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Below are the spelling words we will be doing each week (1st column). There are 10 spelling words with two mystery spellings using the spelling pattern (2nd column) for that week. 5B will do their spellings on Wednesday and 5A and 5C will do it on Thursday. There is a worksheet to support the learning. Please complete the spelling sheet before the spelling test. It will be checked on the same day we have the spelling test. If you lose your spelling sheet you can print it by opening the document on the right (3rd column).
Spelling words 5
longest
closer
fitter
hottest
quicker
ripest
wider
wettest
biggest
stronger
Adding -er and -est
For most words just add -er and -est.
long → longer → longest
For words ending in -e, take off the final -e and add -er and -est.
close → closer → closest
For words with a short vowel sound, double the final letter and -er and -est.
fit → fitter → fittest
5.Spelling worksheet adding -er and -estSpelling words 4
their
there
they’re
to
two
too
Using homophones
There and their both start with the.
There looks like and answers the question where?
Remember this sentence to help you spell their:
Their hedgehog eats insect ravioli!
To is used most often.
Two is the number 2. - Two wings only
Too means "more than enough". - It is too heavy.
Too can also mean "as well as". - The dog came too.
4.Spelling worksheet homophonesSpelling words 3
unhappy
disobey
precaution
disagree
revisit
deactivate
uncertain
dishonest
rebuild
prehistoric
Using un-, de-, dis-, re- and pre-
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word.
A prefix changes the meaning of a word.
lock → unlock
3.Spelling worksheet using un-, de-, dis-, re- and pre-Spelling words 2
whistle
beetle
knuckle
cable
rustle
squabble
cradle
scribble
fable
needle
Adding -ing spelling words
After a long vowel sound,
use one consonant + -le.
table
After a short vowel sound,
use two consonants + -le.
bottle
2.Spelling worksheet using -leSpelling words 1
shouting
writing
playing
smiling
skipping
controlling
spinning
shaking
balancing
expanding
Adding -ing spelling words
For most words just add -ing.
eat → eating
For words with a short vowel sound before the last letter, double the last letter and add -ing.
hop → hopping
For words that end in -e, drop the last e and add -ing,
drive → driving
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