Tricky Words Practice Packet
Heart Word Lab
DIBELS 8 Grade 1 Benchmark Readiness
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Heart Words have tricky parts to learn by heart! Most letters make their regular sound, but the heart letter is special. Look at the tricky part, say the sound, and lock it in your memory!
Part 1: Spot the Tricky Sound
said
"ai" says /ĕ/
was
"a" says /ŭ/
they
"ey" says /ā/
were
"ere" says /er/
Part 2: Read, Trace, and Write on the Lines
1 said
said
2 was
was
3 they
they
4 have
have
5 could
could
6 there
there
Speed Check: Point & Read (Left to Right)
Color 1 star for each fast read: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
said
was
they
were
have
there
Story Sentences & Fluency
DIBELS 8 Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) Practice
Target Goal: 47+ WPM with 90%+ Accuracy
Part 1: Roll & Read Matrix
Roll a die 🎲 or pick a row. Read all 5 words without stopping!
<table class="w-full text-center border-collapse text-xs font-poppins"><tbody><tr class="border-b border-slate-200 bg-emerald-50/40"><td class="w-10 py-2 border-r border-slate-200 font-black text-emerald-800 bg-emerald-100/70">⚀ 1</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">what</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">said</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">some</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">would</td><td class="py-2 px-1 font-semibold text-slate-800">were</td></tr><tr class="border-b border-slate-200 bg-white"><td class="w-10 py-2 border-r border-slate-200 font-black text-emerald-800 bg-emerald-100/70">⚁ 2</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">they</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">could</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">come</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">was</td><td class="py-2 px-1 font-semibold text-slate-800">one</td></tr><tr class="border-b border-slate-200 bg-emerald-50/40"><td class="w-10 py-2 border-r border-slate-200 font-black text-emerald-800 bg-emerald-100/70">⚂ 3</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">there</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">have</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">two</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">who</td><td class="py-2 px-1 font-semibold text-slate-800">does</td></tr><tr class="border-b border-slate-200 bg-white"><td class="w-10 py-2 border-r border-slate-200 font-black text-emerald-800 bg-emerald-100/70">⚃ 4</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">where</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">people</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">water</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">should</td><td class="py-2 px-1 font-semibold text-slate-800">give</td></tr><tr class="bg-emerald-50/40"><td class="w-10 py-2 border-r border-slate-200 font-black text-emerald-800 bg-emerald-100/70">⚄ 5</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">friend</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">because</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">work</td><td class="py-2 px-1 border-r border-slate-200 font-semibold text-slate-800">again</td><td class="py-2 px-1 font-semibold text-slate-800">thought</td></tr></tbody></table>
Part 2: Read the Sentences & Circle the Tricky Words
Read with smooth expression!
1
The little dog was happy when they went to the park.
Circle: was, they, to
2
"We have two big cats," said my best friend.
Circle: have, two, said, friend
3
What could the children see over there by the water?
Circle: what, could, there, water
4
Many people were ready to come inside for lunch.
Circle: people, were, come
Partner Fluency Check Did your partner read smoothly without robotic pauses?
Smooth & Fast Practice Once More
1-Minute Word Sprint
DIBELS 8 Word Reading Fluency (WRF) Benchmark Challenge
WRF Benchmark: 33+ Words Correct in 1 Min
Part 1: Rapid Word Reading (Set a 1-Minute Timer ⏱️)
Start at top left. Read across row by row!
said
was
they
were
have
one
there
could
what
would
some
come
where
two
who
does
water
people
friend
give
should
because
live
very
again
work
know
laugh
thought
through
Round 1 Score
_____ / 30 words
Round 2 Score
_____ / 30 words
Goal Reached?
[ ] Yes! 🎉 [ ] Almost! 💪
Part 2: Heart Word Sentence Builder
Write each sentence neatly on the primary lines.
1. Copy sentence with said and was: "The pup was fast," said dad.
2. Copy sentence with they and have: They have a big red sled.
3. Write your own sentence using could or there: Remember capital letter and period!
Teacher / Assessor Check:
Mastery: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (Ready for DIBELS 8 EOY)