Spell the Word
2.5 word
strand
Is this spelling correct?
writeing
No. The correct spelling is writing.
Read "Lunch at the Shrimp Shed" and find the words with 3 letter blends.
spring
shrimp
sprint
My gram will mend the strap on this dress.
My gram will mend the strap on this dress.
Mom slept up the tent.
Mom swept up the tent.
2.5 word
script
Is this spelling correct?
hoped
Yes. We drop the e for hope when we add the suffix ed.
Read "Gramps and Gram" and find the 3 letter blends.
scrimp
scrod
I felt lots of stress from that big job.
I felt lots of stress from that big job.
I have a strang of strind.
I have a strand of string.
3.1 word
unless
Is the spelling correct?
Careful
Yes. We keep the e when adding the suffix -ful.
Read "Mr. Russell's Plans" and find 2 closed syllable words.
finish
profit
commit
himself
happen
until
The kids rented the Batman flick.
The kids rented the Batman flick.
When we jump in the pond, we will ____________
Dad.
When we jump in the pond, we will splash
Dad.
3.1 word
public
Is the spelling correct?
cryed
No, we drop the y and replace it with an i when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel. The correct spelling would be cried.
Read "Tom's Trumpet" and find the 2 closed syllable words.
trumpet
upset
insist
frantic
sudden
admit
Will the boss get a napkin for his shellfish?
Will the boss get a napkin for his shellfish?
The ______________ was a mess with old junk.
The cabin was a mess with old junk.
3.2 word
progress
Is the spelling correct?
flying
Yes, we keep the y when adding the suffix -ing.
Read "Jim and Janet" and find the 2 closed syllable words.
unrest
happen
suppress
untold
express
Janet
We must consult with the dentist.
We must consult with the dentist.
I think Mom will ________________ that I do this
math.
I think Mom will insist that I do this
math.