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Unit 1 • Changes

Perspectives
Short Vowels Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Alliances
Long Vowels Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Environments
Frequently Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Misspelled Words Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Dynamic Earth
r–Controlled Vowels Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

TIME For Kids


Compound Words Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Unit 2 • Excursions Across Time

Contributions
Irregular Plurals Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Democracy
Inflectional Endings Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Ancient Societies
Closed Syllables Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Influences
Open Syllables Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Past and Present


Consonant + le Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Syllables Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Unit 3 • Accomplishments

Common Ground
Vowel Team Syllables Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Transformations
r–Controlled Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Vowel Syllables Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Inspiration
Frequently Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Misspelled Words Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Milestones
Prefixes Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

TIME For Kids


Suffixes –ion Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
and –tion Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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Unit 4 • Challenges

Changing Environments
More Words with –ion Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Overcoming Challenges
Vowel Alternation Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Standing Tall
Prefixes and Suffixes Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Shared Experiences

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Greek and Latin Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Prefixes Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Taking Responsibility
Consonant Alternation Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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Unit 5 • Discoveries
Myths
Homophones Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Personal Strength
Words from Around Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
the World Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Innovations
Latin Roots Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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Breakthroughs
Greek Roots Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

TIME For Kids


Suffixes –ive, –age, Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
and –ize Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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Unit 6 • Taking Action

Resources
Suffixes –ible and Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
–able Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Witnesses
Suffixes –ance, –ence, Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
–ant, and –ent Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Investigations
Greek Suffixes Prereading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Extraordinary Finds

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Absorbed Prefixes Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Taking a Break
Words from Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Mythology Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

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Spelling: Short Vowels
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. gram


along the dotted line.
2. 2. clash
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. dense
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. dread
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. prank
the right to correct any
6. 6. strict
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. drill
8. 8. swan

9. 9. prod

10. 10. shrunk

11. 11. scuff

12. 12. clutch

13. 13. threat

14. 14. dwell

15. 15. fund

16. 16. text

17. 17. rank


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18. 18. brink

19. 19. mock

20. 20. plaid

Review Words 21. 21. stuff

22. 22. batch

23. 23. sense

Challenge Words 24. 24. guest

25. 25. cleanse

Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 1 • Week 1 1


Spelling: Short Vowels
Name

gram prank prod threat rank


clash strict shrunk dwell brink
dense drill scuff fund mock
dread swan clutch text plaid

Circle the spelling word in each row that rhymes with the word in bold type.
Write the spelling word on the line.

1. instead dread deed done


2. shrill pail drill mail
3. bunk rink shrunk shrink
4. cash crush clash brush
5. on come been swan
6. rough tuft scuff tucked
7. swell dwelt dwell drill
8. lamb him came gram
9. much clutch match itch
10. zinc brick brink branch
11. frank prank pink shrink

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12. met beat feet threat
13. sod wade prod does
14. picked strict packed poked
15. tense vent dense depth
16. shrank shrink rank wreck
17. knock knuckle mock knick
18. vexed trick text sect
19. stunned fiend friend fund
20. add raid plaid made

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Spelling: Short Vowels
Name

gram prank prod threat rank


clash strict shrunk dwell brink
dense drill scuff fund mock
dread swan clutch text plaid

A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching short vowel sound.

short a, as in cap short i, as in pin

1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4.
5. short o, as in hot (spelled a or o)

14.
short e, as in pen
15.
6. 16.
7.
short u, as in but
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8.
9.
17.
10.
18.
19.
20.

B. Compare the words dread and threat. How are they alike?
How are they different?

Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 1 • Week 1 3


Spelling: Short Vowels
Name

gram prank prod threat rank


clash strict shrunk dwell brink
dense drill scuff fund mock
dread swan clutch text plaid

A. Write the spelling word that matches each definition below.

1. thick, heavy, 6. grip, clench,


2. live, reside, 7. nudge, urge,
3. verge, threshold, 8. practice, exercise,
4. laugh at, make fun of, 9. severe, stern,
5. trick, joke,

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

10. Please don’t your new shoes!


11. What is the of that soldier?
12. Her red slacks and orange shirt .
13. This social studies is really interesting!

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14. Can we start a to build a new library?
15. I playing my flute in front of an audience.
16. The band wore matching shirts.
17. A is a smaller amount than a kilogram.
18. What animal is a to hummingbirds?
19. The swimming on the lake is pure white.
20. My shirt has and it no longer fits me.

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Spelling: Short Vowels
Name

A. There are six words misspelled in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Mr. Bond was sick on Monday, so a substitute teacher took over our class. He wore a
striped shirt under his tailored jacket. Would you believe he wore a clip-on plaide bowtie?
Didn’t he realize that stripes and plaid claesh? No one in the class dared to mocke him!

The substitute teacher was really quite strect. When the fire alarm sounded, no one
dared to make a sound as we lined up. During the fire drell, I saw him cluch the stack of
tests to his chest. When we returned to the classroom, he sternly passed out our tests. It
was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop!

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about an experience you’ve had in school. Use at least four words from
the spelling list.
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Spelling: Short Vowels
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. gram


along the dotted line.
2. 2. clash
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. dense
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. dread
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. prank
the right to correct any
6. 6. strict
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. drill
8. 8. swan
9. 9. prod
10. 10. shrunk
11. 11. scuff
12. 12. clutch
13. 13. threat
14. 14. dwell
15. 15. fund
16. 16. text
17. 17. rank

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18. 18. brink
19. 19. mock
20. 20. plaid
Review Words 21. 21. stuff
22. 22. batch
23. 23. sense
Challenge Words 24. 24. guest
25. 25. cleanse

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Spelling: Long Vowels
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. slope


along the dotted line.
2. 2. acute
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. remote
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. bathe
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. gaze
the right to correct any
6. 6. rhyme
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. keen
8. 8. tile

9. 9. fuse

10. 10. bleach

11. 11. loan

12. 12. tote

13. 13. foal

14. 14. foe

15. 15. coax

16. 16. bleak

17. 17. continue


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18. 18. pave

19. 19. meek

20. 20. shrine

Review Words 21. 21. gram

22. 22. dread

23. 23. shrunk

Challenge Words 24. 24. trait

25. 25. capsule

Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 1 • Week 2 7


Spelling: Long Vowels
Name

slope gaze fuse foal continue


acute rhyme bleach foe pave
remote keen loan coax meek
bathe tile tote bleak shrine

Circle the spelling word in each row that rhymes with the word in bold type.
Write the spelling word on the line.

1. style still bail tile


2. hope slop slope road
3. speech bleach ouch reached
4. own code loan load
5. bowl maul foal cow
6. jokes tux coax fax
7. sinew continue flute broom
8. float toad tote bow
9. waive have pave sieve
10. lathe wave bathe hath

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11. raise gaze has rose
12. peak meek pack make
13. seek woke peck bleak
14. scene been keen fiend
15. time him find rhyme
16. whine grin shrine wind
17. lute acute cut feud
18. tow foe all cow
19. views news fuse us
20. coat load soap remote

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Spelling: Long Vowels
Name

slope gaze fuse foal continue


acute rhyme bleach foe pave
remote keen loan coax meek
bathe tile tote bleak shrine

A. Write the spelling words that contain the same long vowel pattern.

vowel–consonant -e pattern, as in hope two–vowel pattern, as in peak or clue

1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 19.
10.
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unique long vowel pattern

20.

B. Compare the words meek and bleak. How are they alike?
How are they different?

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Spelling: Long Vowels
Name

slope gaze fuse foal continue


acute rhyme bleach foe pave
remote keen loan coax meek
bathe tile tote bleak shrine

A. Write the spelling word that belongs with each group.

1. wash, cleanse, 4. urge, nudge,


2. enemy, opponent, 5. barren, bare,
3. stare, watch,

B. Write the spelling word that matches each definition.

6. sacred place
7. material used on a floor and roof
8. device used to set off an explosive
9. enthusiastic and eager
10. shy or timid
11. to resume

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12. severe pain
13. having the same final sound
14. large handbag
15. hard-to-reach place
16. to lighten in color
17. a borrowed amount of money
18. to cover a street
19. steep incline
20. young horse

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Spelling: Long Vowels
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
My dad and his friends have a kean interest in hiking and enjoy traveling to remoate
locations to experience the outdoors. While other people might think that a rocky, wind-
swept mountain is bleek, they look forward to the challenge of climbing it!

As my dad and his buddies make their ascent, they encounter a steep and treacherous
sloape. But the reward is great once they reach the mountaintop. They gaiz in wonder at
the hills, valleys, rivers, and lakes in the distance. On the way down, they bath in a cold
mountain stream, and that takes the most courage of all!

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about what it might be like to hike up a mountain. Use at least four
words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Long Vowels
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. slope


along the dotted line.
2. 2. acute
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. remote
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. bathe
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. gaze
the right to correct any
6. 6. rhyme
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. keen
8. 8. tile
9. 9. fuse
10. 10. bleach
11. 11. loan
12. 12. tote
13. 13. foal
14. 14. foe
15. 15. coax
16. 16. bleak
17. 17. continue

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18. 18. pave
19. 19. meek
20. 20. shrine
Review Words 21. 21. gram
22. 22. dread
23. 23. shrunk
Challenge Words 24. 24. trait
25. 25. capsule

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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. accuse


along the dotted line.
2. 2. affect
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. beautiful
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. bought
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. busy
the right to correct any
6. 6. caught
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. different
8. 8. done

9. 9. effect

10. 10. embarrass

11. 11. especially

12. 12. except

13. 13. excuse

14. 14. library

15. 15. minute

16. 16. nickel

17. 17. probably


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18. 18. their

19. 19. there

20. 20. they’re

Review Words 21. 21. trait

22. 22. remote

23. 23. bathe

Challenge Words 24. 24. recommend

25. 25. separate

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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

accuse busy effect excuse probably


affect caught embarrass library their
beautiful different especially minute there
bought done except nickel they’re

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word.


Then write the spelling word on the line.

1. b utiful
2. c ght
3. ef e t
4. e use
5. lib ry
6. embar as
7. dif rent
8. min t
9. a cu e
10. es ecial y

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11. nic l
12. th r
13. b ght
14. d ne
15. e ept
16. prob ly
17. bu
18. the
19. the ’ e
20. af e t

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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

accuse busy effect excuse probably


affect caught embarrass library their
beautiful different especially minute there
bought done except nickel they’re

A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching pattern.

double consonants unique phonics patterns

1. 10.
2. 11.
3. 12.
4. 13.
5. 14.
6. 15.
16.
similar–sounding words 17.
18.
7.
19.
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8.
20.
9.

B. Compare the words caught and bought. How are they alike?
How are they different?

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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

accuse busy effect excuse probably


affect caught embarrass library their
beautiful different especially minute there
bought done except nickel they’re

A. Write the spelling word that is an antonym, or opposite, of each word.

1. ugly 4. similar
2. sold 5. freed
3. inactive

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

6. Will the teacher the group of cheating on the test?


7. I’ll be ready to go in a .
8. You need one more to pay for the pencil.
9. going to the Grand Canyon during spring break.
10. Kobe and Lea went to the to do research.
11. She will feel better by tomorrow.

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12. I wish that I had teacher.
13. Keisha likes fish tacos and rice for lunch.
14. Can we go on Saturday?
15. The change in the law will people who ride bikes.
16. He likes all sports for football.
17. Will you me while I do my homework?
18. One of the drought was a rise in food prices.
19. Jake can’t play until his work is .
20. Did I you when I mentioned your name in my speech?

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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

A. There are three misspelled words in each paragraph below. Underline


each one. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Have you ever wondered what efect the Internet has had on the way students learn?
Before the Internet was invented, people would go to there local libary and take out books
to research and write a report.

Today, it takes only a minit to go on the Internet and find reliable websites for
research purposes. The Internet is especialy convenient for locating information when
you’re too buzy to go to the library.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about the tools you use to research and write reports.
Use four or more words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. accuse


along the dotted line.
2. 2. affect
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. beautiful
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. bought
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. busy
the right to correct any
6. 6. caught
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. different
8. 8. done
9. 9. effect
10. 10. embarrass
11. 11. especially
12. 12. except
13. 13. excuse
14. 14. library
15. 15. minute
16. 16. nickel
17. 17. probably

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18. 18. their
19. 19. there
20. 20. they’re
Review Words 21. 21. trait
22. 22. remote
23. 23. bathe
Challenge Words 24. 24. recommend
25. 25. separate

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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowels
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. search


along the dotted line.
2. 2. starve
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. rumor
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. reward
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. sparkle
the right to correct any
6. 6. bargain
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. parched
8. 8. pursue

9. 9. servant

10. 10. torch

11. 11. earnest

12. 12. mourn

13. 13. fierce

14. 14. pierce

15. 15. urge

16. 16. wharf

17. 17. court


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18. 18. weird

19. 19. favorite

20. 20. burnt

Review Words 21. 21. library

22. 22. minute

23. 23. caught

Challenge Words 24. 24. sphere

25. 25. aeronautics

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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowels
Name

search sparkle servant fierce court


starve bargain torch pierce weird
rumor parched earnest urge favorite
reward pursue mourn wharf burnt

A. Circle the spelling word in each row that rhymes with the word in bold type.
Write the spelling word on the line.

1. perch each search parch


2. morph core forth wharf
3. drew feud pursue spewed
4. torn form stern mourn
5. jargon bargain logging gone
6. consumer runner rumor more
7. carve art starve car
8. chord bared reward short
9. beard heard weird card
10. sort court search forth

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B. Write the missing letters to complete the spelling word.

11. sp kle 16. t ch


12. e nest 17. fav ite
13. p ce 18. ge
14. b nt 19. f ce
15. p ched 20. s vant

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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowels
Name

search sparkle servant fierce court


starve bargain torch pierce weird
rumor parched earnest urge favorite
reward pursue mourn wharf burnt

Write the spelling words that contain the r-controlled vowel pattern.

ar ur

1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4.
5. ear

6.
14.
15.
er

7. our
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16.
or
17.
8.
9. ier

10.
18.
19.

eir

20.

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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowels
Name

search sparkle servant fierce court


starve bargain torch pierce weird
rumor parched earnest urge favorite
reward pursue mourn wharf burnt

A. Write the spelling word that is similar in meaning to the first two words.

1. preferred, well-liked, 6. thirsty, dry,


2. hunt, seek, 7. cut-rate, deal,
3. nudge, prod, 8. serious, firm,
4. go after, chase, 9. penetrate, puncture,
5. ferocious, vicious, 10. hunger, crave,

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

11. The class heard a about the football team.


12. The athlete lit the Olympic to begin the games.
13. Workers unloaded boxes from the ship and onto the .
14. The team was already warming up on the basketball .

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15. Marco didn’t understand Lee’s joke.
16. The prepared the palace for the royal family.
17. The pie crust was because I left it in the oven too long.
18. The family will the loss of their pet cat.
19. The sunlight made the ring in the store window.
20. She didn’t want a for finding the lost puppy.

