These worksheets will teach your students various rules for spelling and pronunciation (which will help with correct spelling). Scroll down to find the grade level of spelling worksheets that you are looking for. The different lessons encompass when to capitalize letters, how various vowels and vowel combinations can be pronounced, the different pronunciations and spellings of specific phonemes, which consonants should not be doubled, changing suffixes correctly, when "i" comes before "e" and when it doesn't, choosing the correct homophones, reviews of commonly misspelled words, and more. The new generations do not feel that spelling is as an important skill as previous generations. A generation that doesn't know what life is like without "Spell Check"; maybe that is why?
Grade Level Specific Spelling Worksheets
Below are spelling worksheets for specific grade levels followed by printable spelling rules worksheets.
Spelling Rules Worksheets
Spelling Rules: Capitals and Final Consonants
Whenever you start a sentence, the first letter should be a capital. Names of people, places or events that only happen once should be capitalized.
Short/Long Vowels: The sound /k/
When you add a suffix that starts with a vowel to a short-vowel word, it makes the short vowel long.
/ch/, /kw/, and "le" Words
We look at the rules for writing these spelling words. We highlight the general process and the exceptions as well.
Consonants that Never Double
If a word ends in a consonant plus "y," then the y changes to an "i" if your suffix is "ed." For example: "deny" turns into "denied."
The Meaning Of a Word Helps
It's tricky to know how to spell words that sound the same. Often, it helps to know the meaning of a word and its suffix.
"y" to "i" and Drop the "e"
If a single-syllable word has a vowel and then ends in a consonant, double the consonant when you add a suffix.
When To Use "i" before "e"
We work on mastering this fundamental skill with this worksheet. Adding suffixes to words ending "ce" or "ge".
They're, Their, There and You're, Your
These are three/two different words and should not be confused with one another. Which one do you use when?
Too, Two, or To?
These three words sound the same, but they mean different things. We work on using them properly in a series of sentences.
Kindergarten - Grade 2 Commonly Misspelled Word List
These are the words that you will want to focus on for these grade levels.
Grade 3 - Grade 5 Commonly Misspelled Word List
This is the elementary list of words that students should go over often. I rarely find that students cruise through this list.
Middle School Commonly Misspelled Word List
I still to this day often misspell "acknowledge" and "obnoxious". These are very helpful for middle school students.
High School Commonly Misspelled Word List
Let me see if I can string a sentence with these words: I'm a embarrassment of an entrepreneur because on occasion I supersede weird.
Ten Life Changing Spelling Tips You Need To Know
1. Use a dictionary 2. Keep a spelling notebook 3. Do all kinds of writing
Tip #4-7
4. Don't use spell checking software 5. Play word games 6. Read different kinds of texts 7. Get to know words
Tips #8-10
8. Study difficult words with a quick 5-step process 9. Check your work 10. Learn how it sounds
Spelling Rules Cheat Sheet Page 1 of 2
A super shortened version for you to work with. You will find this super helpful to keep around.
How to Practice Spelling Words
To communicate fluently in English, you must master the English spelling system. You might think this skill is not essential for day-to-day conversation; however, the truth is far from it. Spelling correctly helps you speak eloquently and let other people comprehend you. Similarly, you'll be able to comprehend more of what you're reading. The more you practice this skill, the more familiar you get with the language structure.
1. Repeat the Words Loudly
This is a common spelling tip for young students. Try slowly saying the word aloud whenever you're unsure of how to visualize it in your head. Then jot down what you've just heard. This way, you will be able to spell it correctly.
If you hear out the word, you should be able to acquire the correct spelling or something close to it. So, if a word baffles you, try tracing their sounds out one letter at a time. You will be able to master terms and pronunciation from this practice. However, it does not apply to every word.
2. Over-Pronunciation
Similarly, over-pronunciation is a great way to grasp words. Encourage children to over-pronounce the word they struggle with and then write it over a piece of paper. Over-pronouncing certain sounds in words, such as those ending in -ed, while writing them might help fix the spelling in your child's memory and help them learn the correct pronunciation.
3. Write Repeatedly
Ask your child to write down the words they need to memorize repeatedly. Unknowingly this will help master that term through muscle memory and repetition. When they write their words by hand, they are more likely to remember their spelling as they focus on the letters that represent the different sounds in the word. Typing the words into a computer or iPad isn't as effective.
4. Use Board Games
Teachers have discovered that students enjoy writing on the board, racing around the classroom, and engaging in friendly competition. Playing board games is a great way to improve your language skills because it's visually appealing and just plain fun. You can indulge in a board game by:
- Divide your students into two or three teams.
- Prepare a list of words.
- Begin by reciting a word from the list.
- Each team's members sprint up to the board and spell out the word correctly.
- Award a point to the team that successfully spells the word.
- You can stop once you've gone through all the spelling words on the list.
Rather than using dry-erase markers, utilize alphabet magnets to help kids arrange the letters in the correct order. Alternatively, this game can teach students how to use a dictionary by pointing out complex terms. Ask your child to highlight the parts of a word that are difficult to understand. Suggest that they write the word and then highlight or underline the area to make it easier for them to remember.
5. Disappearing Spiders
Playing disappearing spider is similar to playing reverse hangman. It is a fun and competitive game to play to help you practice vocabulary words. Do the following to indulge in disappearing spiders:
- Form two groups of students.
- Draw two spiders with an equal number of body parts on the board.
- Prepare a list.
- The word is uttered, spelled, and repeated by the members of each team.
- Wipe out a portion of the other team's spider if the one in question is correct.
- It is the turn of the following team if the word is misspelled.
- Make sure to keep going until the board is clear of any spiders.
If you want your students to be more imaginative, let them pick a different animal to represent their side. When the other team spells the words correctly, the student who drew the animal on the board can erase parts of it
Final Words
And these are some effective methods to practice spelling words. Incorporate these methods into your daily teaching regimen. They will help your students or children learn to spell efficiently.