Spelling Unit 1.1
Objectives: Review short vowels, blends, digraphs, and digraph blends
Review-Ck comes after short vowels at the end of a one syllable word.
1. pick
2. lock
3. wish
4. quack
5. slush
6. cash
7. luck
8. strap
9. bunch
10. check
Trick Words
your*
was*
you
Spelling Unit 1.2
1. send
2. cloth
3. shred
4. fix
5. skim
6. mask
7. quilt
8. vest
9. went
10. jump
Trick Words
they
said
one
Sentence Bank
Fred got stuck in the mud.
Rick had to sit on the bench.
We had lunch by the pond.
Brad is in the skit.
Mom got the skim milk.
Ken had milk with his snack.
The twins can split the cash.
The snack is in the bag.
Dad spent his cash at the golf club.
The raft is in the pond.
The duck will splash in the pond.
They said to pack one bag.
2.1 Spelling Rule: When a word ends in f, l, or s after a short vowel, double it
1. shelf
2. smell
3. mall
4. cliff
5. stuff
6. quill
7. buzz
8. press
9. floss
10. fill
Trick Words
shall
pull*
full
do
does
here
Sentence Bank
Chad felt a sting on his neck.
The tot is on the swing
Do you think that you will flunk the quiz?
Jeff can dunk the ball in the net.
Dad will get a stamp and send this.
Did Jeff think that the tank was full?
Ted is the best in the band.
Are you in that fan club?
The class and a long song
Hang that stud up!
Jess got the pink dress at the mall.
Both men had a long talk with the boss.
2.2 Glued Sounds-am, an, ank, ink, onk, unk and ang, ing, ong, ung, ong
1. strong
2. blank
3. king
4. hung
5. pink
6. thing
7. long
8. sang
9. camp
10. sand
Trick Words
both
talk
walk*
from
3.1 Closed Excetions- olt, ost, old, ind, ild, oth
1. fold
2. branch
3. grind
4. flunk
5. blind
6. swept
7. most
8. mild
9. both
10. bolt
Trick Words
done
goes *
pretty
are
who
what
where*
Sentence Bank:
I must find the wild winding path.
Did the blind child grind the nuts?
The child will hide behind the tree.
Keep in mind to be kind to the blind.
Do you mind if I get mild salsa?
Who got the most stuff done?
What did you find behind the door?
Find the book with the bad binding.
A wild blind cat scraped her hind leg.
Do you mind if I grind the coffee?
My child likes lemon rind in his tea.
The small child will pet the pretty colt.
4.1 Adding suffixes –s, -es, -ed, -ing, -er, and -est and review words
1. jolt
2. drink
3. spelled
4. swinging
5. belts
6. trips
7. dusted
8. splashed
9. kinder
10. softest
Trick Words
again*
please
animal*
when
there
4.2 Adding suffixes –s, -es, -ed, -ing, -er, and -est and review
Spelling Words
1. older
2. smallest
3. bunches
4. glasses
5. dishes
6. fixes
7. faster
8. coldest
9. hugged
10. swishing
Trick Words
sure
use
used
why
Sentence Bank
The van got dented in the crash.
Meg is swinging on the swings.
The bells are ringing.
Dad is fixing the blender.
Chad bunted the ball.
I think Rick is the fastest kid in the class.
Do you think Rick is quicker than his dad?
I think the last skit was the longest.
Mom packed lunches for us to bring to class.
We sat on the benches but they were still wet.
Tom spilled his milk on the desk.
The cat smelled the fish in the dish.
Chad dunked the ball in the net.
Dad twisted the lid off for me.
The fastest foxes sprinted there by the hills.
We set up a tent and camped by the pond.
Mom splashed dad as she did the dishes.
Tim wished he got a hit when he was at bat.
Please use the blocks.
5.1 Spelling words with 2 syllables
Spelling Words
1. huff
2. self
3. until
4. upset
5. edit
6. combat
7. panic
8. disrupt
9. mascots
10. habit
Trick Words
knew*
know
against
two
too
5.2 Spelling words with two syllables and endings
New suffixes-ful, -ment, -less, -ness, -ish, -en, -able
Spelling Words
1. most
2. taller
3. cabin
4. cupful
5. thankful
6. invented
7. kindness
8. shipment
9. splendid
10. selfish
Trick Words
always
often
once*
put
very
also
Sentence Bank
Frank thinks that he will finish last.