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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowels
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Many national parks erge backpackers to exercise caution when hiking in faverite
areas that may be a bit remote. For example, it’s important to sign in before setting out.
Then park rangers will know where hikers are in case they need to serch for a missing
person.

It is also important to pack enough bottled water so that you don’t become parcht.
Park rangers recommend taking extra food so that you don’t strve. Wearing sunscreen,
even on overcast days, will prevent your skin from being bernt by the sun’s rays.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about how you would prepare for a trip to an outdoor recreation
area. Describe how you would be cautious when walking or hiking there.
Use four or more words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowels
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. search


along the dotted line.
2. 2. starve
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. rumor
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. reward
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. sparkle
the right to correct any
6. 6. bargain
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. parched
8. 8. pursue
9. 9. servant
10. 10. torch
11. 11. earnest
12. 12. mourn
13. 13. fierce
14. 14. pierce
15. 15. urge
16. 16. wharf
17. 17. court

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18. 18. weird
19. 19. favorite
20. 20. burnt
Review Words 21. 21. library
22. 22. minute
23. 23. caught
Challenge Words 24. 24. sphere
25. 25. aeronautics

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Spelling: Compound Words
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. brother-in-law


along the dotted line.
2. 2. science fiction
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. after-school
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. wading pool
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. old-fashioned
the right to correct any
6. 6. question mark
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. teenager
8. 8. nearsighted

9. 9. self-respect

10. 10. northwest

11. 11. full-time

12. 12. windshield

13. 13. watermelon

14. 14. twenty-five

15. 15. heartbeat

16. 16. fingernail

17. 17. seaweed


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18. 18. eyelid

19. 19. seashell

20. 20. all-star

Review Words 21. 21. fierce

22. 22. urge

23. 23. bargain

Challenge Words 24. 24. barbed wire

25. 25. fire escape

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Spelling: Compound Words
Name

brother-in-law old-fashioned self-respect watermelon seaweed


science fiction question mark northwest twenty-five eyelid
after-school teenager full-time heartbeat seashell
wading pool nearsighted windshield fingernail all-star

Fill in the missing syllable or word to complete the compound word.


Then write the spelling word on the line.

1. mark
2. wind
3. finger
4. -fashioned
5. full-
6. -school
7. self-
8. science
9. brother- -law
10. melon
11. teen

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12. sighted
13. all-
14. wading
15. twenty-
16. shell
17. heart
18. eye
19. north
20. sea

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Spelling: Compound Words
Name

brother-in-law old-fashioned self-respect watermelon seaweed


science fiction question mark northwest twenty-five eyelid
after-school teenager full-time heartbeat seashell
wading pool nearsighted windshield fingernail all-star

A. Write the spelling words that follow the pattern.

open closed
11.
1.
12.
2.
13.
3.
14.
15.
hyphenated
16.
4.
17.
5.
18.
6.
19.
7.
20.
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8.
9.
10.

B. Compare the words all-star and heartbeat. How are they alike? How are they
different?

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Spelling: Compound Words
Name

brother-in-law old-fashioned self-respect watermelon seaweed


science fiction question mark northwest twenty-five eyelid
after-school teenager full-time heartbeat seashell
wading pool nearsighted windshield fingernail all-star

A. Write the spelling word that matches each definition.

1. the hard surface at the end of a finger


2. regard for oneself as a human being
3. glass used to protect occupants of a vehicle
4. involving one’s full attention
5. unable to see distant objects clearly
6. a shallow area of water for children to play in
7. the hard exterior of a marine organism
8. a fold of skin that protects the eye
9. plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
10. the compass point midway between north and west

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

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11. The game usually takes place in February.
12. I could feel my increase as I ran up the hill.
13. This author enjoys writing .
14. My mother’s brother is my father’s .
15. I loved my grandparents’ recipes from long ago.
16. It’s a tradition to serve at the 4th of July barbecue.
17. A usually has a lot of homework during the week.
18. She will be years old in June.
19. That sentence doesn’t need a at the end of it.
20. Marco has several activities, including karate.

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Spelling: Compound Words
Name

A. There are four misspelled words in the first paragraph and three in the second.
Underline each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
On display at many aquariums is a wide assortment of marine life. Hidden among
the seeweed, you might spy a sea-shell or a camouflaged sea creature. Many aquariums
hold after school programs for children. A teanager would also enjoy the wide variety of
educational and interactive offerings.

1. 2. 3.
4.
By the time many basketball players are twenty five years old, they have been playing
professionally for five or six years. A player who performs at the highest level usually
becomes an allstar. Because of the intense workouts and rigorous travel schedule, playing
professional basketball is more than a fultime job.

5. 6. 7.

Writing Activity

B. Write about marine life or about a personal experience with a sport. Use
at least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Compound Words
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. brother-in-law


along the dotted line.
2. 2. science fiction
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. after-school
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. wading pool
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. old-fashioned
the right to correct any
6. 6. question mark
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. teenager
8. 8. nearsighted
9. 9. self-respect
10. 10. northwest
11. 11. full-time
12. 12. windshield
13. 13. watermelon
14. 14. twenty-five
15. 15. heartbeat
16. 16. fingernail
17. 17. seaweed

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18. 18. eyelid
19. 19. seashell
20. 20. all-star

Review Words 21. 21. fierce


22. 22. urge
23. 23. bargain

Challenge Words 24. 24. barbed wire


25. 25. fire escape

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Spelling: Irregular Plurals
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. echoes


along the dotted line.
2. 2. photos
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. data
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. scarves
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. volcanoes
the right to correct any
6. 6. shelves
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. media
8. 8. bacteria

9. 9. wolves

10. 10. dominoes

11. 11. solos

12. 12. thieves

13. 13. wives

14. 14. cuffs

15. 15. staffs

16. 16. buffaloes

17. 17. sheriffs


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18. 18. tornadoes

19. 19. sopranos

20. 20. loaves

Review Words 21. 21. old-fashioned

22. 22. windshield

23. 23. question mark

Challenge Words 24. 24. halves

25. 25. wharves

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Spelling: Irregular Plurals
Name

echoes volcanoes wolves wives sheriffs


photos shelves dominoes cuffs tornadoes
data media solos staffs sopranos
scarves bacteria thieves buffaloes loaves

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. thie s
2. cuf
3. sopran
4. wol s
5. sherif
6. sta f
7. tornad e
8. phot
9. buffal s
10. volcan s

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11. da
12. loa e
13. shel e
14. sol
15. wi s
16. domin e
17. med
18. scar s
19. bacter
20. ech e

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Spelling: Irregular Plurals
Name

echoes volcanoes wolves wives sheriffs


photos shelves dominoes cuffs tornadoes
data media solos staffs sopranos
scarves bacteria thieves buffaloes loaves

A. Write the spelling words that match the plural spelling patterns.

-s -ves

1. 9.
2. 10.
3. 11.
12.
-oes 13.
14.
4.
5.
-ffs
6.
7. 15.
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8. 16.
17.

plurals that don’t end in -s

18. 19. 20.

B. Compare the words sopranos and buffaloes. How are they alike? How are
they different?

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Spelling: Irregular Plurals
Name

echoes volcanoes wolves wives sheriffs


photos shelves dominoes cuffs tornadoes
data media solos staffs sopranos
scarves bacteria thieves buffaloes loaves

A. Read the word histories. Fill in each blank with a spelling word.

1. : an Old English word scylfe meaning “ledge” or “crag”


2. : a Latin word solus, which means “alone”
3. : a Latin word supra, which means “above”

B. Write the spelling word that matches each definition below.

4. small living things that often cause disease


5. criminals who take other people’s property
6. repeating of sounds
7. shaggy-haired animals living on the North American plains
8. destructive funnel-shaped clouds
9. rectangular-shaped blocks used for playing games
10. wild canines that hunt in packs

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11. mass communication, such as newspapers, TV, and the Internet
12. sturdy walking sticks
13. married women
14. law enforcement officers
15. openings in the Earth’s crust that let out steam, ash, and lava
16. folded up material around the bottom of leggings
17. shaped pieces of baked bread
18. garments worn around the head or neck
19. pictures made by a camera
20. collected facts or information

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Spelling: Irregular Plurals
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
If you’re planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park, be sure to take your camera.
You’ll want to want to take lots of photoes of the wildlife there. Before you drive through
the park, pick up a wildlife book that provides important datas on the animals you will
see from a distance. When you park in designated areas, do not leave valuables in your
car. Thiefs have been known to break into parked vehicles.

You might also take a pair of binoculars. Keep them handy as you drive. You might
spot some buffalos interacting with a wolf. Or when you’re in your motel late at night,
you might hear the echos of wolfs howling.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about a trip you’ve taken or would like to take to a national park or
wildlife area. Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Irregular Plurals
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. echoes


along the dotted line.
2. 2. photos
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. data
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. scarves
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. volcanoes
the right to correct any
6. 6. shelves
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. media
8. 8. bacteria
9. 9. wolves
10. 10. dominoes
11. 11. solos
12. 12. thieves
13. 13. wives
14. 14. cuffs
15. 15. staffs
16. 16. buffaloes
17. 17. sheriffs

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18. 18. tornadoes
19. 19. sopranos
20. 20. loaves
Review Words 21. 21. old-fashioned
22. 22. windshield
23. 23. question mark
Challenge Words 24. 24. halves
25. 25. wharves

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Spelling: Inflectional Endings
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. sloped


along the dotted line.
2. 2. stifling
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. marveled
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. sipped
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. encouraged
the right to correct any
6. 6. permitting
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. orbiting
8. 8. credited

9. 9. labored

10. 10. uttered

11. 11. referred

12. 12. hovered

13. 13. totaled

14. 14. accused

15. 15. patrolling

16. 16. reviving

17. 17. surrounding


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18. 18. unraveling

19. 19. confiding

20. 20. regretting

Review Words 21. 21. echoes

22. 22. shelves

23. 23. media

Challenge Words 24. 24. interpreted

25. 25. swiveling

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Spelling: Inflectional Endings
Name

sloped encouraged labored totaled surrounding


stifling permitting uttered accused unraveling
marveled orbiting referred patrolling confiding
sipped credited hovered reviving regretting

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. regre ng
2. tota d
3. hove d
4. orbi ng
5. confid
6. slop
7. encoura
8. si ed
9. unravel
10. permi ing

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11. labo
12. revi
13. utte
14. surround
15. accu
16. refer
17. marvel
18. credi
19. patrol
20. stifl

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Spelling: Inflectional Endings
Name

sloped encouraged labored totaled surrounding


stifling permitting uttered accused unraveling
marveled orbiting referred patrolling confiding
sipped credited hovered reviving regretting

A. Write the spelling words that match the inflectional ending patterns.

double final consonant and -ed double final consonant and -ing

1. 12.
2. 13.
14.
-ed without doubled consonant
-ing without doubled consonant
3.
4. 15.
5. 16.
6. 17.
7.
drop e before adding -ing
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8.

18.
drop e before adding -ed
19.
9. 20.
10.
11.

B. Compare the words orbiting and patrolling. How are they alike? How are
they different?

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Spelling: Inflectional Endings
Name

sloped encouraged labored totaled surrounding


stifling permitting uttered accused unraveling
marveled orbiting referred patrolling confiding
sipped credited hovered reviving regretting

A. Read the word histories. Fill in each blank with a spelling word.

1. : Latin—permittere, “to let through”


2. : Latin—orbis, “a wheel or ring”
3. : Latin—mirari, “to wonder”
4. : Latin—revivere, “to live again”

B. Write the spelling word that matches each definition below.

5. feeling sad about a loss


6. hung in the air, or suspended above
7. revealing in private; telling secretly
8. unable to breathe easily

9. drank a little at a time


10. at an angle

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11. giving hope or confidence
12. becoming undone
13. publicly stated or acknowledged
14. going through an area to make sure it’s safe
15. expressed through speech
16. added up
17. worked hard
18. sent to for information or help
19. charged with wrongdoing
20. encircling

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Spelling: Inflectional Endings
Name

A. There are three misspelled words in each paragraph. Underline each


misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Have you ever marvelled at how beautiful the sky is at night? Have you ever seen
any unusual bright, glimmering objects orbitting in the night sky? Many people have
contacted the National UFO Reporting Center when they’ve seen strange objects that
hoverd overhead. Many of these unexplainable events have been instances of mistaken
identity.

1. 2. 3.
People are pleased by the fact that crime has dropped considerably in Los Angeles
over the past few years. Some people have creditted the police chief for his efforts
to reduce crime. More police cars are patroling city streets as well as surroundding
neighborhoods in the city.

4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about something you have seen or observed. Use four or more
words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Inflectional Endings
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. sloped


along the dotted line.
2. 2. stifling
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. marveled
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. sipped
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. encouraged
the right to correct any
6. 6. permitting
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. orbiting
8. 8. credited
9. 9. labored
10. 10. uttered
11. 11. referred
12. 12. hovered
13. 13. totaled
14. 14. accused
15. 15. patrolling
16. 16. reviving
17. 17. surrounding

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18. 18. unraveling
19. 19. confiding
20. 20. regretting
Review Words 21. 21. echoes
22. 22. shelves
23. 23. media
Challenge Words 24. 24. interpreted
25. 25. swiveling

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Spelling: Closed Syllables
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. factor


along the dotted line.
2. 2. banner
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. victim
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. mental
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. formal
the right to correct any
6. 6. pantry
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. ballot
8. 8. prosper

9. 9. pumpkin

10. 10. muffler

11. 11. ragged

12. 12. kingdom

13. 13. barren

14. 14. necklace

15. 15. wallet

16. 16. ponder

17. 17. funnel


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18. 18. dwelling

19. 19. snapshot

20. 20. fabric

Review Words 21. 21. sloped

22. 22. totaled

23. 23. surrounding

Challenge Words 24. 24. verdict

25. 25. garment

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Spelling: Closed Syllables
Name

factor formal pumpkin barren funnel


banner pantry muffler necklace dwelling
victim ballot ragged wallet snapshot
mental prosper kingdom ponder fabric

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. mu ler
2. ba en
3. nec ace
4. ba er
5. ra ed
6. kin om
7. me al
8. fa or
9. wa et
10. fo al

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11. fa ic
12. ba ot
13. pro er
14. vi im
15. pum in
16. pa ry
17. fu el
18. sna hot
19. dwe ing
20. po er

44 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 2 • Week 3


Spelling: Closed Syllables
Name

factor formal pumpkin barren funnel


banner pantry muffler necklace dwelling
victim ballot ragged wallet snapshot
mental prosper kingdom ponder fabric

A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching closed syllable
patterns. Then draw a line between the syllables.

closed syllables with double closed syllables with different


consonants, as in classic: clas/sic consonants, as in whisper: whis/per

1. 9.
2. 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
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17.
18.
19.
20.

B. Compare the words ragged and factor. How are they alike? How are
they different?

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Spelling: Closed Syllables
Name

factor formal pumpkin barren funnel


banner pantry muffler necklace dwelling
victim ballot ragged wallet snapshot
mental prosper kingdom ponder fabric

A. Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1. Casual is to school as is to wedding.


