Grades 1–3
Put Spelling Words in ABC Order
Two lists to put in ABC order, the second one by the second letter, then your own spelling list in order.
Writing worksheet · Spelling and word sorts
Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check
The look, say, cover, write, check study routine for any ten spelling words.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–3
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Spelling patterns, Word study, Spelling rules and generalizations, Self-checking spelling
What kids do
“Look at the word. Say it. Cover it. Write it. Check it! Do it for each word on your list.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Look at the word and say it. · Cover it. · Write it from memory. · Uncover and check. · Fix it and write it again.
- Cover and write
Teacher tip
Model the routine slowly with one word, then let kids practice it with a partner.
How to use it
- Read each word aloud and have kids repeat it before they write.
- Introduce the pattern with a short list on the board and underline it.
- Model the first answer on the board, thinking out loud as you write.
Watch for
Kids who memorize words without the pattern. Ask them to spell a new word with it.
Talk about it
- How can you check if a word is spelled right?
- What did you change when you reread your work?
Take it further
Have kids hunt for the pattern in a library book and list what they find.
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