Will mom punish the kids if they are wild?
Is the cabin by the pond?
We sat on the cliff at sunset.
Kim was upset when she lost the contest.
Dad told Jim to put the napkin on his lap.
The small child will panic if he gets lost.
The dentist will insist that we brush and floss.
I was thankful for his kindness.
The shop got a shipment of stuff for kids.
Mom wants to freshen up a bit.
Chad will be upset if he flunks the quiz.
Mrs. Smith punished Frank for disrupting the class.
Mom was frantic when she could not find Tim.
I know that is a childish habit.
The dentist always insisted that we floss often.
6.1 Vowel-Consonant-E
Spelling words with vowel-consonant-E syllables up to 2 syllables
Spelling Words
1. ride
2. name
3. rope
4. plate
5. these
6. spoke
7. blaze
8. baseball
9. homeless
10. invite
Trick Words
only
house
move*
some
come
6.2 Vowel-Consonant-E
Spelling words with vowel-consonant-E syllables with two syllables and endings
Spelling Words
1. hope
2. nose
3. joke
4. came
5. nine
6. athlete
7. hopes
8. plateful
9. captive
10. disruptive
Trick Words
together *
right
place
would
could
should
Sentence Bank
Jake likes to sing tunes in the tub.
Duke rode his bike in the sand dunes.
Kate will finish the quiz in time for a quick lunch.
Do you like olives?
The wild child is quite active.
Luke will invite his friend to the game.
Do they sell reptiles at that pet shop?
Dave rode his bike to his house.
The umpire said to postpone the game.
Luke thinks baseball is the best game.
Did you bring a cupcake for snack?
Jess was homesick when she went to camp.
Dad was up at sunrise, but mom slept late.
Take the plates to the right place.
7.1 Open Syllables
Open syllables end in a vowel and say the long vowel sound. Open syllables can be combined with other syllables.
Y says /I/ at the end of a one syllable word
Note: English words do not end in vowels I or U (or consonants v or j) unless slang (hi, flu), abbreviation, or a foreign word. Exceptions: I, you, and thou-very old English words. Mnemonic “You and I are very special.”
Spelling Words
1. why
2. shy
3. dry
4. she
5. robot
6. began
7. menu
8. remote
9. locate
10. program
Trick Words
eight
large
change
say
says
7.2 Open syllables-Two syllables Y as E
Y says /E/ at the end of two syllable word. Short vowels double. Long vowels do not double.
Spelling Words
1. silly
2. happy
3. lobby
4. puppy
5. bunny
6. grumpy
7. baby
8. ruby
9. lazy
10. pony
Trich Words:
city
every*
family
see
between
each
7.3 Open syllables
Suffixes: y, ly, and ty
Spelling Words
1. windy
2. lucky
3. crunchy
4. lumpy
5. safely
6. wildly
7. baby
8. babies
9. pony
10. ponies
Trick Words
night
carry
something*
Sentence Bank
Is it chilly by the lake?
Dad had to pry the lid off the old can.
Jack is a golf pro at the club.
Sally is quite shy.
Frank depended on his pal for a ride home.
I must subtract sixty from ninety.
Dad gets angry when he can no locate the remote.
Rewind the tape and then press eject.
I predicted that Dan would win the contest.
How did the robot swing so wildly?
His family is trying to find a large hotel in the city.
We depend on firemen to protect us.
8.1 R-Controlled Syllables- AR and OR
ar-car-ar; or-horn-or:
Spelling Words
1. scar
2. park
3. card
4. smart
5. garlic
6. fork
7. born
8. reported
9. explore
10. porches
Trick Words
world*
answer*
different
any
many
how
now
down
Sentence Bank
Jeff got a small part in the class skit.
The army marched to many different spots.
The dog barked when the man came in the yard.
If you are tardy, you are late.
Start the car to go to the party.
Dad is hanging a swing on the back porch.
The baby was born in March.