2. Anthill is to ant as is to king.
3. Ring is to fi nger as is to neck.
4. Rubber is to sneakers as is to clothing.

B. Write the spelling word that matches each definition below.

5. storeroom for food items


6. well-worn or torn
7. pocket-sized case for holding money
8. large, round, yellowish-orange fruit of the squash family
9. to think deeply
10 paper used to make a voting choice

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11. person badly treated or taken advantage of
12. cone-shaped device used when pouring
13. a scarf worn around the neck for warmth
14. piece of cloth used to decorate or advertise
15. photograph
16. process involving the mind
17. to be successful
18. structure or house to live in
19. unable to sustain life
20. something that contributes to a result

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Spelling: Closed Syllables
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Cinderella lived in a large country home with her stepmother and two stepsisters.
While her family ate scones topped with raspberries and whipped cream, Cinderella
toiled in the pantree, stocking the shelves with food. One night, there was a formle dance
in the kingdam, but Cinderella was not allowed to go.

Even if she had been allowed to go to the dance, Cinderella couldn’t because she
had only one dress to wear. It was very old and raged. Clearly, she was a vicktim of her
wicked stepmother’s cruelty. While her stepmother put on a nekless of sapphires and
rubies to wear to the dance, Cinderella was on her hands and knees scrubbing the floor.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about something you’ve seen or observed. Use four or more words
from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Closed Syllables
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. factor


along the dotted line.
2. 2. banner
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. victim
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. mental
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. formal
the right to correct any
6. 6. pantry
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. ballot
8. 8. prosper
9. 9. pumpkin
10. 10. muffler
11. 11. ragged
12. 12. kingdom
13. 13. barren
14. 14. necklace
15. 15. wallet
16. 16. ponder
17. 17. funnel

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18. 18. dwelling
19. 19. snapshot
20. 20. fabric
Review Words 21. 21. sloped
22. 22. totaled
23. 23. surrounding
Challenge Words 24. 24. verdict
25. 25. garment

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Spelling: Open Syllables
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. brutal


along the dotted line.
2. 2. secure
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. panic
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. cabin
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. fever
the right to correct any
6. 6. voter
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. vanish
8. 8. nylon

9. 9. detect

10. 10. resist

11. 11. labor

12. 12. focus

13. 13. rival

14. 14. recite

15. 15. topic

16. 16. amid

17. 17. unit


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18. 18. rotate

19. 19. vital

20. 20. lament

Review Words 21. 21. victim

22. 22. wallet

23. 23. snapshot

Challenge Words 24. 24. mural

25. 25. civic

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Spelling: Open Syllables
Name

brutal fever detect rival unit


secure voter resist recite rotate
panic vanish labor topic vital
cabin nylon focus amid lament

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. f er
2. it
3. n on
4. r ate
5. v er
6. r al
7. c in
8. va sh
9. d ect
10. f us

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11. br al
12. id
13. r ite
14. pa c
15. v al
16. l or
17. t ic
18. r ist
19. l ent
20. s ure

50 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 2 • Week 4


Spelling: Open Syllables
Name

brutal fever detect rival unit


secure voter resist recite rotate
panic vanish labor topic vital
cabin nylon focus amid lament

Write the spelling words that match the syllable patterns. Then draw a line
between the syllables.

long a, as in baby, ba/by long u, as in cubic, cu/bic

1. 12.
13.
long e, as in retell, re/tell
short vowel open syllables
2.
3. 14.
4. 15.
5. 16.

long i sound, as in pilot, pi/lot short vowel closed syllables


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6. 17.
7. 18.
8. 19.
20.
long o, as in cobra, co/bra

9.
10.
11.

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Spelling: Open Syllables
Name

brutal fever detect rival unit


secure voter resist recite rotate
panic vanish labor topic vital
cabin nylon focus amid lament

A. Write the spelling word that belongs with each group of words.

1. repeat, retell,
2. idea, subject,
3. notice, discover,
4. grieve, regret,
5. competitor, challenger,

B. Write the spelling word that matches each definition below.

6. disappear
7. safe
8. a kind of man-made fabric
9. absolutely necessary
10. citizen who casts a ballot

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11. small house made of logs
12. to stand up to or actively oppose
13. work
14. to make an image clear; to give attention to
15. fear
16. cruel
17. standard amount used for measuring
18. surrounded by
19. to turn on an axis or center
20. rise in body temperature

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Spelling: Open Syllables
Name

A. There are three misspelled words in each paragraph below. Underline


each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Last year, before my brother went off to college, my family took a vacation to Maine.
We stayed in a cabbin ammid the trees and tried to focis on just spending time together.

1. 2. 3.
My family and I spent spring break at a cottage on Lake Michigan. When we returned
from a hike one day, we could dettect that someone or something had been there. How
could that happen? All the doors and windows were seccure. We started to pannic until
my mother discovered that a raccoon had gotten in through the pet door!

4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about a trip you and your family have taken. Use at least four words
from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Open Syllables
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. brutal


along the dotted line.
2. 2. secure
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. panic
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. cabin
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. fever
the right to correct any
6. 6. voter
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. vanish
8. 8. nylon
9. 9. detect
10. 10. resist
11. 11. labor
12. 12. focus
13. 13. rival
14. 14. recite
15. 15. topic
16. 16. amid
17. 17. unit

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18. 18. rotate
19. 19. vital
20. 20. lament
Review Words 21. 21. victim
22. 22. wallet
23. 23. snapshot
Challenge Words 24. 24. mural
25. 25. civic

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Spelling: Consonant + le Syllables
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. simple


along the dotted line.
2. 2. royal
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. national
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. valuable
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. survival
the right to correct any
6. 6. muscle
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. whistle
8. 8. squabble

9. 9. durable

10. 10. incurable

11. 11. scramble

12. 12. scruple

13. 13. quadruple

14. 14. noodle

15. 15. squiggle

16. 16. throttle

17. 17. securable


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18. 18. beagle

19. 19. dimple

20. 20. bicycle

Review Words 21. 21. panic

22. 22. labor

23. 23. unit

Challenge Words 24. 24. literal

25. 25. timetable

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Spelling: Consonant + le Syllables
Name

simple survival durable quadruple securable


royal muscle incurable noodle beagle
national whistle scramble squiggle dimple
valuable squabble scruple throttle bicycle

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. survi
2. squab
3. bicy
4. mus
5. valua
6. dim
7. whis
8. natio
9. dura
10. bea

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11. throt
12. secura
13. squig
14. ro
15. incura
16. scru
17. noo
18. scram
19. quadru
20. sim

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Spelling: Consonant + le Syllables
Name

simple survival durable quadruple securable


royal muscle incurable noodle beagle
national whistle scramble squiggle dimple
valuable squabble scruple throttle bicycle

Write the spelling words that contain the matching pattern. Then draw a line
between the syllables.

-ple -cle

1. 13.
2. 14.
3.
4. -dle

15.
–ble

5. -gle

6.
16.
7.
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17.
8.
9. -al
10.
18.
19.
-tle
20.
11.
12.

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Spelling: Consonant + le Syllables
Name

simple survival durable quadruple securable


royal muscle incurable noodle beagle
national whistle scramble squiggle dimple
valuable squabble scruple throttle bicycle

A. Write the spelling word that goes with each word history.

1. simplus: Latin; “single”


2. skvabbel: Scandinavian; “quarrel”
3. throte: Middle English; “throat”
4. hwistle: Old English; “tubular musical instrument”
5. nudel: German; “narrow strip of dried dough”

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

6. The British palace is in London.


7. The family adopted a from the animal shelter.
8. The gate is if you close it tightly.
9. Gold jewelry is considered .
10. The on his paper sort of looked like the letter s.

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11. The value of this painting will probably over time!
12. An disease is one from which people cannot recover.
13. Our anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
14. Her main was about not texting while driving.
15. Our conservation efforts help in the of endangered species.
16. The race was televised worldwide on Saturday.
17. His leg was tight before he exercised.
18. The baby has the cutest when she smiles.
19. The raincoat is made of cloth that will last for years.
20. I will have to to be ready by 5 o’clock.

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Spelling: Consonant + le Syllables
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Long ago, each animal in the village had only one kind of food to eat. It was enough
for their survivle, but the animals grew tired of eating the same thing. “I can’t eat another
noodel,” Spider declared. “I don’t mind if we have to scrambel for food. I just want
something different to eat.” Fox agreed. Rabbit was tired of eating carrots, so the three
friends went to see Owl.

Owl had a simpel plan. “If all four of us combine our food into a stew, we’ll
have quadrupal the food.” The animals did as Owl suggested and had a feast fit for a
royale family.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about something you and your friends would like to do. Use at least
four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Consonant + le Syllables
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. simple


along the dotted line.
2. 2. royal
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. national
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. valuable
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. survival
the right to correct any
6. 6. muscle
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. whistle
8. 8. squabble
9. 9. durable
10. 10. incurable
11. 11. scramble
12. 12. scruple
13. 13. quadruple
14. 14. noodle
15. 15. squiggle
16. 16. throttle
17. 17. securable

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18. 18. beagle
19. 19. dimple
20. 20. bicycle
Review Words 21. 21. panic
22. 22. labor
23. 23. unit
Challenge Words 24. 24. literal
25. 25. timetable

60 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 2 • Week 5


Spelling: Vowel Team Syllables
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. guaranteed


along the dotted line.
2. 2. creatures
Use the blanks to
write each word as it 3. 3. poisonous
is read aloud. When
4. 4. appointment
you finish the test,
unfold the paper. 5. 5. exploit
Use the list at the
6. 6. earthbound
right to correct any
spelling mistakes. 7. 7. streamline
8. 8. wealthy

9. 9. healthy

10. 10. shoulder

11. 11. straighten

12. 12. moisten

13. 13. pedigree

14. 14. volunteer

15. 15. impeach

16. 16. spoilage

17. 17. treasures


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18. 18. toughest

19. 19. ceiling

20. 20. equality

21. 21. valuable


Review Words 22. survival
22.
23. 23. bicycle

24. 24. maintained


Challenge Words 25. weightlessness
25.

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Spelling: Vowel Team Syllables
Name

guaranteed exploit healthy pedigree treasures


creatures earthbound shoulder volunteer toughest
poisonous streamline straighten impeach ceiling
appointment wealthy moisten spoilage equality

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Write the spelling
word on the line. Then circle the vowel team or teams in each word.

1. p sonous
2. volunt
3. sp lage
4. imp ch
5. guarant d
6. cr tures
7. m sten
8. tr sures
9. app ntment
10. eq lity

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11. str mline
12. c ling
13. w lthy
14. earthb nd
15. sh lder
16. pedigr
17. t ghest
18. expl t
19. str ghten
20. h lthy

62 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 3 • Week 1


Spelling: Vowel Team Syllables
Name

guaranteed exploit healthy pedigree treasures


creatures earthbound shoulder volunteer toughest
poisonous streamline straighten impeach ceiling
appointment wealthy moisten spoilage equality

Write the spelling words that contain the matching vowel team. If a word has more
than one vowel team, choose one way to sort it.

ee oi

1. 11.
2. 12.
13.
ea 14.
15.
3.
4.
ou
5.
6. 16.
7. 17.
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8. 18.

ua ai

9. 19.
10.
ei

20.

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Spelling: Vowel Team Syllables
Name

guaranteed exploit healthy pedigree treasures


creatures earthbound shoulder volunteer toughest
poisonous streamline straighten impeach ceiling
appointment wealthy moisten spoilage equality

A. Write the spelling word that is a synonym for each word below.

1. use 6. most difficult


2. rich 7. dampen
3. unbend 8. robust
4. accuse 9. toxic
5. riches 10. pure-bred

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

11. There are many sea living in the ocean, including sea otters,
sharks, and whales.
12. They installed an overhead fan in the living room .
13. She is the best at the animal shelter.

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14. Jake rested the tray of dishes on his left and carried it into the
kitchen.
15. Many products advertised on TV are to last at least a year.
16. I have a doctor’s on Friday afternoon.
17. The spacecraft will be in a few days.
18. The toy company needs to its production facility.
19. was the most important issue during the Civil Rights movement.
20. can happen when food is not refrigerated.

64 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 3 • Week 1


Spelling: Vowel Team Syllables
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Once there was a young man who was in love with the daughter of a welthy farmer.
The farmer didn’t think anyone was good enough for his daughter. The young man said,
“I may not have a fancy pedigrea, but I am a hard worker. I am helthy, and I love your
daughter.”

To prove himself, the young man became a voluntear on the farm and performed
difficult jobs. He worked in the fields until he could hardly strayghten himself up. The
farmer finally said, “Men who are willing to say they love someone are common. Men
who are willing to show they love someone are like tresures. Welcome to the family.”

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write a story about a time when you or someone you know showed
honesty. Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Vowel Team Syllables
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. guaranteed


along the dotted line.
2. 2. creatures
Use the blanks to
write each word as it 3. 3. poisonous
is read aloud. When
4. 4. appointment
you finish the test,
unfold the paper. 5. 5. exploit
Use the list at the
6. 6. earthbound
right to correct any
spelling mistakes. 7. 7. streamline
8. 8. wealthy
9. 9. healthy
10. 10. shoulder
11. 11. straighten
12. 12. moisten
13. 13. pedigree
14. 14. volunteer
15. 15. impeach
16. 16. spoilage
17. 17. treasures

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18. 18. toughest
19. 19. ceiling
20. 20. equality
21. 21. valuable
Review Words
22. 22. survival
23. 23. bicycle
24. 24. maintained
Challenge Words
25. 25. weightlessness

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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowel Syllables
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. actor


along the dotted line.
2. 2. stroller
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. scatter
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. daughter
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. platter
the right to correct any
6. 6. customer
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. ancestor
8. 8. flavor

9. 9. mirror

10. 10. vinegar

11. 11. bachelor

12. 12. behavior

13. 13. calendar

14. 14. waiter

15. 15. singular

16. 16. maneuver

17. 17. observer


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18. 18. wander

19. 19. traitor

20. 20. janitor

Review Words 21. 21. wealthy

22. 22. exploit

23. 23. ceiling

Challenge Words 24. 24. clamor

25. 25. rescuer

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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowel Syllables
Name

actor platter mirror calendar observer


stroller customer vinegar waiter wander
scatter ancestor bachelor singular traitor
daughter flavor behavior maneuver janitor

Write the r-controlled vowel syllable that ends each word. Then write the spelling
word on the line.

1. wan
2. custo
3. ances
4. ac
5. obser
6. behav
7. plat
8. jani
9. calen
10. strol

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11. trai
12. maneu
13. bache
14. vine
15. mir
16. fla
17. daugh
18. wai
19. scat
20. singu

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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowel Syllables
Name

actor platter mirror calendar observer


stroller customer vinegar waiter wander
scatter ancestor bachelor singular traitor
daughter flavor behavior maneuver janitor

A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching r-controlled patterns.

