Spelling Focus Worksheet

Name:

Date:

📚 Part 1: Choose the correct spelling

WALT: We are learning to spell commonly used words correctly.

Success criteria: I can choose the correct British English spelling and explain why it is correct.

1. Tick the correctly spelled word for colour (British English):

colour

color

coulour

2. Tick the correctly spelled word for to arrange or plan:

organise

organize

orginise

3. Tick the correctly spelled word for a nearby person:

neighbour

neibour

naybour

4. Tick the correctly spelled word for a place to stay with two 'c' and two 'm':

accommodation

acomodation

acommodation

5. Tick the correctly spelled word for items like rings and necklaces:

jewellery

jewellry

jewelery

Extension: Choose two of the incorrect options above and write the correct spellings and a tip to remember each one (use the short-answer area in Part 2).

Dyslexia-friendly: Read aloud each option, cover other choices with a finger, and say the letters slowly. Use a coloured overlay if that helps.

✏️ Part 2: Short answers & practise

WALT: We are learning to spell words independently and use them in sentences.

Success criteria: I can write the correct spelling for given clues and use a target word correctly in a sentence.

6. Fill in the blank with the correct word (one word): The town centre is near the market. Spell the missing word: ______________

7. Complete the missing letters to spell the whole word: accommo____ion = __________________

8. Write one sentence using the word "realise" (use British spelling):

Extension: Pick one word from this worksheet and create a short mnemonic or drawing to help you remember the spelling. Use the drawing-box below if you wish.

Dyslexia-friendly: Break longer words into syllables (e.g. ac-com-mo-da-tion). Say each syllable aloud while writing. If needed, practise with coloured paper and larger letters.