My kids like to stop at the candy store for a quick snack.
I want to check the score before I go to bed.
If we take this shortcut, we will get home faster.
You must finish your chores before lunch.
The cart will carry the acorns from the garden.
9.1 ER, IR, UR-Controlled Vowels
· A multi-syllable word that ends in /r/ is usually spelled -er
· -er can mean a person who
· Er/ir/ur (the triplets) make the same sound. They are difficult to spell correctly without many exposures to the vowel pattern. Use spellings options to help find the correct spelling.
Spelling Words
1. her
2. verb
3. term
4. stir
5. girl
6. shirt
7. skirt
8. turn
9. surf
10. curl
Trick Words
learn
picture
earth*
out
our
9.2 ER, IR, UR (Combining syllables)
1. hurt
2. sturdy
3. bird
4. dirt
5. dirty
6. fern
7. termite
8. chapter
9. corner
10. ruler
Trick Words
father
brother*
mother
another
friend
There are thirty members in the math club.
My brother has a bad temper.
Are there any spiders under the porch?
My brother has bug bites all over his arms.
The last chapter is the best!
My mother and father gave Bert a surprise party when he turned ten.
We will learn cursive in the third grade.
What time did your brother return?
My mother and father visited my brother.
My mother and father have returned from church.
10.1 Long A spelled a-e, –ai, and –ay
Spelling Words
1. crane
2. play
3. playing
4. tray
5. trays
6. faint
7. fainted
8. brain
9. wait
10. paint
Trick Words
great
country*
away
none
nothing
10.2 Long A Combining syllables
Spelling Words
1. day
2. way
3. play
4. train
5. replay
6. explain
7. maybe
8. subway
9. runway
10. playpen
Trick Words
America *
school
thought
people
month
Sentence Bank
Baseball is a fun game to play.
Mom said the stray cat can stay with us until we find its home.
We are going to take a train ride next month.
When you think, you use your brain.
We had to wait in the rain when the train was delayed.
I hope the rain does not delay the baseball game.
Did dad complain about the cost of the repair?
He fainted after he ran in the relay.
The plane has not even left the runway yet.
Thursday was the first day it rained all month
Did they delay the start of the game?
I thought his painting of the school was great.
11.1 Long E spelled -ee, -ea and -ey
Spelling Words
1. beat
2. real
3. cheap
4. dream
5. dreams
6. squeak
7. bead
8. teach
9. teacher
10. speaking
Trick Words
whose*
won
son*
little
been
want
11.2 Long E- Combining Syllables
Spelling Words
1. week
2. cheek
3. sheep
4. wheel
5. queen
6. beehive
7. feed
8. speeches
9. chimney
10. completely
Trick Words
ready
breakfast
head
Mr.
Mrs.
Week 1
Mrs. Clark will teach the class to read.
My son needs the key to unlock this gate.
You must keep that dog on a leash.
The man will clean the dishes in the sink.
I dream of going to the beach.
We had hot dogs and peanuts at the baseball game.
We like to drive to the seashore on hot days.
The man was punished for mistreating his pets.
The hockey team won thirteen games.
The breakfast feast is ready!
12.1 Vowel Teams –oy, -oi
Spelling Words
1. scarf
2. toy
3. joy
4. joyful
5. boil
6. soil
7. point
8. destroy
9. spoiled
10. joining
Trick Words
favorite
early
ocean
own
work
word
write*
their*
Sentence Bank
Roy wants to join the glee club.
The soil must be kept moist
That baby likes to play with that toy.
The water is starting to boil.
Can you point out all the hard words?
The boys in our class enjoy playing baseball.
The old lady has pain in her joints.
Put this in tinfoil and toss it on the grill.
She had an enjoyable day at her favorite ocean beach.
The soil is moist early in the morning.
13.1 Long O Words –oa, -oe, and –ow
Spelling Words
1. doe
2. toe
3. low
4. crow
5. throw
6. goat
7. coach
8. boat
9. coast
10. shown
Trick Words
cousin
Monday
Tuesday
first
new
13.2 Long O Words with Two Syllables
Vowel Teams –oa, -oe, and -ow
Spelling Words
1. toast
2. toes
3. below
4. explode
5. showed
6. snowball
7. roads
8. goats
9. loading
10. snowing
Trick Words
lose*
tomorrow
beautiful*
Sentence Bank
A tow truck came and got our car after the crash.
