2nd grade
Silent Letters: kn, wr, mb
In kn the k is silent, in wr the w is silent and in mb the b is silent. Eight sentences: knock, write, thumb, knight, wrist, lamb, knee and climb.
Phonics worksheet · Syllables and word building
Adding -ing
Ten verbs to add -ing to, with the three rules on the sheet: jumping, swimming, baking, hopping and smiling.
- Grade level
- 2nd grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Syllables, Prefixes and suffixes, Spelling rules for endings, Compound words
What kids do
“Add -ing to each word. Check the three rules first: just add it, double the last letter, or drop the e.”
Words on this sheet
jumpswimbakereadhopsmileplaysitmakerest
Teacher tip
Read the three rules together and do one of each first.
How to use it
- Clap, tap or put a hand under your chin to feel each syllable.
- Write the base word in one color and the ending or prefix in another.
- Keep a set of letter tiles or magnetic letters on the table for building words.
Watch for
Kids who split syllables by letter count instead of sound. Clap the word again.
Talk about it
- How many parts does this word have?
- What sound does this letter or letter team make?
Take it further
Make a class book of compound words with a drawing for each.
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