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Find the Irregularly Spelled Words Worksheet

Grades
3
Standards
RF.3.3.D
L.3.2.G
RF.2.3.F
RF.2.3
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About the "Irregularly Spelled Words" Worksheet

Irregularly Spelled Words is an engaging and creative language arts worksheet designed to help students identify correct spellings of commonly misspelled words. This interactive and printable worksheet presents a visually appealing gumball machine filled with "gumballs," each containing a word. Students are tasked with coloring in only the gumballs that display the correct spelling of words, challenging them to distinguish between proper and improper spellings.

The worksheet features a mix of regularly and irregularly spelled words, including common troublemakers like "enough," "does," "said," and "because." By presenting both correct and incorrect spellings side by side, the activity encourages students to critically examine each word and make informed decisions about its spelling. The exercise not only reinforces proper spelling but also helps students become more aware of common spelling pitfalls. As an added learning opportunity, the worksheet suggests that students may use a dictionary to check their work after completion, promoting independent verification and research skills.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Recognition and memorization of correct spellings for irregularly spelled words
  • Identification of common spelling errors and misconceptions
  • Development of critical thinking skills in language analysis
  • Practice in using reference tools like dictionaries for verification

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Correctly identify and color at least 8 out of 10 properly spelled words within 15 minutes
  • Explain the correct spelling of 5 irregularly spelled words and provide a mnemonic device for remembering each

Psychomotor

  • Demonstrate fine motor skills by neatly coloring within the lines of the gumball shapes
  • Efficiently handle and navigate a dictionary to verify spellings

Affective

  • Develop confidence in identifying and using correctly spelled words in writing
  • Show increased interest in exploring the nuances of English spelling

Interpersonal/Social

  • Collaborate with peers to compare and discuss challenging word spellings
  • Articulate spelling rules or memory tricks to classmates, fostering peer teaching

Tags

irregularly spelled words, spelling, language arts, vocabulary, literacy, reading skills, writing skills, dictionary skills, critical thinking, visual learning

Common Core Standards Covered

L.3.2.g
Consult reference materials, including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.
RF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.2.3.f
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
RF.3.3.d
Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

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Grade Levels:

Grade 3

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