-ar -er

1. 12.
2. 13.
3. 14.
15.
-or 16.
17.
4.
18.
5.
19.
6.
20.
7.
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8.
9.
10.
11.

B. Compare the words behavior and ancestor. How are they alike?
How are they different?

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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowel Syllables
Name

actor platter mirror calendar observer


stroller customer vinegar waiter wander
scatter ancestor bachelor singular traitor
daughter flavor behavior maneuver janitor

A. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

1. He used the to take his baby to the park.


2. The ran the American flag up the flag pole.
3. With his binoculars, Marco is a keen of wildlife.
4. Let’s sort the nouns according to whether they are or plural.
5. The teacher complimented her class on their pleasant .
6. The of the frozen yogurt is sweet and delicious.
7. I made an olive oil and salad dressing.
8. The served salad before the main course.
9. My dad prepared a of appetizers for the party.
10. The was convincing in his role as a doctor.

B. Write the spelling word that matches each definition.

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11. someone who betrays his or her country
12. to distribute or spread in all directions
13. someone you are related to who lived long ago
14. glass that reflects images
15. man who is not married
16. chart showing months, weeks, and days of the year
17. female human offspring
18. someone who pays for goods or services
19. to move around without a destination in mind
20. to move or handle with skill

70 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 3 • Week 2


Spelling: r-Controlled Vowel Syllables
Name

A. There are five misspelled words in the first paragraph below and four
misspelled words in the second paragraph. Underline each misspelled word.
Then write the words correctly on the lines.
The customur brought his daughtor into the grocery store. While the child sat in her
strollor, the father looked at different items to buy. First, he put a small bottle of vinegur
in his basket, thinking he would use it to make salad dressing. As the man moved around
the store, the little girl was on her best behavur.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
The acter was very convincing in his role as a waitor. For example, he carried an
incredibly heavy plattor of dishes through the restaurant and into the kitchen. He was
able to maneuvore around many tables that were spaced closely together. He was so
convincing that I forgot that the man was acting!

6. 7. 8. 9.

Writing Activity

B. Write about a scene you’ve observed at a grocery store or restaurant.


Use four or more words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: r-Controlled Vowel Syllables
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. actor


along the dotted line.
2. 2. stroller
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. scatter
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. daughter
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. platter
the right to correct any
6. 6. customer
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. ancestor
8. 8. flavor
9. 9. mirror
10. 10. vinegar
11. 11. bachelor
12. 12. behavior
13. 13. calendar
14. 14. waiter
15. 15. singular
16. 16. maneuver
17. 17. observer

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18. 18. wander
19. 19. traitor
20. 20. janitor
Review Words 21. 21. wealthy
22. 22. exploit
23. 23. ceiling
Challenge Words 24. 24. clamor
25. 25. rescuer

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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. address


along the dotted line.
2. 2. against
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. always
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. answer
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. because
the right to correct any
6. 6. believe
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. brought
8. 8. children

9. 9. cousin

10. 10. doesn’t

11. 11. dollar

12. 12. enough

13. 13. guess

14. 14. instead

15. 15. people

16. 16. receive

17. 17. straight


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18. 18. until

19. 19. usually

20. 20. woman

Review Words 21. 21. flavor

22. 22. calendar

23. 23. behavior

Challenge Words 24. 24. foreign

25. 25. official

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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

address because cousin guess straight


against believe doesn’t instead until
always brought dollar people usually
answer children enough receive woman

A. Fill in the missing letters of each word. Then write the spelling word on the line.

1. inst d
2. ag nst
3. p ple
4. a ays
5. wom
6. unt
7. chi en
8. do ’t
9. c sin
10. us lly

B. Circle the spelling word that rhymes with the bold word. Write the word.

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11. mess best address desk
12. weight straight delay white
13. confess jest missed guess
14. caught brought cough laugh
15. weave relieves believe relive
16. clause raise sought because
17. collar bowler molar dollar
18. rough rogue enough brought
19. deceive grief sieve receive
20. prancer dance answer antler

74 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 3 • Week 3


Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

address because cousin guess straight


against believe doesn’t instead until
always brought dollar people usually
answer children enough receive woman

A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching vowel sound in the
first syllable.

short vowel sound long vowel sound

1. 12.
2. 13.
3. 14.
4. 15.
5. 16.
6.
7. other vowel sounds

8.
17.
9.
18.
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10.
19.
11.
20.

B. Compare the words instead and believe. How are they alike?
How are they different?

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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

address because cousin guess straight


against believe doesn’t instead until
always brought dollar people usually
answer children enough receive woman

A. Write the spelling word that each clue describes.

1. I sometimes do this when I’m not sure of an answer.


2. This is a person who is related to me.
3. This word is the plural of person.
4. This word is the opposite of give.
5. This kind of money is usually a bill, not a coin.
6. This word is the plural of child.
7. An example of this is 25 Pine Street.
8. This word is the opposite of never.
9. This word is the singular of women.
10. This word means to have faith or to trust.

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

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11. I voted the candidate with no experience.
12. She wasn’t sure how to the question.
13. Jorge went swimming it was a hot, sunny day.
14. Mara her duffel bag to soccer practice.
15. He have enough money for the bus fare.
16. Jake thought two turkey burgers were more than to eat!
17. I will buy sneakers of a new baseball cap.
18. The workers painted a line down the middle of the road.
19. We’ll have to wait it snows before we can go skiing.
20. I have cereal and orange juice for breakfast.

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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

A. There are four misspelled words in each paragraph below. Underline


each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
It is important to teach young childrin to memorize their name, addres, and phone
number. This information is critical to know in case they get lost. Practice having your
child say each piece of information. If he or she does’nt know an anser, give a helpful
clue or reminder.

1. 2. 3. 4.
Many peepul in our country beleive it is their responsibility to vote. When you vote,
you will vote for or agenst a representative. It is important to vote becuz that is how we
can improve our country and make it a better place in which to live.

5. 6. 7. 8.

Writing Activity

B. Write about something that you think is important. Use at least four
words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Frequently Misspelled Words
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. address


along the dotted line.
2. 2. against
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. always
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. answer
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. because
the right to correct any
6. 6. believe
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. brought
8. 8. children
9. 9. cousin
10. 10. doesn’t
11. 11. dollar
12. 12. enough
13. 13. guess
14. 14. instead
15. 15. people
16. 16. receive
17. 17. straight

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18. 18. until
19. 19. usually
20. 20. woman
Review Words 21. 21. flavor
22. 22. calendar
23. 23. behavior
Challenge Words 24. 24. foreign
25. 25. official

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Spelling: Words with Prefixes
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. superhuman


along the dotted line.
2. 2. independent
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. incomplete
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. supermarket
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. outstanding
the right to correct any
6. 6. uncommon
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. untangle
8. 8. incredible

9. 9. outpost

10. 10. enlist

11. 11. superstar

12. 12. outlaw

13. 13. proclaim

14. 14. unsightly

15. 15. unknown

16. 16. prolong

17. 17. enrich


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18. 18. enlarge

19. 19. outfield

20. 20. outcry

Review Words 21. 21. address

22. 22. cousin

23. 23. people

Challenge Words 24. 24. indistinct

25. 25. unequal

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Spelling: Words with Prefixes
Name

superhuman outstanding outpost proclaim enrich


independent uncommon enlist unsightly enlarge
incomplete untangle superstar unknown outfield
supermarket incredible outlaw prolong outcry

Write each word’s prefix. Then write the spelling word on the line.

1. field
2. list
3. star
4. law
5. sightly
6. cry
7. post
8. tangle
9. claim
10. complete
11. credible

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12. long
13. large
14. rich
15. market
16. standing
17. dependent
18. common
19. known
20. human

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Spelling: Words with Prefixes
Name

superhuman outstanding outpost proclaim enrich


independent uncommon enlist unsightly enlarge
incomplete untangle superstar unknown outfield
supermarket incredible outlaw prolong outcry

A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching prefix. Then draw a line
between the prefix and the base word in each spelling word.

un- pro-

1. 11.
2. 12.
3.
4. out-

13.
in-
14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
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en- super-

8. 18.
9. 19.
10. 20.

B. Compare the words unknown and untangle. How are they alike?
How are they different?

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Spelling: Words with Prefixes
Name

superhuman outstanding outpost proclaim enrich


independent uncommon enlist unsightly enlarge
incomplete untangle superstar unknown outfield
supermarket incredible outlaw prolong outcry

A. Write the spelling word that has a meaning similar to each word below.

1. unusual 6. unbelievable
2. extend 7. self-reliant
3. engage 8. unfamiliar
4. criminal 9. unfinished
5. announce 10. unattractive

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

11. Can we this family photo?


12. After swimming, I had to my hair.
13. The audience cheered when the appeared on stage.
14. A small group of soldiers waited at the for the army to arrive.
15. He must have

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strength to lift those heavy boxes.
16. Vitamins and minerals are often added to foods to them.
17. What work you did on your report!
18. There was a public over the library’s closing.
19. The Taylors went to the for their weekly shopping.
20. Lily caught the fly ball in the .

82 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 3 • Week 4


Spelling: Words with Prefixes
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
I’ll never forget last night’s baseball game. My favorite team’s souperstar was up at
bat. He is known for hitting grand-slam home runs. I’m sure the players in the outfeeld
were really nervous because the bases were loaded. The pitcher unleashed the ball. With
suprhuman strength, the batter hit the ball out of the ballpark.

The team scored four runs! It was an inncredible play by an owtstanding player. The
fans cheered wildly, and the players ran onto the field to preclaim themselves the winners.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about a sports event you’ve attended or watched on TV. Use at least
four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Words with Prefixes
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. superhuman


along the dotted line.
2. 2. independent
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. incomplete
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. supermarket
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. outstanding
the right to correct any
6. 6. uncommon
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. untangle
8. 8. incredible
9. 9. outpost
10. 10. enlist
11. 11. superstar
12. 12. outlaw
13. 13. proclaim
14. 14. unsightly
15. 15. unknown
16. 16. prolong
17. 17. enrich

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18. 18. enlarge
19. 19. outfield
20. 20. outcry
Review Words 21. 21. address
22. 22. cousin
23. 23. people
Challenge Words 24. 24. indistinct
25. 25. unequal

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Spelling: Suffixes -ion and -tion
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. inspire


along the dotted line.
2. 2. inspiration
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. consult
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. consultation
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. separate
the right to correct any
6. 6. separation
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. illustrate
8. 8. illustration

9. 9. instruct

10. 10. instruction

11. 11. observe

12. 12. observation

13. 13. react

14. 14. reaction

15. 15. connect

16. 16. connection

17. 17. hesitate


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18. 18. hesitation

19. 19. represent

20. 20. representation

Review Words 21. 21. incomplete

22. 22. outfield

23. 23. supermarket

Challenge Words 24. 24. evaporate

25. 25. evaporation

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Spelling: Suffixes -ion and -tion
Name

inspire separate instruct react hesitate


inspiration separation instruction reaction hesitation
consult illustrate observe connect represent
consultation illustration observation connection representation

Write the missing letters to make a spelling word. Then write the spelling word
on the line.

1. hesi ion
2. re
3. observa n
4. separ
5. represent on
6. connec n
7. instr
8. illustra n
9. con t
10. inspir on

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11. consulta n
12. illust e
13. instruc n
14. conn
15. repre t
16. separat
17. obse
18. react
19. hesit
20. insp

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Spelling: Suffixes -ion and -tion
Name

inspire separate instruct react hesitate


inspiration separation instruction reaction hesitation
consult illustrate observe connect represent
consultation illustration observation connection representation

Write each pair of spelling words according to their pattern.

add -ion

1.
2.
3.

add -ation

4.
5.

drop e and add -tion


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6.
7.
8.
9.

drop e and add -ion

10.

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Spelling: Suffixes -ion and -tion
Name

inspire separate instruct react hesitate


inspiration separation instruction reaction hesitation
consult illustrate observe connect represent
consultation illustration observation connection representation

A. Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1. United is to together as is to apart.


2. Teach is to teacher as is to instructor.
3. Composition is to composer as is to illustrator.
4. Patrol is to police officer as is to astronomer.
5. Steadfast is to fi rm as is to waver.

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

6. There was no when he made his decision.


7. Keisha had an allergic when she ate the peanuts.
8. Our cell phone is excellent!
9. The bird watcher made an interesting about the baby birds.
10. The accused is seeking by a lawyer.

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11. Can you the dots to solve the puzzle?
12. What did your teacher give before recess?
13. Her parents will with a doctor about the best treatment.
14. The artist found his from the spectacular scenery.
15. The wall is meant to create a between the two zoo animals.
16. To help us imagine a story, an artist can it with drawings.
17. The patient wanted a with a specialist.
18. What might a composer to write a new piece of music?
19. These flags each a country.
20. How did you when you heard the loud thunder?

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Spelling: Suffixes -ion and -tion
Name

A. There are three misspelled words in each paragraph below. Underline


each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
A landscape artist will observ her surroundings before beginning to paint. Her
inspireation might be seeing a flock of birds soaring overhead. Or she might make a
simple observeation of how river water flows along its path.

1. 2. 3.
What kind of instrukshun do people need to become cartoonists? Do they need to take
art classes? A cartoonist’s illustrasion can look really simple to create. But to know how
to illustrait using cartoons actually takes skill and creativity.

4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about something you have been inspired to do. Use at least four
words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Suffixes -ion and -tion
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. inspire


along the dotted line.
2. 2. inspiration
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. consult
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. consultation
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. separate
the right to correct any
6. 6. separation
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. illustrate
8. 8. illustration
9. 9. instruct
10. 10. instruction
11. 11. observe
12. 12. observation
13. 13. react
14. 14. reaction
15. 15. connect
16. 16. connection
17. 17. hesitate

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18. 18. hesitation
19. 19. represent
20. 20. representation
Review Words 21. 21. incomplete
22. 22. outfield
23. 23. supermarket
Challenge Words 24. 24. evaporate
25. 25. evaporation

90 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 3 • Week 5


Spelling: Suffix -ion
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. admit


along the dotted line.
2. 2. admission
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. permit
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. permission
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. explain
the right to correct any
6. 6. explanation
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. exclaim
8. 8. exclamation

9. 9. include

10. 10. inclusion

11. 11. explode

12. 12. explosion

13. 13. divide

14. 14. division

15. 15. decide

16. 16. decision

17. 17. omit


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18. 18. omission

19. 19. collide

20. 20. collision

Review Words 21. 21. separation

22. 22. instruction

23. 23. connection

Challenge Words 24. 24. expand

25. 25. expansion

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Spelling: Suffix -ion
Name

admit explain include divide omit


admission explanation inclusion division omission
permit exclaim explode decide collide
permission exclamation explosion decision collision

A. Write the base word for each word ending in -ion.

1. omission
2. explanation
3. permission
4. collision
5. division
6. admission
7. inclusion
8. decision
9. explosion
10. exclamation

B. Add the suffix -ion to each base word to form another spelling word. Write the

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spelling word ending in -ion.

