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Closed Syllable Spelling Practice

Closed Syllable Spelling Practice

Student writing spelling words

📝 Part 1: CVCC Pattern Words

CVCC words have a consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant pattern.

1. Fill in the missing letters to complete these CVCC words:

st___ m (plant part)

cr___ p (harvest)

gr___ t (small stones)

l___ st (cannot find)

da___ p (slightly wet)

2. Circle the correctly spelt CVCC word:

stem

steem

stam

3. Which word means "small particles of sand or stone"?

crop

grit

damp

🔤 Part 2: CCVCC Pattern Words

CCVCC words have a consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant pattern.

4. Complete these CCVCC words:

tr_____ t (believe in someone)

dr_____ t (move slowly)

st_____ l (not moving)

5. Match the CCVCC words with their meanings:
1. trust
2. drift
3. still
A. not moving
B. have confidence in
C. move slowly with current
6. Which CCVCC word rhymes with "gift"?

⚡ Part 3: Floss Rule Words

The floss rule: After a short vowel in a one-syllable word, we double f, l, or s.

7. Complete these floss rule words:

cu___ ___ (end of sleeve)

sti___ ___ (not moving)

me___ ___ (untidy situation)

8. Check all the words that follow the floss rule:

cuff

stem

still

mess

trust

9. Why do we double the 'f' in 'cuff'?

✏️ Part 4: Spelling Challenge

10. Write each word in a sentence to show you understand its meaning:

stem: ________________________________

crop: ________________________________

trust: _______________________________

mess: ________________________________

11. Sort these words into their spelling patterns:

Words: stem, crop, grit, lost, damp, trust, drift, cuff, still, mess

CVCC Pattern: ________________________

CCVCC Pattern: _______________________

Floss Rule: ____________________________

12. Create your own sentence using at least three of the spelling words:

🎨 Part 5: Word Art

13. Draw a picture to illustrate one of your spelling words. Write the word clearly below your drawing:

My word: ____________________

14. Find the hidden spelling words in this word search grid (draw a circle around each word you find):

Words to find: STEM, CROP, GRIT, LOST, DAMP, TRUST, DRIFT, CUFF, STILL, MESS

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