Phonics Samples The first release of Spellzoo phonics resources consists of the digraphs: 'sh', 'ch', 'th', 'wh', 'ck', 'ng' and 'qu'. They are not age specific but are designed to provide extra phonic practice, and vocabulary extension, where needed. Vowel digraphs will be available shortly.
These samples show the range of resources available. Each sound used has two levels. Set 1 consists of words or one or two syllables, taken from the simple, or initial, code. Set 2 consists of polysyllabic words taken from the advanced, or complex, code. Dictionary definitions are included for all the words, but are dependent on the activity and answer keys are included. Alphabetical Order - reinforces reading the spelling list and encourages dictionary skills. Word shapes - encourages students to look at the shape of the words and shows where letters are placed on the line. Wordsearch - the student s recognition and recall of the words in the spelling list is improved. Familiarity of the spelling rule is increased and concentration is encouraged. Matching definitions - reinforces the student s comprehension and writing abilities. Multiple Choice - increases the student s understanding of the meaning of individual words. Improves vocabulary and encourages dictionary use. Decode the word - the student practices the spellings by matching letters to numbers. Magic Square - the student s comprehension and puzzle solving skills are strengthened. Crossword - allows the student to practice spelling by correctly identifying a word from a clue and writing it into the grid. Word Jumbles - gives the student practice in reading, recalling and writing the spelling words. Own Sentences - Students write their own sentences to show that they understand the word in context. For more information, please contact sue@spellzoo.co.uk
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- 'sh' 1 Name:
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Words starting and ending with 'sh' A list of words is provided in a word bank at the bottom of the page. Write the words in alphabetical order on the numbered lines provided.
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dish fresh shop shack
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wish sheep crash
shut push ship
- 'sh' 2 Name:
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Words starting and ending with 'sh' Using the Across and Down clues, write the correct words in the numbered grid below.
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3. surprise someone very much 4. moved something quickly up and down, or from side to side 6. a sea animal shaped like a star 7. liquid soap for washing hair 8. to decorate
1. a panel with dials and controls in front of the driver of a car 2. marked or stained
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3. to do something successfully 5. to start something, like a business 6. the part of your body between your neck and your arm
- 'ch' 1 Name:
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Words starting and ending with 'ch' The words below have been written in code. Match the number to the letter and write the correct word on the line provided beside each code.
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1. 10-22-23-23-6-12 2. 6-12-24-4-16 3. 6-12-24-6-14-23-2 4. 4-8-2-6-12 5. 21-24-6-12 6. 6-12-23-10-13 7. 6-12-24-22-10 8. 13-1-21-6-12 9. 6-12-23-23-10-23 10. 6-12-8-21-6-12
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a talk given to a group of people a young boy or girl a young hen a meal eaten in the middle of the day having a lot of money or property
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6. a large, strong box 7. fried potatoes 8. a small electric lamp that you hold in your hand 9. white or yellow food made from milk 10. a building where Christians worship
- 'ch' 2 Name:
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Words containing 'ch' Match each letter and word to one of the clues. Then write the number of the clue in the box next to the letter. Each row and each column should add up to the same number.
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1. a small bird 2. a sweet brown food that is used to make sweets, cakes and drinks 3. the sport of shooting with a bow and arrows 4. a tall pipe or passage that carries away smoke from a fire 5. a burrowing ground squirrel with cheek pouches A. charity B. archery C. chimney D. chaffinch E. chipmunk www.spellzoo.co.uk Š s.standring 2014
6. to come near to a place 7. a horse-drawn carriage of a kind that used to travel regularly along the same route 8. giving help and money to help others 9. a small, bright red fruit with a large stone F. cherry G. approach H. stagecoach I. chocolate
- 'th' 1 Name:
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Words beginning and ending with 'th' Clues are listed below. Print the word that matches the clue on the blank line by the clue.
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to use your mind
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a bird that has a white front with brown spots
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to send something through the air
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the planet that we live on
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a narrow way to walk or ride along
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material woven from wool, cotton or some other fabric
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measuring a small amount from one side to the other
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an insect, like a butterfly, that usually flies around at night
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a large container that you fill with water and get in to wash yourself
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moth bath path
the number after two and before four
throw three thrush
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think earth
thin cloth
- 'th' 2 Name:
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Words that contain 'th' On the line, print the letter of the word that matches the clue.
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a collection of poems, stories or songs in one book
a. anthology b. thermometer c. theatre d. thwarting 2.
preventing someone from doing something
a. thwarting b. thermometer c. anthology d. thoughtful 3.
the number after twelve
a. theatre b. thirteen c. thunder d. thermometer 4.
the loud rumbling noise that you hear with lightning during a storm
a. thunder b. thirteen c. thoughtful d. thwarting 5.
looking or sounding as though you are thinking a lot about something
a. thoughtful b. theatre c. thwarting d. thermometer 6.
a building where people go to see plays or shows
a. thoughtful b. thwarting c. thunder d. theatre 7.
the writer or a book, poem or magazine article
a. thankful b. author c. thoughtful d. thwarting 8.
a device for measuring temperature
a. anthology b. thistle c. thankful d. thermometer 9.
a wild plant with prickly leaves and purple or white flowers
a. thistle b. thoughtful c. thankful d. thirteen 10. feeling glad that someone has done something for you
a. thistle b. thermometer c. anthology d. thankful
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- 'wh' 1 Name:
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Words starting with 'wh' Write an interesting sentence on the lines to show that you understand what the word at the beginning means. If you don't know the meaning, you could use a dictionary to find out.
1. why 2. when 3. who 4. whip 5. where 6. white 7. whole 8. wheel 9. what 10. whisk
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- 'wh' 2 Name:
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Words beginning with 'wh' The letters of the words below are all mixed up. Read what the word means and then write the correct spelling on the line.
1. plhiwrloo
6. broteaswehu
2. seithlw
7. mwriphe
3. ihwnny
8. wrsiphe
4. ginwhni
9. laehheriwc
5. izwhneeg
10. ohewbwraelr
6. in what area 1. a strong current of water going round in a circle and pulling 7. to cry with a low, trembling things towards it sound 2. make a shrill or musical sound by 8. to speak very softly or secretly blowing through your lips 9. used by a person who cannot 3. the noise a horse makes when it walk neighs gently 10. a small cart with one wheel at 4. making a long high piercing the front and two small handles sound at the back 5. making a whistling or gasping noise as you breathe
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- 'ck' 1 Name:
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Words that end with 'ck' Put the words from the box into the correct word shape.
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back black brick
chick clock duck
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lock peck
shock stick
- 'ng' 2 Name:
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Words ending with 'ng' At the bottom of the page is a list of words. These words are hidden in the puzzle. The words have been placed horizontally (reading across) and vertically (reading down). When you find a word, draw a neat circle around it.
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baking overhang sprang
boomerang surprising watching
- 'qu' 2 Name:
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Words containing 'qu' Put the words from the box into the correct word shape.
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adequate earthquake enquiries equal
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quarrel question sequence
squeaking squirrel squirting