11. admit 16. omit


12. exclaim 17. decide
13. divide 18. collide
14. explode 19. include
15. permit 20. explain

92 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 1


Spelling: Suffix -ion
Name

admit explain include divide omit


admission explanation inclusion division omission
permit exclaim explode decide collide
permission exclamation explosion decision collision

Write base words and words ending in -ion with the matching spelling pattern.

change t to ss and add -ion


1. and
2. and
3. and

change de to s and add -ion

4. and
5. and
6. and
7. and
8. and
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drop i and add -ation

9. and
10. and

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Spelling: Suffix -ion
Name

admit explain include divide omit


admission explanation inclusion division omission
permit exclaim explode decide collide
permission exclamation explosion decision collision

A. Write the spelling word that is a synonym for each word.

1. crash 6. to incorporate
2. to allow 7. to determine
3. exclusion 8. sharing
4. consent 9. to burst
5. to describe

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

10. What did she when opening her present and seeing a kitten?
11. Drivers need a to park in the neighborhood.
12. Let’s the snack into four pieces so we can share it.
13. They will make a soon about where to go on vacation.

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14. I saw the cars on the slippery ice.
15. In his e-mail, Sam used several points to describe his trip.
16. The of games in the package made my cousin smile.
17. Did you the middle paragraph of your speech?
18. He gave a good of how to operate the machinery.
19. Did you hear the yesterday afternoon?
20. The family paid to see the special museum exhibit.

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Spelling: Suffix -ion
Name

A. There are four misspelled words in the first paragraph and three in the second.
Underline each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
When a freeway colision occurs, rescue workers are immediately called to the scene.
Fire fighters often appear first to make sure that an exploshun doesn’t occur as a result
of gas leaks. Law enforcement officials deside how to handle the accident. They do not
permitt other motorists to get out of their cars and approach the scene.

1. 2. 3. 4.
In our town, senior citizens pay a reduced fee for admishun to the movie theater. They
can also get special permishun to park near the theater. An explaination of this policy is
included at the entrance to the parking lot.

5. 6. 7.

Writing Activity

B. Write about where you live. Use at least four words from the
spelling list.
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Spelling: Suffix -ion
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. admit


along the dotted line.
2. 2. admission
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. permit
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. permission
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. explain
the right to correct any
6. 6. explanation
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. exclaim
8. 8. exclamation
9. 9. include
10. 10. inclusion
11. 11. explode
12. 12. explosion
13. 13. divide
14. 14. division
15. 15. decide
16. 16. decision
17. 17. omit

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18. 18. omission
19. 19. collide
20. 20. collision
Review Words 21. 21. separation
22. 22. instruction
23. 23. connection
Challenge Words 24. 24. expand
25. 25. expansion

96 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 1


Spelling: Vowel Alternation
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. compete


along the dotted line.
2. 2. competition
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. moment
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. momentous
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. crime
the right to correct any
6. 6. criminal
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. refer
8. 8. reference

9. 9. nation

10. 10. national

11. 11. metal

12. 12. metallic

13. 13. final

14. 14. finality

15. 15. reside

16. 16. resident

17. 17. origin


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18. 18. original

19. 19. ignite

20. 20. ignition

Review Words 21. 21. admission

22. 22. division

23. 23. decision

Challenge Words 24. 24. acquire

25. 25. acquisition

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Spelling: Vowel Alternation
Name

compete crime nation final origin


competition criminal national finality original
moment refer metal reside ignite
momentous reference metallic resident ignition

A. Write the missing letters to form a spelling word. Then write the word.

1. final
2. resid t
3. mome
4. ref
5. na n
6. crim l
7. ori
8. compet on
9. origi
10. meta c

B. Circle the word that rhymes with the word in bold type. Write the word.

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11. settle metal retail hospital
12. rhyme team crime lemon
13. divide rustle cupid reside
14. rational emotional national ration
15. apprentice momentum clearance momentous
16. musician elation ignition function
17. discrete compete abrupt create
18. delight ignite wide align
19. vinyl regal little final
20. deference dance reference clearance

98 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 2


Spelling: Vowel Alternation
Name

compete crime nation final origin


competition criminal national finality original
moment refer metal reside ignite
momentous reference metallic resident ignition

Write the pairs of spelling words that contain the specified pattern.

no change to base word when ending is added

1. and
2. and
3. and
4. and
5. and

double consonant and add ending

6. and
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drop e and add one–syllable ending

7. and
8. and

drop e and add two–syllable ending

9. and
10. and

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Spelling: Vowel Alternation
Name

compete crime nation final origin


competition criminal national finality original
moment refer metal reside ignite
momentous reference metallic resident ignition

A. Write the spelling word that belongs with each group of words.

1. light, spark, 4. thesaurus, dictionary,


2. instant, second, 5. Brazil, England,
3. bronze, silver, 6. homeowner, occupant,

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

7. While you are in , stay alert and focused.


8. Our family reunion was a very occasion for Grandma.
9. I liked the movie better than the new remake.
10. When you study the of a word, you find out what language it
comes from.
11. The car won’t start; the needs to be repaired.

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12. He will to a dictionary for the correct definition.
13. Littering is a in most communities.
14. In what state do you ?
15. The chess team won the competition.
16. She will in the marathon on Saturday morning.
17. The food left a taste in my mouth.
18. There was a to their last meeting.
19. The was sentenced to ten years in prison.
20. Jake’s day of school is Friday, June 12.

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Spelling: Vowel Alternation
Name

A. There are four misspelled words in the first paragraph and three in the second.
Underline each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
In 1936, Jesse Owens represented our nashun in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin,
Germany. It was a momenteous occasion! Owens became the first American track and
field athlete to win four gold medals in one Olympic games. The competetion was fierce,
but it did not stop Owens from winning and becoming a nationol hero.

1. 2. 3. 4.
When writing biographies on athletes such as a Jesse Owens, there are many
referense materials at your fingertips. For example, you can referr to reliable websites on
the Internet for factual information. You can also find primary source materials to add to
your report, such as originall photographs, letters, and documents.

5. 6. 7.

Writing Activity

B. Write about a competition you’ve attended or seen on television.


Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Vowel Alternation
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. compete


along the dotted line.
2. 2. competition
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. moment
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. momentous
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. crime
the right to correct any
6. 6. criminal
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. refer
8. 8. reference
9. 9. nation
10. 10. national
11. 11. metal
12. 12. metallic
13. 13. final
14. 14. finality
15. 15. reside
16. 16. resident
17. 17. origin

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18. 18. original
19. 19. ignite
20. 20. ignition
Review Words 21. 21. admission
22. 22. division
23. 23. decision
Challenge Words 24. 24. acquire
25. 25. acquisition

102 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 2


Spelling: Prefixes and Suffixes
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. disgraceful


along the dotted line.
2. 2. unsuccessful
Use the blanks to
write each word as it 3. 3. outlandish
is read aloud. When
4. 4. outsider
you finish the test,
unfold the paper. Use 5. 5. incorrectly
the list at the right to
6. 6. enjoyment
correct any spelling
mistakes. 7. 7. disappointment
8. 8. discouragement

9. 9. enforcement

10. 10. repayment

11. 11. enclosure

12. 12. unselfish

13. 13. unhappiness

14. 14. disapproval

15. 15. unfairness

16. 16. reminder

17. 17. designer


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18. 18. departure

19. 19. delightful

20. 20. unevenly

21. 21. competition


Review Words 22. national
22.
23. 23. original

24. 24. displeasure


Challenge Words 25. informal
25.

Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 3 103


Spelling: Prefixes and Suffixes
Name

disgraceful incorrectly enforcement unhappiness designer


unsuccessful enjoyment repayment disapproval departure
outlandish disappointment enclosure unfairness delightful
outsider discouragement unselfish reminder unevenly

Fill in the missing prefix or suffix of each word to form a spelling word.
Then write the spelling word and the base word on the line.

1. payment
2. appointment
3. unfair
4. disgrace
5. correctly
6. joyment
7. unhappi
8. parture
9. selfish
10. uneven

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11. landish
12. unsuccess
13. signer
14. minder
15. sider
16. discourage
17. forcement
18. approval
19. closure
20. delight

104 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 3


Spelling: Prefixes and Suffixes
Name

disgraceful incorrectly enforcement unhappiness designer


unsuccessful enjoyment repayment disapproval departure
outlandish disappointment enclosure unfairness delightful
outsider discouragement unselfish reminder unevenly

Write the spelling words that contain the prefix and/or suffix shown.

prefix un- suffix -ment

1. 10.
2. 11.
3. 12.
4. 13.
5. 14.

prefix out- suffix -er

6. 15.
7. 16.
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prefix in- suffix -ure

8. 17.
18.
prefix de- and suffix -ful
prefix dis- and suffix -al or -ful
9.
19.
20.

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Spelling: Prefixes and Suffixes
Name

disgraceful incorrectly enforcement unhappiness designer


unsuccessful enjoyment repayment disapproval departure
outlandish disappointment enclosure unfairness delightful
outsider discouragement unselfish reminder unevenly

A. Write the spelling word that matches each definition below.

1. sadness; sorrow
2. the act of experiencing something pleasurable
3. failing to accomplish something
4. someone who is not a member of a group
5. considerate and generous; not greedy
6. joyful or entertaining
7. the act of giving back money owed
8. the act of ensuring observance or obedience
9. loss of hope or courage
10. an unjust act; inequality

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

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11. She spelled the difficult word on her spelling test.
12. His flashy green tuxedo for the prom was .
13. The was large enough for several small animals.
14. The coat of paint was applied , so there were streak marks.
15. The popular dress created a gown for the Queen of England.
16. The look on his face showed his of the concert performance.
17. She looked at the screen to see the time of her flight.
18. The note on the board was a good about the test on Monday.
19. I felt in the movie, which was supposed to be good.
20. Their behavior was when they littered the park.

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Spelling: Prefixes and Suffixes
Name

A. There are three misspelled words in each paragraph. Underline each one.
Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Hugo experienced great unhappyness when he failed his science exam. He failed
because he answered most of the questions incorectly. When his friends were discussing
how well they had done on the exam, Hugo felt like an outsidder.

Hugo’s teacher told him that he should not let his discouragemint defeat him. His
teacher felt that if Hugo studied extra hard for the next exam, he would be able to
experience the enjoymint of doing well. Although he was unsuccesfull on this exam,
Hugo vowed he would try harder next time.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about something you have experienced involving your schoolwork.


Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Prefixes and Suffixes
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. disgraceful


along the dotted line.
2. 2. unsuccessful
Use the blanks to
write each word as it 3. 3. outlandish
is read aloud. When
4. 4. outsider
you finish the test,
unfold the paper. Use 5. 5. incorrectly
the list at the right to
6. 6. enjoyment
correct any spelling
mistakes. 7. 7. disappointment
8. 8. discouragement
9. 9. enforcement
10. 10. repayment
11. 11. enclosure
12. 12. unselfish
13. 13. unhappiness
14. 14. disapproval
15. 15. unfairness
16. 16. reminder
17. 17. designer

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18. 18. departure
19. 19. delightful
20. 20. unevenly
21. 21. competition
Review Words
22. 22. national
23. 23. original
24. 24. displeasure
Challenge Words
25. 25. informal

108 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 3


Spelling: Greek and Latin Prefixes
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. co-worker


along the dotted line.
2. 2. commission
Use the blanks to
write each word as it 3. 3. profession
is read aloud. When
4. 4. proportion
you finish the test,
unfold the paper. Use 5. 5. companion
the list at the right to
6. 6. intersection
correct any spelling
mistakes. 7. 7. postwar
8. 8. transparent

9. 9. submit

10. 10. interrupt

11. 11. postpone

12. 12. cooperate

13. 13. submarine

14. 14. transformation

15. 15. transform

16. 16. suburb

17. 17. combine


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18. 18. interfere

19. 19. transfer

20. 20. copilot

21. 21. reminder


Review Words 22. unhappiness
22.
23. 23. delightful

24. 24. profound


Challenge Words 25. subscribe
25.

Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 4 109


Spelling: Greek and Latin Prefixes
Name

co-worker companion submit submarine combine


commission intersection interrupt transformation interfere
profession postwar postpone transform transfer
proportion transparent cooperate suburb copilot

Write the missing prefix to complete the spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. section
2. mit
3. pilot
4. fer
5. rupt
6. fession
7. war
8. marine
9. parent
10. mission

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11. form
12. urb
13. operate
14. formation
15. bine
16. worker
17. fere
18. panion
19. portion
20. pone

110 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 4


Spelling: Greek and Latin Prefixes
Name

co-worker companion submit submarine combine


commission intersection interrupt transformation interfere
profession postwar postpone transform transfer
proportion transparent cooperate suburb copilot

Write the spelling words that contain the matching prefix.

co- sub-

1. 10.
2. 11.
3. 12.

trans- in-

4. 13.
5. 14.
6. 15.
7.
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com-
pro-
16.
8. 17.
9. 18.

post-

19.
20.

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Spelling: Greek and Latin Prefixes
Name

co-worker companion submit submarine combine


commission intersection interrupt transformation interfere
profession postwar postpone transform transfer
proportion transparent cooperate suburb copilot

A. Look at each Greek or Latin root and its meaning. Write the spelling word
that contains each root.

1. sect: “to cut apart” 4. mar: “sea”


2. pan: “all” or “everyone” 5. fer: “to bring”
3. urb: “city” 6. bin: “to join”

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

7. The took over flying the plane when the pilot needed rest.
8. The of people who voted in the city election is quite high.
9. She is considering nursing as a .
10. The curtain fabric was light-colored and .
11. The referee did not with the game and let the players continue.

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12. The architect will a proposal for the football stadium.
13. We need to with each other to get the project done.
14. Please don’t the performance!
15. My was a big help in preparing for the presentation.
16. Let’s this barren field into a lush garden.
17. We need to the meeting because three people are sick.
18. Each employee gets a for selling toys and books.
19. For history, I’m writing a paper about the period.
20. His from an ordinary boy on the block to a rock star was
amazing.

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Spelling: Greek and Latin Prefixes
Name

A. There are seven misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Luisa and Marco’s school was holding a design competition. They decided to work
together to design a playground for Calabasas, a suberb of Los Angeles. They knew
if they could cooperrate and combin their talents, they would have a good chance of
winning. Both students were eager to submitt their design.

The students went to the site of the proposed playground. It was just a barren, rock-
filled lot. Luisa and Marco got to work. What a transfermation they made! Their design
included playground equipment surrounded by trees and colorful plants. On the day of
the competition, it was very cloudy. Each co-werker was secretly hoping the officials
wouldn’t pospone the event. Luckily, the competition was held and Luisa and Marco
came in first!

1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7.

