🎯 Learning Goals

I can... identify different spelling patterns in words

I can... use spelling patterns to help me spell new words

I can... create sentences using words with specific patterns

Word	Pattern Insight	Sentence Example
night	-ight pattern (long i sound)	The stars shine at night.
rain	ai pattern (long a sound)	The rain helped the flowers grow.
beach	ea pattern (long e sound)	We built sandcastles at the beach.
phone	silent e makes o long	I called my friend on the phone.
think	th digraph + -ink ending	I think this puzzle is fun.
colour	ou pattern + silent r	My favourite colour is blue.
centre	-re ending (Canadian spelling)	The library is in the town centre.
happy	double p + y ending	The puppy looks very happy.
school	oo pattern (long u sound)	We learn new things at school.
friend	ie pattern (short e sound)	My best friend lives next door.
catch	tch pattern after short vowel	I can catch the ball with my glove.
know	silent k + ow pattern	I know how to ride a bicycle.
house	ou pattern + silent e	Our house has a red door.
chair	ai pattern + r	Please sit in your chair quietly.
laugh	au pattern + gh (silent)	The funny joke made me laugh.

🎨 Creative Practice Activities

1. Pattern Detective: Choose 5 words from the list above. Find 2 more words that follow the same spelling pattern for each one.

2. Sentence Creator: Write your own sentences using at least 3 spelling words from the list. Underline the spelling words you use.

Identifying the spelling pattern in each word

Using the words correctly in sentences

Finding other words with similar patterns

Explaining how patterns help me spell

• Use larger font and extra spacing between words

• Highlight spelling patterns in different colours

• Practice words in small groups of 3-5 at a time

• Use sans-serif fonts (like this worksheet)

• Provide audio recordings of word pronunciations

• Allow extra time for completion

• Use coloured overlays or paper if helpful

• Create a word family tree showing pattern connections

• Write a short story using 10+ spelling words

• Research the origins of 3 spelling patterns

• Teach a spelling pattern to a younger student