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Floss Rule Spelling Practice

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Floss Rule Spelling Practice

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📚 Part 1: Floss Rule Word Matching

Instructions: The floss rule says that after a short vowel sound, we double the letters f, l, or s at the end of a word. Match each word to its correct meaning by drawing a line.

1. puff
2. cliff
3. shell
4. buzz
5. mess
a) a high rocky edge
b) the sound a bee makes
c) a quick breath of air
d) something untidy
e) a hard covering from the sea

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Missing Letters

Instructions: Complete each word by adding the correct double letter (ff, ll, or ss). Remember the floss rule!

1. The dog will sni____ the flowers in the garden.
2. Can you spe____ your name correctly?
3. The doorbe____ rang loudly this morning.
4. The lemonade will fi____ when you open it.
5. Please don't hi____ at me like a snake!

Word bank: sniff, spell, bell, fizz, hiss

🌟 Part 3: Creative Writing

Instructions: Write a short story (4-6 sentences) using at least 5 of the floss rule words from the box below. Circle each floss rule word you use in your story.

Word box: puff, bell, hiss, buzz, cliff, shell, mess, fizz, sniff, spell

How many floss rule words did you use? _______

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