Writing Activity

B. Suppose you found out that you had won something. Write a letter to a
friend, explaining how you felt when you won. Use at least four words from
the spelling list.
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Spelling: Greek and Latin Prefixes
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. co-worker


along the dotted line.
2. 2. commission
Use the blanks to
write each word as it 3. 3. profession
is read aloud. When
4. 4. proportion
you finish the test,
unfold the paper. Use 5. 5. companion
the list at the right to
6. 6. intersection
correct any spelling
mistakes. 7. 7. postwar
8. 8. transparent
9. 9. submit
10. 10. interrupt
11. 11. postpone
12. 12. cooperate
13. 13. submarine
14. 14. transformation
15. 15. transform
16. 16. suburb
17. 17. combine

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18. 18. interfere
19. 19. transfer
20. 20. copilot
21. 21. reminder
Review Words
22. 22. unhappiness
23. 23. delightful
24. 24. profound
Challenge Words
25. 25. subscribe

114 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 4


Spelling: Consonant Alternation
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. crumb


along the dotted line.
2. 2. crumble
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. design
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. designate
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. solemn
the right to correct any
6. 6. solemnity
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. muscle
8. 8. muscular

9. 9. reject

10. 10. rejection

11. 11. create

12. 12. creation

13. 13. public

14. 14. publicity

15. 15. prejudice

16. 16. prejudicial

17. 17. magic


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18. 18. magician

19. 19. office

20. 20. official

Review Words 21. 21. cooperate

22. 22. submit

23. 23. suburb

Challenge Words 24. 24. complicate

25. 25. complication

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Spelling: Consonant Alternation
Name

crumb create prejudice muscle design


crumble creation prejudicial muscular designate
magic solemn office reject public
magician solemnity official rejection publicity

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. mus
2. prejudi l
3. ma
4. muscu
5. solem y
6. des
7. re t
8. creat
9. pre ice
10. magi n

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11. crum
12. pub
13. office
14. publi y
15. desi te
16. off
17. cr e
18. cr
19. rejec n
20. sol

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Spelling: Consonant Alternation
Name

crumb create prejudice muscle design


crumble creation prejudicial muscular designate
magic solemn office reject public
magician solemnity official rejection publicity

Write the pairs of spelling words according to their pattern.

silent consonant to sounded consonant

1.
2.
3.
4.

/k/ to /sh/

5.

/k/ to /s/
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6.

/t/ to /sh/

7.
8.

/s/ to /sh/

9.
10.

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Spelling: Consonant Alternation
Name

crumb solemn reject public magic


crumble solemnity rejection publicity magician
design muscle create prejudice office
designate muscular creation prejudicial official

A. Write the spelling word that best completes each analogy.

1. Paint is to painting as create is to .


2. Open is to closed as is to private.
3. Tolerance is to fairness as is to discrimination.
4. Cheerfulness is to happiness as is to sadness.
5. Manage is to manager as is to magician.

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

6. A memorial service can be a occasion.


7. The latest fashion was featured in this month’s magazine.
8. The cake might if you use the wrong knife to cut it.
9. The club president will three members to help.
10. He didn’t leave a on his dessert plate!

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11. The decision was and terribly unfair.
12. My uncle may the job offer.
13. My calf hurts because I didn’t stretch before running.
14. I think everyone experiences at some point in life.
15. The athlete is because she lifts weights.
16. The performed many convincing tricks.
17. Independence Day is one of several U.S. holidays.
18. The court case got a lot of in the media.
19. I hope the young children don’t a mess during lunch!
20. The was closed over the weekend.

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Spelling: Consonant Alternation
Name

A. There are three misspelled words in the first paragraph and four in the second.
Underline each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
In the next election, my friends and I want to be informed about the candidates who
are running for offise. We will learn about each candidate’s position on important issues.
If a candidate expresses any pregudice toward a group of people, we will rejeckt the
candidate immediately.

1. 2. 3.
I’ve always wondered what it might it be like to desine a monument that honors
soldiers who have served our country. It must be a challenge to creeate a building or
sculpture that everyone likes. I’m sure it is a solem occasion for everyone at the offishal
unveiling of such a monument.

4. 5. 6.
7.

Writing Activity

B. Write about something you’ve learned about your country. Use at least
four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Consonant Alternation
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. crumb


along the dotted line.
2. 2. crumble
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. design
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. designate
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. solemn
the right to correct any
6. 6. solemnity
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. muscle
8. 8. muscular
9. 9. reject
10. 10. rejection
11. 11. create
12. 12. creation
13. 13. public
14. 14. publicity
15. 15. prejudice
16. 16. prejudicial
17. 17. magic

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18. 18. magician
19. 19. office
20. 20. official
Review Words 21. 21. cooperate
22. 22. submit
23. 23. suburb
Challenge Words 24. 24. complicate
25. 25. complication

120 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 4 • Week 5


Spelling: Homophones
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. lesson


along the dotted line.
2. 2. lessen
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. aisle
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. isle
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. I’ll
the right to correct any
6. 6. navel
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. naval
8. 8. pane

9. 9. pain

10. 10. miner

11. 11. minor

12. 12. vain

13. 13. vane

14. 14. vein

15. 15. principal

16. 16. principle

17. 17. idle


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18. 18. idol

19. 19. sheer

20. 20. shear

Review Words 21. 21. crumble

22. 22. rejection

23. 23. publicity

Challenge Words 24. 24. hanger

25. 25. hangar

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Spelling: Homophones
Name

lesson I’ll pain vane idle


lessen navel miner vein idol
aisle naval minor principal sheer
isle pane vain principle shear

A. Write a word that sounds the same but has a different spelling and meaning.
For some items, there may be more than one answer.

pain shear
1. pane 6. sheer
2. lesson lessen 7. principal principle

3. navel naval 8. idle idol

4. minor miner 9. aisle isle, I’ll

5. vain vane, vein

B. Circle the spelling word in each row that rhymes with the word in bold type.
Write the spelling word on the line.

I’ll
10. style cry I’ll fire
vain
11. crane vain great when
sheer
12. fear quite earn sheer

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lesson
13. delicatessen mitten lesson written
aisle
14. file pilot tiles aisle
pain
15. refrain pain tame hair
minor
16. diner shine crime minor
principal
17. invincible principal mince full
idol
18. bridal doll idol cradle
vein
19. stain vein deem air
idle
20. tidal bell while idle

122 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 1


Spelling: Homophones
Name

lesson I’ll pain vane idle


lessen navel miner vein idol
aisle naval minor principal sheer
isle pane vain principle shear

A. Write the words that contain the matching spelling patterns.

one-syllable words, long a sound more than one syllable, sound


e
in last syllable
1.
11.
2.
12.
3.
13.
4.
14.
5.
15.

one-syllable words, long i sound 16.


17.
6.
18.
7.
19.
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8.
20.

one-syllable words, r-controlled vowels

9.
10.

B. Compare the words pain and pane. How are they alike? How are
they different?

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Spelling: Homophones
Name

lesson I’ll pain vane idle


lessen navel miner vein idol
aisle naval minor principal sheer
isle pane vain principle shear

A. Write the spelling word that best fits the analogy, or comparison.

1. Coach is to team as is to school.


2. Cook is to cooking as is to mining.
3. Small is to large as is to increase.
4. Door is to wood as is to glass.
5. Path is to woods as is to theater.

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

6. After we complete the spelling , there will be a quiz.


7. What math did you use to solve the problem?
8. A is different from an artery.
9. He placed the weather on the roof of the house.
10. It is time for the farmer to the sheeps’ wool.

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11. You will enjoy the sandy beaches on the tropical .
12. The baby’s showed just above his diaper.
13. He felt a sharp when he cut his finger.
14. The machines at the site sat during the holidays.
15. She couldn’t see the movie because she is a .
16. The guitarist is an to many teenagers.
17. The base was crowded with sailors.
18. The thin drapery fabric is very .
19. The team tried in to win the game.
20. be the first person in the cafeteria line.

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Spelling: Homophones
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Of all the important people in Dana’s life, her elementary school principle,
Mr. Reiner, was one of the most influential. Mr. Reiner taught Dana one very important
lessen in life—the importance of working hard and not being idel.

Mr. Reiner explained to Dana that life can be difficult and pane is inevitable. But
he encouraged her to remain focused on her goals. “Hard work will not be in vein,”
he always said. Dana will always remember Mr. Reiner’s advice. In many ways, she
considers him her idle.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about an important person who has influenced your life. Use at
least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Homophones
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. lesson


along the dotted line.
2. 2. lessen
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. aisle
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. isle
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. I’ll
the right to correct any
6. 6. navel
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. naval
8. 8. pane
9. 9. pain
10. 10. miner
11. 11. minor
12. 12. vain
13. 13. vane
14. 14. vein
15. 15. principal
16. 16. principle
17. 17. idle

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18. 18. idol
19. 19. sheer
20. 20. shear
Review Words 21. 21. crumble
22. 22. rejection
23. 23. publicity
Challenge Words 24. 24. hanger
25. 25. hangar

126 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 1


Spelling: Words from Around the World
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. bazaar


along the dotted line.
2. 2. bronco
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. sombrero
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. caribou
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. chocolate
the right to correct any
6. 6. pajamas
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. plaza
8. 8. igloo

9. 9. pizza

10. 10. barbecue

11. 11. canoe

12. 12. denim

13. 13. gong

14. 14. plateau

15. 15. poodle

16. 16. apricot

17. 17. balcony


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18. 18. yacht

19. 19. cruise

20. 20. ballet

Review Words 21. 21. lesson

22. 22. minor

23. 23. idol

Challenge Words 24. 24. gondola

25. 25. kindergarten

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Spelling: Words from Around the World
Name

bazaar chocolate pizza gong balcony


bronco pajamas barbecue plateau yacht
sombrero plaza canoe poodle cruise
caribou igloo denim apricot ballet

A. Fill in the missing letters to form a spelling word. Then write the spelling word.

1. g
2. sombr
3. barbe e
4. p a
5. br o
6. car u
7. apri
8. chocol
9. plat
10. pl
11. balc

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12. ig
13. paja

B. Circle the word that rhymes with the word in bold type. Write the spelling word.

14. car park hard bazaar


15. news rose cruise froze
16. venom home denim whim
17. noodle cradle ladle poodle
18. weigh ballet crate height
19. drew canoe flown shoot
20. blot yacht hop tote

128 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 2


Spelling: Words from Around the World
Name

bazaar chocolate pizza gong balcony


bronco pajamas barbecue plateau yacht
sombrero plaza canoe poodle cruise
caribou igloo denim apricot ballet

Write the spelling words that fit the category.

related to clothing related to transportation

1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.

related to animals related to dance and music

4. 14.
5. 15.
6.
related to places
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related to food
16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 18.
10. 20.

B. Compare the words caribou and canoe. How are they alike? How are
they different?

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Spelling: Words from Around the World
Name

bazaar chocolate pizza gong balcony


bronco pajamas barbecue plateau yacht
sombrero plaza canoe poodle cruise
caribou igloo denim apricot ballet

A. Read each word origin and write the matching spelling word.

1. Italian, balletto 6. German, pudel


2. Dutch, kruisen 7. Inuit, iglu
3. Dutch, jaght 8. Persian, paejamah
4. Italian, balcone 9. French, plat
5. Spanish, canoa

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

10. The large in the center of town had a pretty fountain.


11. is a sweet dessert.
12. There were many goods to choose from at the .
13. Are jeans made out of a fabric called ?

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14. Jonah was hoping to eat for dinner.
15. We will have a on the 4th of July.
16. The cowboy held on tightly as he tamed the .
17. The percussionist hit the with his mallet.
18. We made delicious jam from the fresh fruit at the market.
19. Both male and female have antlers.
20. The guitarist wore a as he played in the hot sun.

130 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 2


Spelling: Words from Around the World
Name

A. There are seven misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
My family and I were excited because there was a bazzar being held in the town’s
plasa. I brought my own money so I could buy some things. There were many goods to
choose from. First, I bought a pair of denum jeans. Then I saw a colorful pair of pajames
and decided to buy them, too.

There were also many delicious foods to eat. I bought a slice of pitza for lunch and
a tiny bar of chocolit for dessert. Then I bought a jar of apprikot jam. I know that my
mother will serve it when she makes French toast in the morning!

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7.

Writing Activity

B. Write about things you would like to buy if you went to a bazaar. Use at
least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Words from Around the World
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. bazaar


along the dotted line.
2. 2. bronco
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. sombrero
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. caribou
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. chocolate
the right to correct any
6. 6. pajamas
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. plaza
8. 8. igloo
9. 9. pizza
10. 10. barbecue
11. 11. canoe
12. 12. denim
13. 13. gong
14. 14. plateau
15. 15. poodle
16. 16. apricot
17. 17. balcony

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18. 18. yacht
19. 19. cruise
20. 20. ballet
Review Words 21. 21. lesson
22. 22. minor
23. 23. idol
Challenge Words 24. 24. gondola
25. 25. kindergarten

132 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 2


Spelling: Latin Roots
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. audience


along the dotted line.
2. 2. benefit
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. factory
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. flexible
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. reduce
the right to correct any
6. 6. section
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. inject
8. 8. insect

9. 9. incredible

10. 10. structure

11. 11. reflection

12. 12. objection

13. 13. dejected

14. 14. prediction

15. 15. introduce

16. 16. education

17. 17. dictionary


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18. 18. destruction

19. 19. audio

20. 20. credit

Review Words 21. 21. denim

22. 22. barbecue

23. 23. ballet

Challenge Words 24. 24. manufacture

25. 25. dictate

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Spelling: Latin Roots
Name

audience reduce incredible dejected dictionary


benefit section structure prediction destruction
factory inject reflection introduce audio
flexible insect objection education credit

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. cr t
2. in t
3. dience
4. a o
5. des ction
6. obj ion
7. efit
8. pre tion
9. tion
10. in dible

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11. ucture
12. re ction
13. inj
14. tionary
15. educa n
16. de ted
17. red
18. xible
19. intro e
20. tory

134 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 3


Spelling: Latin Roots
Name

audience reduce incredible dejected dictionary


benefit section structure prediction destruction
factory inject reflection introduce audio
flexible insect objection education credit

Write the spelling words that contain the Latin roots.

ject fac

1. 11.
2.
3. duc

12.
bene
13.
4. 14.

struct sect

5. 15.
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6. 16.

aud cred

7. 17.
8. 18.

dict flect

9. 19.
10. 20.

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Spelling: Latin Roots
Name

audience reduce incredible dejected dictionary


benefit section structure prediction destruction
factory inject reflection introduce audio
flexible insect objection education credit

A. Write the spelling word that matches the definition.

1. recognition that a class has been successfully completed


2. to force liquid into the body through a needle; to insert
3. development of knowledge or skill
4. a statement made about the future
5. the act of protesting
6. something that is built
7. great damage
8. to come to know personally; to make known
9. able to bend easily
10. to do good for

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

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11. The gave the orchestra a standing ovation.
12. Would you look up these words in the ?
13. The specializes in making wooden toys.
14. We need to the amount of water we use every day.
15. The fireworks display excited the crowd.
16. The baby saw her in the mirror and giggled!
17. He felt until he heard the good news.
18. Vanessa enjoys reading the arts of the Sunday newspaper.
19. That is crawling up the wall now.
20. I turned up the volume on the so we could hear better.

