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Word Study: Sort 1
VOWEL PATTERNS IN 1-SYLLABLE WORDS
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chief
wrap
smell
whine
fruit
twig
brief
theme
sharp
when
thank
brave
front
plot
scout
scale
groan
clog
stain
phone
climb
quit
trust
quote
1. The boy led his group through the woods.
2. I can the fresh cookies baking in the oven.
3. Please do not the game until we are finished.
4. The of the party was "Under the Sea."
5. I got a juice on my favorite white shirt.
6. The fire showed us how to stay safe.
7. The knight fought the dragon to save the town.
8. An apple is a healthy to eat for a snack.
9. My mom used her to call my grandma.
10. Please the gift in pretty blue paper.
11. I heard a loud when he stubbed his toe.
12. Be careful because that pencil is very .
13. Can you a line from your favorite book?
14. A small fell off the tree during the storm.
15. I want to you for the nice birthday card.
16. Try not to when you don't get your way.
17. My sister sat in the seat of the car.
18. We like to the big hill at the park.
19. Do you know the bus will arrive?
20. I my best friend with my deepest secrets.
21. Step on the to see how much the cat weighs.
22. Our teacher gave us a meeting before lunch.
23. Too much hair can the drain in the sink.
24. The author wrote an exciting for the story.
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Word Study: Sort 1
WORD UNSCRAMBLE CHALLENGE
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Directions: Unscramble the letters to reveal words from Sort 1. Use the clue provided to help solve each word, then write the correct spelling neatly on the line.
1. E T M H E _ _ _ _ _
Clue: The main subject or big idea in a story
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2. C T U O S _ _ _ _ _
Clue: Someone who explores to gather information
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3. F R E B I _ _ _ _ _
Clue: Lasting only a short time; quick and concise
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4. P H A S R _ _ _ _ _
Clue: Having a fine point or thin edge that cuts easily
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5. C M I L B _ _ _ _ _
Clue: To go upward toward the top of a hill or tree
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6. T R T U S _ _ _ _ _
Clue: Complete confidence in a friend's honesty
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7. H C E F I _ _ _ _ _
Clue: The head or leader of a group or department
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8. R N O A G _ _ _ _ _
Clue: A deep, low sound uttered in sudden pain
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9. U T I Q _ _ _ _
Clue: To stop or give up before a game is finished
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10. E P O H N _ _ _ _ _
Clue: An electronic device used to call grandma
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11. R V A B E _ _ _ _ _
Clue: Courageous knight fighting to save the town
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12. T I R U F _ _ _ _ _
Clue: A sweet, healthy snack like a crunchy red apple
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13. T N A S I _ _ _ _ _
Clue: A colored spot on a white shirt left by spilled juice
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14. G I T W _ _ _ _
Clue: A small, slender woody branch fallen from a tree
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15. E U T Q O _ _ _ _ _
Clue: To repeat exact spoken or written words from a book
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16. P A W R _ _ _ _
Clue: To fold pretty blue paper neatly around a gift
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Word Study: Sort 1
CROSSWORD PUZZLE CHALLENGE
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Instructions: Read the definitions for Across and Down clues to complete the crossword puzzle. All 12 solution words come strictly from Sort 1!
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Word Bank
BRAVE • BRIEF • CLIMB • CLOG • FRUIT • PHONE • SCOUT • SHARP • STAIN • THANK • TRUST • TWIG
Across Clues
1. Firm belief in the honesty and reliability of your best friend.
3. Fearless; ready to face dragons or danger with courage.
5. An apple or orange; a healthy snack grown on trees.
6. To go upward toward the top of a big hill or mountain.
7. Someone who explores ahead to lead a group through the woods.
8. An electronic device used to make a call to grandma.
Down Clues
1. To express gratitude to someone for a nice birthday card.
2. A small, thin woody branch that fell off a tree in the storm.
3. Lasting only a short time; a quick meeting before lunch.
4. A colored mark on a white shirt left by spilled juice.
6. To block or stop water from draining in a bathroom sink.
7. Having a fine, pointed tip, like a freshly sharpened pencil.
Phonics Focus: 1-syllable vowel patterns including VCE (phone, brave), vowel teams (fruit, brief), and vowel dip/digraphs.
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Word Study: Sort 2
ADDING -ING TO VC & VCC PATTERNS
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get
getting
ask
asking
swim
swimming
yell
yelling
rest
resting
run
running
sit
sitting
stand
standing
pick
picking
pass
passing
jump
jumping
shut
shutting
1. The cat is in the sunny window.
2. She is a lot of questions today.
3. I can over the tall puddle.
4. Please do not inside the quiet library.
5. I am late for my soccer practice.
6. I need to some milk from the store.
7. The farmer is apples from the trees.
8. The tired dog is on the porch.
9. Please the door so the cold air stays out.
10. It is dark outside very early tonight.
11. Please in line while you wait for your turn.
12. We love to in the pool during summer.
13. The cars are us on the highway.
14. The coach was at the players to move fast.
15. Where would you like to for lunch?
16. I am going to the teacher for help.
17. The frog is from lily pad to lily pad.
18. He is in the race to win a gold medal.
19. Can you a flower for me from the garden?
20. After the long hike, I need to my legs.
21. He is down the computer for the night.
22. How fast can you to the finish line?
23. Please the ball to your teammate.
24. I have been here for twenty minutes!
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Word Study: Sort 2
WORD UNSCRAMBLE CHALLENGE
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Directions: Unscramble the letters to reveal base words and -ing inflected words from Sort 2. Use each clue to help you solve the mystery word, then write it neatly on the line.
Part A: Base Words
1. M I W S _ _ _ _
Clue: To propel yourself through pool water
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2. U N R _ _ _
Clue: To move quickly on foot to the finish line
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3. T I S _ _ _
