forth They volley the ball over the net.

turkey (TUR-kee) noun a large bird Would you like a turkey sandwich?

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turtle (TUR-tuhl) noun a slow animal with a hard shell The turtle walked across the road. two (too) number the number 2 I have two pencils.

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wait (wayt) verb to stay until something happens Please wait in line.

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treat (treet) noun a tasty surprise or snack Cookies are my favorite treat.

under (UHN-der) preposition nelow something The dog is under the table.

want (wont) verb to wish for something I want a cookie.

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wash (wosh) verb to clean something with water Please wash your hands.

where (wair) adverb asking about a place Where is your backpack?

wasn’t (WUZ-nt) contraction short for “was not” It wasn’t my turn.

which (wich) pronoun asking to choose between things Which one is your favorite?

we’ll (wel) contraction short for “we will” We’ll study together tomorrow.

while (whyl) conjunction at the same time as something else I listened while doing homework.

we’ve (WEEV) contraction short for “we have” We’ve finished our homework.

whip (whip) verb to mix quickly or move fast I like to whip cream for dessert.

Wednesday (WENZ-day) noun the day of the week after Tuesday We have art class on Wednesday.

whisper (WIS-per) verb to speak very quietly She told me a secret in a whisper.

weekend (WEEK-end) noun a time when people rest I do not work on the weekend.

white (hwyt) adjective the color of snow or milk The paper is white.

weren’t (WUR-nt) contraction short for “were not” They weren’t at school today.

wild (wyld) adjective not tame; living in nature We saw a wild bear.

whale (wayl) noun a very large sea animal We saw a whale at the ocean.

winter (WIN-ter) noun the coldest season We wear coats in winter.

what (wut) pronoun asking for information What do you want for lunch?

wise (wyz) adjective smart from learning or experience The old man gave wise advice.

wheel (weel) noun a round thing that helps things roll The car has four wheels.

wished (wisht) verb hoped for something I wished for a puppy.

when (wen) adverb asking about time When will we leave?

wishes (WISH-iz) noun/verb things people hope for She made three birthday wishes.

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won’t (wohnt) contraction short for “will not” He won’t be late again.

would (wood) verb talking about something imagined I would love to visit.

wonder (WUHN-der) verb to think about something I wonder what’s in the box.

wouldn’t (WOOD-nt) contraction short for “would not” She wouldn’t eat her vegetables.

wool (wool) noun hair from sheep used for clothes My sweater is made of wool.

wrapping (RAP-ing) verb covering with paper or cloth We are wrapping presents.

word (wurd) noun a group of letters that means something Please write a new word.

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world (wurld) noun the Earth or all the people and places in it We want to travel the world. worse (wurs) adjective not as good as before My cold got worse today.

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you’d (YOOD) contraction short for “you would” You’d enjoy this game. you’ll (YOOL) contraction short for “you will” You’ll love this book. young (yuhng) adjective not old The young cat played outside.

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work (wurk) verb to do a job or task I work hard in school.

yellow (YEL-oh) adjective s bright color like the sun She wore a yellow dress.

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