Grades 3–5
Homophones: Choose the Right Word
Ten sentences with to, two and too; there, their and they’re; hear and here; your and you’re; and its and it’s.
Writing worksheet · Spelling and word sorts
Word Shape Boxes
Eight word shapes to fill: kids match each word to its tall, small and tail letter boxes.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–2
- Time
- About 20 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
“Tall letters go in tall boxes. Tail letters go in boxes that hang down. Write each word from the bank in the boxes that fit it.”
Words on this sheet
shipdogplaykitejumpbellfrognest
Teacher tip
Model one word shape on the board, pointing out tall, small and tail letters.
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.
- Keep a word wall or a word bank in reach so spelling does not stop the ideas.
Watch for
Frustration on long lists. Split the sheet into two short sessions.
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
Play a quick spelling relay with whiteboards at the end of the week.
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Grades 1–3
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