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Floss Rule Spelling

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Floss Rule Spelling

Floss Rule Spelling

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📚 Part 1: Understanding the Floss Rule

1. Complete the rule:

When a /f/ /l/ /s/ or /z/ is heard straight after a _______ vowel at the end of a _______ syllable word, it is spelled with a double _______, _______, _______ or _______.

2. Circle the letters that follow the floss rule:

ff

ll

ss

zz

tt

pp

✏️ Part 2: Spelling Practice - FF Words

3. Fill in the missing letters for these /f/ words:

o_____ (not on)

cu_____ (part of a shirt sleeve)

cli_____ (high rock face)

sni_____ (smell with your nose)

pu_____ (blow air)

4. Use two of the FF words in sentences:

📝 Part 3: Spelling Practice - LL Words

5. Complete these /l/ words:

sti_____ (not moving)

wi_____ (future tense helper)

te_____ (say something to someone)

fe_____ (dropped down)

we_____ (water source)

6. Which LL word rhymes with "bell"?

still

will

tell

well

🎯 Part 4: Spelling Practice - SS Words

7. Write the correct SS word for each definition:

To not hit the target: ________

What you do with your lips to show love: ________

Dental hygiene thread: ________

Push firmly: ________

Untidy situation: ________

8. Circle the SS words that are verbs (action words):

miss

kiss

floss

press

mess

🎵 Part 5: Spelling Practice - ZZ Words

9. Match the ZZ words with their meanings:
1. buzz
2. fizz
3. jazz
4. frizz
5. fuzz
A. curly, messy hair
B. soft, fluffy hair or fabric
C. sound a bee makes
D. bubbles in a drink
E. type of music

🏆 Part 6: Floss Rule Challenge

10. Sort all 20 words by their ending sound:
11. Write a short story using at least 8 words from your spelling list:

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