In first grade spelling, students should demonstrate a command of words
with common spelling patterns and frequently used irregular words, as well as grade - level sight words.
Teachers begin explicit instruction with simple phonograms and build toward word families so students can make the connections between words that
share common spelling patterns.
thöt ou is
a common spelling pattern for thought and ought, but is also used to represent thru and ruff.
In this section, find grade - level spelling lists and related worksheets, as well as worksheets related to sight words,
common spelling patterns, word families, and contractions.
They point out
common spelling patterns and ask students to think of other words that follow the pattern (e.g., ate, late, gate, date) as well as derivational patterns (beauty / beautiful).