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Ks2 Spelling worksheets
Free worksheets: Spelling, KS2
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Spelling patterns: the prefix dis-
A KS2 literacy worksheet created by an experienced teacher to practise adding the prefix dis- to a word. Discover prefix definitions, examples of the prefix dis– and how prefixes are taught in primary school.
KS2 high frequency words flashcards
After learning to read and spell the most common words in Reception and KS1, your child will move on to a longer list of common words including 'brought' and 'thought'. Support their learning at home with our KS2 high frequency words practice flashcards.
Spelling patterns: words ending -cian / -ssion
Cut out the words words ending -cian / -ssion. Practise learning each one by looking closely at it, then turn it over to see if you can write it correctly. Once you have learned them, try these tongue-twisting sentence activities!
Spelling patterns: the prefix auto-
Look up these words in the dictionary and write their definitions below. What do you think the prefix auto means?
Identifying silent letters
All of these words contain a silent letter. This means that the sound of that letter is not made when the word is spoken. Cut out the words above. Can you arrange them into the correct lists below and stick them down?
Spelling patterns: the prefix trans-
All these words begin with the prefix trans-. Can you cut them out and match them up with the correct definitions below? Looking at these words and definitions, what do you think the prefix trans- means? Have a go working it out and then check your answer on the internet or in the library
Spelling patterns: the prefix tele-
All these words begin with the prefix tele-. Can you cut them out and match them up with the correct definitions below?
Spelling patterns: the prefix cir-
Can you complete this mini-wordsearch? All the words you need start with the prefix circ- and are below. What do you think circ- means?
Spelling patterns: the prefix bi-
Can you complete this mini-crossword? All the words you need start with the prefix bi- and are listed below. What do you think bi- means?
Spelling patterns: the prefix auto-
Look up these words in the dictionary and write their definitions below. What do you think the prefix auto means?
Spelling patterns: ie and ei in a word
i before e except after C – this spelling rule usually applies when spelling words with an -ie or -ei. Can you find these -ie and -ei words in the mini crossword?
Spelling wordsearch: the suffix -hood
Each of these words ending in -hood is hidden in the wordsearch. Can you find them and insert them into the sentences below?
Spelling words with three syllables
Syllables in a word are like beats. All these words have three syllables. Clap out the syllables as you say each word then practise spelling it with the look, cover, write and check method.
Spelling patterns: words ending in -ough
Words containing ‘ough’ are always tricky to remember! Practise writing these sentences to help you learn the spellings. First, look at the sentence and then copy it. Then get an adult to read them both to you so that you can write it without looking. Ask an adult to underline any -ough words you got wrong. Now do a spelling speed check – how many times can you write it in 20 seconds?
Spelling patterns: words ending in -sion and -tion
Cut out these cards and sort them into two groups: words ending in -sion and words ending in -tion. Practise copying each word onto a separate sheet of paper. Ask an adult to muddle up the words and then test you on the spellings.
Spelling patterns: the suffix -al
Look up these words in the dictionary and write down what they mean. Practise spelling each word by looking at it, covering it over, writing it on a separate piece of paper, then checking if you were right.
Spelling wordsearch: the suffix -ment
Each of these words ending in -ment is hidden in the wordsearch below. Can you find them and insert them into the sentences below?
Crazy sentences: words containing ‘ss’
All these words have ‘ss’ in the middle. Do you know what each one means? Practise writing each word by looking, covering the word, writing it and then checking to see if you were right.
Changing verbs into adjectives with the suffix -able
When you use the suffix -able, it is to change a verb into an adjective. For verbs ending in ‘e’, take the ‘e’ off before adding -able. For verbs ending in ‘y’, change the ‘y’ to an ‘i’ before adding -able. Can you spell these words with the -able suffix attached?
Spelling patterns: the prefix dis-
A KS2 literacy worksheet created by an experienced teacher to practise adding the prefix dis- to a word. Discover prefix definitions, examples of the prefix dis– and how prefixes are taught in primary school.
Identifying silent letters
All of these words contain a silent letter. This means that the sound of that letter is not made when the word is spoken. Cut out the words above. Can you arrange them into the correct lists below and stick them down?
Word puzzles for Key Stage 2 English
Are you and your child tired of the same old English revision and practice sessions? Try something completely new and give them these fun English word puzzles instead! They'll review everything from connectives to apostrophes, using what they learn in class to solve codes, crosswords and wordsearches.
Three-syllable words
Clap out the syllables in these words, and rewrite them with the syllables divided out.
Practise two-syllable words
Help your child get to grips with syllables by dividing the words on this worksheet into two syllables.
Group 'i' before 'e' words
Help your child learn the "'i' before 'e' except after 'c'" rule by grouping the words that follow the rule and the ones that don't into the appropriate categories.