Jim keeps his boat on the east coast.
Dad broke his toe.
A doe is a female deer.
The river flows into the lake.
The wind was blowing hard during the snowstorm.
He broke the window with a baseball.
The sink is below the window.
Mike burned the toast in the toaster.
My cousin met her coach on Tuesday.
A storm will bring snow to the coast tomorrow.
14.1 Vowel Teams –ou and –ow
Spelling Words
1. out
2. ouch
3. loud
4. south
5. found
6. couch
7. shout
8. cloudy
9. outline
10. sounded
Trick Words
Wednesday
Thursday*
Saturday
14.2 Vowel Teams –ou and –ow
Spelling Words
1. owl
2. now
3. down
4. clown
5. drown
6. powder
7. flower
8. shower
9. showering
10. frowned
Trick Words
bought*
brought
piece
Sentence Bank
The king lost his crown.
They are expecting a cloudy day with rain showers.
Sound out the words if you need to.
The band was playing loud music at the party.
We saw many cows on our trip to the south.
The boy scouts will hike twenty miles to the camp site.
Justin fell on the ground in the back yard.
Jim found a piece of candy on the ground.
He brought the lost hound to the pound on Wednesday.
15.1 OU, UE, EW
Spelling Words
1. grew
2. drew
3. stew
4. chewing
5. you
6. youth
7. soup
8. groups
9. blue
10. continue
Trick Words
January*
February*
July
15.2 OO
Spelling Words
1. noon
2. boom
3. moon
4. hoop
5. spooky
6. stood
7. good
8. book
9. shook
10. hooked
Trick Words
enough
special
December
Jimmy grew a few inches over the winter.
It is not wise to argue with the umpire.
The crew hopes to get some flounder on the fishing trip.
Justin hopes to join the group.
All of these books are overdue.
The rooster began to crow at six in the morning.
The boys like shoot pool down in the basement.
If it is hot enough in July the special flowers will bloom.
It is foolish to argue with the umpire.
David quickly outgrew his snow boots.
Molly needs to pick up some shampoo on the way home.
There is lots of room in an igloo.
16.1 -au and -aw
Spelling Words
1. straw
2. hawk
3. draw
4. dawn
5. crawled
6. haul
7. fault
8. launch
9. haunted
10. astronaut
Trick Words
August*
laugh
daughter
special*
Sentence Bank
Dad was upset when his lawn mower broke.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith take good care of their lawn.
Justin was yawning during math class.
Do you think that old cabin in haunted?
They plan to launch the ship next August.
Mike may be scrawny but he is the fastest kid on the team.
My bad luck was my own fault.
The baby crawled to its mother.
My dog likes to chew on rawhide bones.
That artist has drawn many kinds of paintings.
The hawk saw a small animal on the ground.
Most kids like to drink with a straw.
I saw a hawk with sharp claws by the water.
My daughter will laugh at the clown.
17.1 Consonant-le syllable type
Spelling Words
1. stumble
2. marbles
3. snuggle
4. giggle
5. puzzle
6. cable
7. trample
8. bugle
9. turtle
10. candle
Trick Words
trouble
couple
young
Thursday*
Saturday*
17.2 Consonant-le syllable type
Spelling Words
1. tickle
2. pickle
3. tackle
4. freckle
5. buckle
6. crackle
7. ankle
8. twinkle
9. sprinkle
10. sparkles
Trick Words
against
together
favorite
Sentence Bank
The child likes to scribble with his crayons.
The lamp fell off the table and broke.
The dog needs a muzzle because he bites.
The math quiz was very simple.
Most kids like to blow bubbles.
In the fall We take a trip to the farm and pick apples.
Can the kids handle that simple puzzle?
Dribble the ball and then shoot it!
Chad grumbles when he had to do his chores.
Mrs. Smith will staple the papers together.
Put on a thimble so you do not poke your finger.
The young child had trouble with a couple of the simple puzzles.
Are the purple candles on the table yet?