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Short /e/ Spelling Practice

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Short /e/ Spelling Practice

🎯 Learning Intention

We are learning to: Identify and spell words with short /e/ sounds in open and closed syllables

Success Criteria

I can:

Spell 8/10 short /e/ words correctly

Sort words into open and closed syllables

Use short /e/ words in meaningful sentences

📚 Spelling Words

bed, ten, red, pen, net, web, leg, hen, pet, jet

✏️ Part 1: Fill in the Blanks

Use words from the spelling list to complete each sentence.

1. The spider spun a beautiful _______ between the trees.
2. My favourite _______ writes with blue ink.
3. The fast _______ flew across the sky.
4. I count from one to _______.
5. My little brother hurt his _______ playing football.

🔤 Part 2: Syllable Sort

Sort the spelling words into closed syllables (all words have closed syllables).

6. Circle the consonants that close each syllable:

Example: b-e-d (d closes the syllable)

🌟 Part 3: Creative Writing

7. Write a short story (3-4 sentences) using at least 3 spelling words:

🔍 Extension Activity

8. Find and circle the 10 spelling words in this word search:

B E D T E N R E D P

P E N N E T W E B L

L E G H E N P E T J

J E T R E D N E T B

💡 Differentiation Support

Need help? Use the word bank and sound out each word slowly.

Challenge yourself: Think of 3 more words with short /e/ sounds and write them here:

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