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Easily Confused Words: E.g. and I.e.
In this easily confused words: e.g. and i.e. worksheet, students read definitions and examples of both words, then interactively answer 3 multiple choice questions with immediate online feedback.
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My Spelling Words: Spelling List #141
In this spelling learning exercise, students write and spell 12 given words. Next, they identify the words in a dictionary and write the guide words on the learning exercise, Students write the definition of two words. All words...
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My Spelling Words: Spelling List #137
In this spelling learning exercise, students read and write twelve spelling words and then use them in a sentence. Afterward, they alphabetize the words and define them in a sentence. All words contain "ie."
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Keeping Your English Up to Date: Hoodie
Language is fluid, especially the English language. See how it is currently changing and will continue to change. Using the example of the term "hoodie," learners work through a week's worth of vocabulary, spelling, and critical thinking...
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What's The Word?
Students define vocabulary words using print or online dictionaries; create crossword puzzles with those words and definitions; and share their puzzles with peers for review.
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Spelling--Plural Nouns
Learners choose the correctly spelled plural noun for each of 12 examples. They distinguish between possessives and plurals, need to know when to add -s or -es, and may need to change y to i and...
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Introducing Grammar: Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation
Focusing on correct grammar usasge as well as the concept of language evolution, this conventions lesson prompts middle and high schoolers to examine the structure of sentences and word classes (parts of speech). Use the three activites...
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Plural Noun "ies"
In this plural nouns instructional activity, students change the "y" to "ies" to spell six plural nouns. Students write the words on the lines. Example: candy-candies.
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Adding /s/ to Make Plurals
A 31-slide presentation demonstrates how to properly add the letter /s/ to words to make them plural. Learners get to practice all sorts of scenarios where adding /s/ makes a word into a plural. They get instant feedback as they attempt...
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Spelling Worksheet
Each student receives a copy of the worksheet that focusing on the rules of "ie" and "ei". They examine the spelling principle and also examine the exception to the rule. They then work on the worksheet independently.
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Hot Seat
One student is selected to come to the front of the class and take the "hot seat" facing his or her classmates and with his or her back to the board or chart. The student should have a clear view of the class word wall. Classmates select...
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Spelling: "ea," "ee," "ie"
In this spelling instructional activity, students copy a set of 20 words with "ea," "ee," or "ie." Parents are given suggestions for helping students study and learn the words.
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Spelling Word Search-Words Ending in "ie"
In this spelling worksheet, students find a set of 10 spelling words ending in "ie" in a word search puzzle. Page has a pumpkin theme.
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Spelling Plurals
In these spelling plurals worksheets, students review the rules for plural nouns. Students then complete 2 activities for plural nouns.
Kiz Club
Plural Cards
Prepare a set of cards to help your learners master plural nouns, both typical and irregular varieties. Cut along the dotted lines and fold and/or glue the pieces together to create two-sided cards with a singular noun on one side and a...
Arcademics
Turtle Dash
Vowel digraphs are the focus of a turtle-themed learning game. Players race against three others, filling in the blank space of words with a double vowel spelling pattern.
Arcademics
Coconut Vowels
Scholars show what they know about vowel digraphs with a quick coconut-themed learning game. Players fill in the blanks of falling coconuts to make words with a double vowel spelling pattern.
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Writing Strategies
Young writers complete a unit of activities to learn and use writing strategies. They will complete 8 activities to prewrite, use descriptive words, asking and telling sentences, and correct spelling within their writing. Then they watch...
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Long Vowel Phoneme - i_e
The vowel/consonant/vowel combination of /i_e/ is one of the most common in our language. In this instructional activity, kindergarterners share the book, The Doctor's Line to gain practice in reading these kind of words. A...
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Words Spelled With "EI" or "IE"
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are spelled with the letters "ie" or "ei" and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Strategy for Spelling Success - Proofreading Dictated Sentences
Eighth graders write and proofread dictated sentences. In this spelling lesson, 8th graders practice writing 4 dictated sentences. They proofread the sentences for spelling, written conventions, apostrophes, plurals, "ie"/"ei" spellings,...
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"Pumpkin Fiesta" Spelling Activity
In this spelling worksheet, students cut our 10 words from "Pumpkin Fiesta" and cut the letter y off, adding "ies" to form plurals of each word.
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Home Spelling Practice: Grade 6: Vowels oo
In this spelling activity, learners learn to spell a list of 20 words. Some contain long or short vowel "oo" sound. Students write each word one time on the lines.
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Spelling-Words Ending in "ie"
In this spelling instructional activity, students write a set of 10 words ending in "ie" in shape boxes that fit each word. Page has a pumpkin theme.