Grades 2–4
Spot the Correct Spelling
Ten rows of often-misspelled words like because, friend and people: kids circle the correct spelling.
Writing worksheet · Spelling and word sorts
Spelling Sort: -le, -el or -al?
Twelve words to finish with -le, -el or -al and sort by ending, a tricky spelling pattern for upper grades.
- Grade level
- Grades 4–5
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Spelling patterns, Word study, Spelling rules and generalizations, Self-checking spelling
What kids do
“These endings all sound alike. Finish each word with -le, -el or -al, then sort the words.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Add -le, -el or -al
- Write a sentence with one word from each column.
Teacher tip
Have kids read each word aloud. They sound the same, so this is a sort to memorize by sight.
How to use it
- Let kids sort words with a partner first, then check together.
- Have kids say the word slowly and tap the sounds.
- Give a minute at the end to reread the work out loud to a partner.
Watch for
Frustration on long lists. Split the sheet into two short sessions.
Talk about it
- Which word broke the rule?
- Where else do writers use this skill?
Take it further
Play a quick spelling relay with whiteboards at the end of the week.
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