136 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 3


Spelling: Latin Roots
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
When a city is awarded the honor of holding the Olympics, a strukchur is built to
house a large awdience. Because the Olympic events are televised live across the world,
the producers make sure the audeo is working effectively before the telecast.

Many people contribute to the success of the Olympics and should be given credet for
their efforts. No one should feel dejekted during this incredable series of events, most of
all, the participating athletes.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about a special event you’ve been to or seen on television. Use at


least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Latin Roots
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. audience


along the dotted line.
2. 2. benefit
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. factory
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. flexible
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. reduce
the right to correct any
6. 6. section
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. inject
8. 8. insect
9. 9. incredible
10. 10. structure
11. 11. reflection
12. 12. objection
13. 13. dejected
14. 14. prediction
15. 15. introduce
16. 16. education
17. 17. dictionary

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18. 18. destruction
19. 19. audio
20. 20. credit
Review Words 21. 21. denim
22. 22. barbecue
23. 23. ballet
Challenge Words 24. 24. manufacture
25. 25. dictate

138 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 3


Spelling: Greek Roots
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. thermometer


along the dotted line.
2. 2. aerospace
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. diagram
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. paragraph
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. biography
the right to correct any
6. 6. microscope
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. autobiography
8. 8. microwave

9. 9. hydrant

10. 10. grammar

11. 11. catalog

12. 12. thermal

13. 13. symphony

14. 14. microphone

15. 15. chronic

16. 16. program

17. 17. hydrogen


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18. 18. dialogue

19. 19. aerial

20. 20. biology

Review Words 21. 21. credit

22. 22. dictionary

23. 23. education

Challenge Words 24. 24. graphic

25. 25. logical

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Spelling: Greek Roots
Name

thermometer biography hydrant symphony hydrogen


aerospace microscope grammar microphone dialogue
diagram autobiography catalog chronic aerial
paragraph microwave thermal program biology

A. Write the missing Greek root to complete the spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. cata
2. mar
3. ant
4. wave
5. ospace
6. ial
7. dia
8. phone
9. ometer
10. para

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11. al
12. logy
13. dia ue
14. ic
15. ogen
16. sym y
17. pro
18. bio y
19. autobio y
20. micro

140 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 4


Spelling: Greek Roots
Name

thermometer biography hydrant symphony hydrogen


aerospace microscope grammar microphone dialogue
diagram autobiography catalog chronic aerial
paragraph microwave thermal program biology

Write the spelling words that contain the Greek root. You will use some
words more than once.
graph log

1. 13.
2. 14.
3. 15.

aer micro

4. 16.
5. 17.
18.
bio

6. phon

7. 19.
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20.
chron

8. hydr

21.
scope
22.
9.
therm
gram
23.
10.
24.
11.
12.

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Spelling: Greek Roots
Name

thermometer biography hydrant symphony hydrogen


aerospace microscope grammar microphone dialogue
diagram autobiography catalog chronic aerial
paragraph microwave thermal program biology

A. Solve each riddle by writing the correct spelling word.


1. We are a group of people who play musical instruments.
2. Scientists use me to see tiny organisms.
3. I am something that is written about a famous person.
4. People use me when they want to speak to a large audience.
5. I heat up food very quickly, but I’m not a large oven.
6. I am the study of living things.
7. I am a book about me!
8. I am a few sentences long and I express a main idea.
9. People use me to take their temperature.
10. I am given to audience members at a play or concert.

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

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11. With her interest in flight, studying seemed natural.
12. This is a showing how the Statue of Liberty was built.
13. I hope you don’t suffer from migraine headaches.
14. We ordered clothing from a .
15. The lesson is about adjectives.
16. This play’s is superb!
17. The supplies water in case of a fire.
18. People traveling in jets get an view of the country.
19. Our main source of energy is the sun.
20. Did you know that weighs less than other chemical elements?

142 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 4


Spelling: Greek Roots
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
When you are accepted to college, you will receive a catolog that contains a list of
classes you can take. For example, if you are interested in science and technology, you
may want to take a biologie class, or one pertaining to the airospace industry.

If you’re interested in writing and reading, you could take a literature class. You
might study plays and read dialoge with classmates. You might also read a biografie or
an audobiografy about a well-known person in history.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Think about the subjects you would like to study when you go to college.
Write about at least two of them. Use four or more words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Greek Roots
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. thermometer


along the dotted line.
2. 2. aerospace
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. diagram
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. paragraph
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. biography
the right to correct any
6. 6. microscope
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. autobiography
8. 8. microwave
9. 9. hydrant
10. 10. grammar
11. 11. catalog
12. 12. thermal
13. 13. symphony
14. 14. microphone
15. 15. chronic
16. 16. program
17. 17. hydrogen

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18. 18. dialogue
19. 19. aerial
20. 20. biology
Review Words 21. 21. credit
22. 22. dictionary
23. 23. education
Challenge Words 24. 24. graphic
25. 25. logical

144 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 4


Spelling: Suffixes -ive, -age, and -ize
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. percentage


along the dotted line.
2. 2. explosive
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. recognize
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. passage
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. sympathize
the right to correct any
6. 6. modernize
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. positive
8. 8. vocalize

9. 9. emphasize

10. 10. organize

11. 11. creative

12. 12. storage

13. 13. advantage

14. 14. attractive

15. 15. negative

16. 16. criticize

17. 17. wreckage


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18. 18. specialize

19. 19. realize

20. 20. secretive

Review Words 21. 21. paragraph

22. 22. grammar

23. 23. microscope

Challenge Words 24. 24. progressive

25. 25. scrutinize

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Spelling: Suffixes -ive, -age, and -ize
Name

percentage sympathize emphasize advantage wreckage


explosive modernize organize attractive specialize
recognize positive creative negative realize
passage vocalize storage criticize secretive

Fill in the missing suffix to form a spelling word. Then write the spelling word on
the line.

1. secre
2. sympath
3. wreck
4. emphas
5. special
6. percent
8. real
7. vocal
9. organ
10. advant

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11. creat
12. modern
13. critic
14. posit
15. stor
16. recogn
17. attract
18. explos
19. negat
20. pass

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Spelling: Suffixes -ive, -age, and -ize
Name

percentage sympathize emphasize advantage wreckage


explosive modernize organize attractive specialize
recognize positive creative negative realize
passage vocalize storage criticize secretive

A. Write the spelling words that contain the suffix.

-ive -ize

1. 12.
2. 13.
3. 14.
4. 15.
5. 16.
6. 17.
18.
-age 19.

7. 20.
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8.
9.
10.
11.

B. Compare the words creative and attractive. How are they alike? How are
they different?

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Spelling: Suffixes -ive, -age, and -ize
Name

percentage sympathize emphasize advantage wreckage


explosive modernize organize attractive specialize
recognize positive creative negative realize
passage vocalize storage criticize secretive

A. Write the spelling word that goes with each word history.

1. kritikos: Greek; “able to judge”


2. réaliser: French; “to bring into existence”
3. positivus: Latin; “certain”
4. explodere: Latin; “scare off; drive offstage by clapping”

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

5. Jamie’s friends were very about his surprise party.


6. I with Ana about the loss of her cat.
7. The from the accident was extensive.
8. The manager will the importance of the sale at the next meeting.
9. A of what the company makes will go to charity.
10. One our team has is that every player is strong.

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11. We were asked to be when writing our stories.
12. The film star wore a very dress to the awards ceremony.
13. The architect will the building to fit its new purpose.
14. I will the books alphabetically by author’s last name.
15. No one likes to receive comments.
16. Does the doctor in treating ear, nose, and throat problems?
17. Each spring, we put our winter clothing in .
18. The is brightly lit and safe to walk through at night.
19. I didn’t my long-lost friend until I heard her voice.
20. The singer will to prepare for this evening’s performance.

148 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 5 • Week 5


Spelling: Suffixes -ive, -age, and -ize
Name

A. There are five misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Some children have the advantige of learning a skill or craft from their parents. For
example, if a parent is creatave and works as a singer or actor, the parent may teach the
child how to vocalise or act at an early age.

For some children, this posative experience can turn into a career when they grow up.
In other cases, an acting coach or music teacher may recugnise that a child has talent and
recommend to the parent that the child take acting or voice lessons.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5.

Writing Activity

B. Write about something you might like to do as a career. Use at least four
words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Suffixes -ive, -age, and -ize
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. percentage


along the dotted line.
2. 2. explosive
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. recognize
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. passage
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. sympathize
the right to correct any
6. 6. modernize
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. positive
8. 8. vocalize
9. 9. emphasize
10. 10. organize
11. 11. creative
12. 12. storage
13. 13. advantage
14. 14. attractive
15. 15. negative
16. 16. criticize
17. 17. wreckage

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18. 18. specialize
19. 19. realize
20. 20. secretive
Review Words 21. 21. paragraph
22. 22. grammar
23. 23. microscope
Challenge Words 24. 24. progressive
25. 25. scrutinize

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Spelling: Suffixes -ible and -able
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. terrible


along the dotted line.
2. 2. audible
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. valuable
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. reliable
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. lovable
the right to correct any
6. 6. available
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. horrible
8. 8. believable

9. 9. impossible

10. 10. predictable

11. 11. remarkable

12. 12. reversible

13. 13. changeable

14. 14. noticeable

15. 15. acceptable

16. 16. probable

17. 17. admirable


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18. 18. dependable

19. 19. profitable

20. 20. considerable

Review Words 21. 21. recognize

22. 22. positive

23. 23. percentage

Challenge Words 24. 24. eligible

25. 25. legible

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Spelling: Suffixes -ible and -able
Name

terrible lovable impossible changeable admirable


audible available predictable noticeable dependable
valuable horrible remarkable acceptable profitable
reliable believable reversible probable considerable

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word.


Then write the spelling word on the line.

1. lov le
2. avai ble
3. val le
4. rever ble
5. ter ble
6. chang ab e
7. consid r ble
8. remark b e
9. impos ble
10. predi able

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11. accept le
12. noti e ble
13. relia l
14. prob bl
15. aud bl
16. admi ble
17. depend b e
18. belie ble
19. profita e
20. hor ib e

152 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 6 • Week 1


Spelling: Suffixes -ible and -able
Name

terrible lovable impossible changeable admirable


audible available predictable noticeable dependable
valuable horrible remarkable acceptable profitable
reliable believable reversible probable considerable

A. Write the spelling words that contain the suffix.

-ible 9.
10.
1.
11.
2.
12.
3.
13.
4.
14.
5.
15.
16.
-able
17.
6. 18.
7. 19.
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8. 20.

B. Compare the words noticeable and valuable. How are they alike?
How are they different?

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Spelling: Suffixes -ible and -able
Name

terrible lovable impossible changeable admirable


audible available predictable noticeable dependable
valuable horrible remarkable acceptable profitable
reliable believable reversible probable considerable

A. Write the spelling word that is an antonym of the word listed.

1. constant 6. unconvincing
2. untrustworthy 7. insignificant
3. inconspicuous 8. achievable
4. ordinary 9. unlikely
5. inaccessible 10. worthless

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

11. The adjective form of the noun terror is .


12. Sophie proved she was when she babysat each weekend.
13. The recording was not until he turned up the volume.
14. Jake spent a Thursday night studying for his weekly test.

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15. He bought the coat because he liked both sides of it.
16. After the school clean-up, did the gym look to the principal?
17. The neighbors’ efforts to help one another after the hurricane were
.
18. It was a drive home in the ice storm.
19. The family thought the puppy was so cute and !
20. The company was , so the owner felt confident about
the future.

154 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 6 • Week 1


Spelling: Suffixes -ible and -able
Name

A. There are four misspelled words in the first paragraph and three in the
second. Underline each one. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
There are many people who spend a considerible amount of time collecting objects.
For example, some car enthusiasts have remarckable collections of antique vehicles.
Other people search for valueable rare stamps and coins. Many of these stamps and coins
would be extremely profetable if sold. However, collectors seldom want to break up their
collections.

1. 2. 3.
4.
Many horrable freeway accidents could be avoided if people did not use cell phones
while driving. Terible tragedies have occurred because people were not paying attention
while driving. Often, the damage caused by these needless accidents is not reverseible.

5. 6. 7.

Writing Activity

B. Write about something you have read about in the newspaper or seen on
a television news show. Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Suffixes -ible and -able
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. terrible


along the dotted line.
2. 2. audible
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. valuable
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. reliable
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. lovable
the right to correct any
6. 6. available
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. horrible
8. 8. believable
9. 9. impossible
10. 10. predictable
11. 11. remarkable
12. 12. reversible
13. 13. changeable
14. 14. noticeable
15. 15. acceptable
16. 16. probable
17. 17. admirable

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18. 18. dependable
19. 19. profitable
20. 20. considerable
Review Words 21. 21. recognize
22. 22. positive
23. 23. percentage
Challenge Words 24. 24. eligible
25. 25. legible

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Spelling: Suffixes -ance, -ence, -ant, and -ent
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. experience


along the dotted line.
2. 2. conference
Use the blanks to
write each word as it 3. 3. persistent
is read aloud. When
4. 4. acquaintance
you finish the test,
unfold the paper. Use 5. 5. important
the list at the right to
6. 6. permanent
correct any spelling
mistakes. 7. 7. disappearance
8. 8. fragrance

9. 9. president

10. 10. occurrence

11. 11. intelligent

12. 12. observant

13. 13. constant

14. 14. nuisance

15. 15. violence

16. 16. evident

17. 17. incident


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18. 18. defiance

19. 19. excellent

20. 20. hesitant

Review Words 21. 21. terrible

22. 22. noticeable

23. 23. profitable

Challenge Words 24. 24. elegance

25. 25. diligent

Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 6 • Week 2 157


Spelling: Suffixes -ance, -ence, -ant, and -ent
Name

experience important president constant incident


conference permanent occurrence nuisance defiance
persistent disappearance intelligent violence excellent
acquaintance fragrance observant evident hesitant

Fill in the missing suffix to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. persist
2. occur
3. observ
4. nuis
5. hesit
6. experi
7. confer
8. presid
9. disappear
10. excell

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11. intellig
12. fragr
13. defi
14. const
15. evid
16. perman
17. import
18. viol
19. incid
20. acquaint

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Spelling: Suffixes -ance, -ence, -ant, and -ent
Name

experience important president constant incident


conference permanent occurrence nuisance defiance
persistent disappearance intelligent violence excellent
acquaintance fragrance observant evident hesitant

A. Write the spelling words that contain the suffix.

-ance -ant

1. 10.
2. 11.
3. 12.
4. 13.
5.
-ent
-ence
14.
6. 15.
7. 16.
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8. 17.
9. 18.
19.
20.

B. Compare the words conference and occurrence. How are they alike?
How are they different?

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Spelling: Suffixes -ance, -ence, -ant, and -ent
Name

experience important president constant incident


conference permanent occurrence nuisance defiance
persistent disappearance intelligent violence excellent
acquaintance fragrance observant evident hesitant

A. Read the sentence starter below. Then fill in each blank with the correct
spelling word.

Another word for Another word for


1. signifi cant is . 6. meeting is .
2. indecisive is . 7. superior is .
3. aroma is . 8. lasting is .
4. attentive is . 9. unvarying is .
5. bother is . 10. smart is .

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

11. Did your playing baseball help you run faster?


12. Since the of my gloves, my hands have been cold.

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13. Jane had a cough for the past week.
14. The jaywalker acted in of the law.
15. My father met an old on the train.
16. This happens only once a decade.
17. It was that the main street needed repair.
18. There was a traffic on a corner by the school.
19. Unfortunately, the news was filled with too much .
20. The scheduled a speech for Tuesday.

160 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 6 • Week 2


Spelling: Suffixes -ance, -ence, -ant, and -ent
Name

A. There are three misspelled words in the first paragraph and five in the second
paragraph. Underline each one. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Have you noticed an increase in the establishment of neighborhood watches in your
state? Many communities are fighting crime and violance by starting neighborhood
watches. For example, if there is a burglary insidant in a neighborhood, local citizens
patrol the streets. They will rotate to keep a constent vigil in their neighborhood.
As citizens patrol or walk through their neighborhood, they must be observent. For
example, often they notice a person who is acting suspiciously or who is not a friend or
ackuaintence. Although this kind of vigilant behavior may seem like a nusence, the effect
has been importent in lessening the occurence of crime.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7. 8.

Writing Activity

B. Write about something you have observed in your neighborhood or


community. Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Suffixes -ance, -ence, -ant, and -ent
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. experience


along the dotted line.
2. 2. conference
Use the blanks to
write each word as it 3. 3. persistent
is read aloud. When
4. 4. acquaintance
you finish the test,
unfold the paper. Use 5. 5. important
the list at the right to
6. 6. permanent
correct any spelling
mistakes. 7. 7. disappearance
8. 8. fragrance
9. 9. president
10. 10. occurrence
11. 11. intelligent
12. 12. observant
13. 13. constant
14. 14. nuisance
15. 15. violence
16. 16. evident
17. 17. incident

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18. 18. defiance
19. 19. excellent
20. 20. hesitant
Review Words 21. 21. terrible
22. 22. noticeable
23. 23. profitable
Challenge Words 24. 24. elegance
25. 25. diligent

162 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 6 • Week 2


Spelling: Greek Suffixes
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. democrat


along the dotted line.
2. 2. democracy
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. physician
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. specialist
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. archaeology
the right to correct any
6. 6. sympathy
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. technology
8. 8. biologist
9. 9. pianist
10. 10. geologist
11. 11. musician
12. 12. telegraph
13. 13. technician
14. 14. politician
15. 15. tourist
16. 16. heroism
17. 17. apology
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18. 18. novelist


19. 19. ecology
20. 20. zoology
Review Words 21. 21. experience
22. 22. important
23. 23. excellent
Challenge Words 24. 24. electrician
25. 25. mythology

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Spelling: Greek Suffixes
Name

democrat archaeology pianist technician apology


democracy sympathy geologist politician novelist
physician technology musician tourist ecology
specialist biologist telegraph heroism zoology

Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. symp y
2. ge gist
3. apol y
4. musi n
5. techno y
6. arch logy
7. bi gist
8. demo t
9. zo gy
10. pian

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11. democ y
12. teleg h
13. to st
14. physi n
15. tech ian
16. her m
17. ec gy
18. politi n
19. nov st
20. spe list

164 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 6 • Week 3


Spelling: Greek Suffixes
Name

democrat archaeology pianist technician apology


democracy sympathy geologist politician novelist
physician technology musician tourist ecology
specialist biologist telegraph heroism zoology

Write the spelling words that contain the Greek suffixes.

-ist -ology

1. 13.
2. 14.
3. 15.
4. 16.
5. 17.
6.
-crat
-ian
18.
7.
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8. -cracy

9.
19.
10.

-pathy
-graph
20.
11.

-ism

12.

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Spelling: Greek Suffixes
Name

democrat archaeology pianist technician apology


democracy sympathy geologist politician novelist
physician technology musician tourist ecology
specialist biologist telegraph heroism zoology

A. Write the spelling word that matches each word origin.


1. Greek bios, meaning “life” 4. Greek technologia, meaning
“science of mechanical and
industrial arts”
2. Greek demokratia, meaning “popular
government”
5. Greek zoion, meaning “animal” +
3. Greek archaiologia, meaning “study of -logia, meaning “study”
ancient things”

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.


6. Please accept my .
7. You will need to call a good to solve the problem.
8. Can the afford to buy a new piano before the concert?
9. The voters must choose whether they will vote republican or .
10. The took three years to write her last book.

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11. An elected represents all the people in his or her district.
12. I have for the team who will play the world champions.
13. Has the examined you yet?
14. The is visiting European cities next month.
15. The must study the soil samples.
16. Many years ago, the was an important way to communicate.
17. After studying the trumpet, my father became a professional .
18. An act of saved the family during the hurricane.
19. Years of research made the scientist a in her field.
20. Students in the club learn about the environment.

166 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 6 • Week 3


Spelling: Greek Suffixes
Name

A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
There are many college courses for students interested in pursuing a career in science.
Zoologie and biollogy courses focus on life science. Gealogy focuses on earth science,
specifically, the study of soil and rocks. Many college students enjoy taking arkeology
courses. They find learning about prehistoric people and their cultures fascinating.

Some students enter college determined to become a physishun. This career path
takes several years to complete. Although a doctor can become a generalist and open a
family practice after completing his or her residency, he or she can choose to become a
speshalist. Becoming an expert in a specific area of the human anatomy, such as the heart,
feet, or ears, nose, and throat, can be very rewarding.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Writing Activity

B. Write about the subjects you might like to study in college or a career that
sounds interesting to you. Use four or more words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Greek Suffixes
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. democrat


along the dotted line.
2. 2. democracy
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. physician
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. specialist
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. archaeology
the right to correct any
6. 6. sympathy
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. technology
8. 8. biologist
9. 9. pianist
10. 10. geologist
11. 11. musician
12. 12. telegraph
13. 13. technician
14. 14. politician
15. 15. tourist
16. 16. heroism
17. 17. apology

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18. 18. novelist
19. 19. ecology
20. 20. zoology
Review Words 21. 21. experience
22. 22. important
23. 23. excellent
Challenge Words 24. 24. electrician
25. 25. mythology

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Spelling: Absorbed Prefixes
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. immigrate


along the dotted line.
2. 2. illuminate
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. accompany
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. announce
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. impatiently
the right to correct any
6. 6. immature
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. immigration
8. 8. irregular

9. 9. correspond

10. 10. illogical

11. 11. collaborate

12. 12. suppress

13. 13. assembly

14. 14. accommodate

15. 15. arrest

16. 16. arrive

17. 17. illegal


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18. 18. support

19. 19. suffix

20. 20. collect

Review Words 21. 21. musician

22. 22. democracy

23. 23. sympathy

Challenge Words 24. 24. impractical

25. 25. suffocate

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Spelling: Absorbed Prefixes
Name

immigrate impatiently correspond assembly illegal


illuminate immature illogical accommodate support
accompany immigration collaborate arrest suffix
announce irregular suppress arrive collect

Write the missing letters to complete the spelling word. Then write
each spelling word on the line.

1. company
2. mature
3. laborate
4. patiently
5. fix
6. logical
7. migrate
8. commodate
9. press
10. legal

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11. nounce
12. rest
13. port
14. respond
15. sembly
16. lect
17. regular
18. luminate
19. rive
20. migration

170 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 6 • Week 4


Spelling: Absorbed Prefixes
Name

immigrate impatiently correspond assembly illegal


illuminate immature illogical accommodate support
accompany immigration collaborate arrest suffix
announce irregular suppress arrive collect

A. Write the spelling words that contain the absorbed prefix.

ad- im-

1. 10.
2. 11.
3. 12.
4. 13.
5. 14.
6. 15.
16.
com- 17.

7.
sub-
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8.
9. 18.
19.
20.

B. Compare the words accompany and announce. How are they alike?
How are they different?

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Spelling: Absorbed Prefixes
Name

immigrate impatiently correspond assembly illegal


illuminate immature illogical accommodate support
accompany immigration collaborate arrest suffix
announce irregular suppress arrive collect

A. Write the spelling word that matches each definition.

1. to come to a new country


2. to reach a destination
3. to gather or pull together
4. to light up
5. to go with or keep company
6. to join forces or cooperate
7. not coherent or not consistent
8. banned or unlawful
9. to hold up or sustain
10. a gathering or meeting

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

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11. We can by writing letters or e-mails.
12. I tried to a cough during the concert.
13. to the United States was high in the early 1900s.
14. A kitten is an cat.
15. The -able is at the end of the word valuable.
16. If you have an heartbeat, your doctor might order tests.
17. Will the police officer the burglary suspect?
18. The couple will their engagement on Sunday.
19. The hotel will be able to the large party this weekend.
20. He was awaiting the results of his science test.

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Spelling: Absorbed Prefixes
Name

A. There are three misspelled words in the first paragraph and four misspelled
words in the second. Underline each misspelled word. Then write the words
correctly on the lines.
Many people imigrate to the United States. They are often seeking basic rights, such
as freedom of asembly and freedom of speech. Going through the imigrashun process,
many are filled with hope for a better life.

When people arive, they frequently look for jobs. Sometimes, they send money
back home to loved ones who didn’t acompanie them on their journey. Immigrants can
coresspond with loved ones by sending letters. Many wait inpatiently for a time when
they will be reunited with their family members.

1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7.

Writing Activity

B. Write about the reasons why people might immigrate to the United States.
Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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Spelling: Absorbed Prefixes
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. immigrate


along the dotted line.
2. 2. illuminate
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. accompany
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. announce
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. impatiently
the right to correct any
6. 6. immature
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. immigration
8. 8. irregular
9. 9. correspond
10. 10. illogical
11. 11. collaborate
12. 12. suppress
13. 13. assembly
14. 14. accommodate
15. 15. arrest
16. 16. arrive
17. 17. illegal

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18. 18. support
19. 19. suffix
20. 20. collect
Review Words 21. 21. musician
22. 22. democracy
23. 23. sympathy
Challenge Words 24. 24. impractical
25. 25. suffocate

174 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 6 • Week 4


Spelling: Words from Mythology
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. iris


along the dotted line.
2. 2. nectar
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. cosmetics
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. chaos
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. solar
the right to correct any
6. 6. psychology
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. mania
8. 8. titanic
9. 9. romance
10. 10. geometry
11. 11. helicopter
12. 12. nocturnal
13. 13. geography
14. 14. phobia
15. 15. terrain
16. 16. amnesia
17. 17. tantalize
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18. 18. hygiene


19. 19. mercury
20. 20. marathon
Review Words 21. 21. announce
22. 22. collect
23. 23. illegal
Challenge Words 24. 24. lethal
25. 25. hypnotize

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Spelling: Words from Mythology
Name

iris solar romance geography tantalize


nectar psychology geometry phobia hygiene
cosmetics mania helicopter terrain mercury
chaos titanic nocturnal amnesia marathon

Write the missing letters that complete the spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.

1. r s
2. nect
3. cos eti s
4. aos
5. terr n
6. heli pter
7. pho a
8. so r
9. geom t y
10. p chology

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11. tita c
12. man
13. roman
14. mara on
15. am es a
16. tantal e
17. mer ry
18. geogra y
19. noct nal
20. hy i ne

176 Phonics/Spelling • Grade 6 • Unit 6 • Week 5


Spelling: Words from Mythology
Name

iris solar romance geography tantalize


nectar psychology geometry phobia hygiene
cosmetics mania helicopter terrain mercury
chaos titanic nocturnal amnesia marathon

A. Write the spelling words according to their parts of speech.

adjective noun

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
9.
verb 10.
11.
4.
12.

noun or adjective 13.


14.
5.
15.
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16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

B. Compare the words geography and geometry. How are they alike?
How are they different?

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Spelling: Words from Mythology
Name

iris solar romance geography tantalize


nectar psychology geometry phobia hygiene
cosmetics mania helicopter terrain mercury
chaos titanic nocturnal amnesia marathon

A. Write the spelling word that matches each definition below.

1. a cross-country foot race of about 26 miles


2. the practice of promoting sanitary conditions
3. an area of land
4. great disorder or confusion
5. having great stature or enormous strength
6. a sweet liquid that comes from flowers
7. the science of the mind
8. relating to the sun’s energy
9. preparations for beautifying the skin
10. brightly colored flower with sword-like leaves

B. Write the spelling word that best completes each sentence.

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11. When we studied , we learned to measure angles.
12. Excessive excitement and overactivity can be signs of .
13. I like to read a novel occasionally.
14. We took a ride along the eastern coast of the island.
15. Besides owls, what other animals can you name?
16. The aroma of pizza would almost anyone!
17. We are learning mapmaking techniques in .
18. He has a about climbing ladders.
19. She suffered a mild case of after the car accident.
20. Many thermometers use to show what temperature it is.

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Spelling: Words from Mythology
Name

A. There are four misspelled words in the first paragraph and three misspelled
words in the second paragraph. Underline each misspelled word. Then write the
words correctly on the lines.
Mr. Sanchez asked his students to write essays on important developments of the
last one hundred years. Sol wrote about the helicoptar even though he had never ridden
in one. Jen wrote about cosmetiks even though she was not allowed to wear any. Peter
thought that advances in personal higene were important, especially because he had a
germ fobia!

1. 2. 3.
4.
Tonya has different interests than some of her friends. For example, she doesn’t enjoy
reading romanse novels like Jamie does. She prefers mysteries. Instead of trying out
for the cheerleading squad like Ana, Tonya is training for a half-marethon. One of her
friends, Lisa, wants to be a teacher when she grows up. Tonya is interested in psycholagy
because she’d like to help troubled teens some day.

5. 6. 7.

Writing Activity

B. Write about interests that you have. Use at least four words from the
spelling list.
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Spelling: Words from Mythology
Name

Fold back the paper 1. 1. iris


along the dotted line.
2. 2. nectar
Use the blanks to write
each word as it is read 3. 3. cosmetics
aloud. When you finish
4. 4. chaos
the test, unfold the
paper. Use the list at 5. 5. solar
the right to correct any
6. 6. psychology
spelling mistakes.
7. 7. mania
8. 8. titanic
9. 9. romance
10. 10. geometry
11. 11. helicopter
12. 12. nocturnal
13. 13. geography
14. 14. phobia
15. 15. terrain
16. 16. amnesia
17. 17. tantalize

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18. 18. hygiene
19. 19. mercury
20. 20. marathon
Review Words 21. 21. announce
22. 22. collect
23. 23. illegal
Challenge Words 24. 24. lethal
25. 25. hypnotize

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