T1 #1 Spelling Focus
Short Vowels
You need to study the Spelling Focus and be ready for this week’s test.
brick
lunch
fancy
crisp
head*
friend*
grand
track
thick
wreck
fluffy
twist
tremble
fantastic
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Spelling Focus
Short Vowels
A short vowel sound is usually
spelled with one vowel followed by
a consonant sound.
Sometimes the sound is spelled in
a different way. In the starred
words head and friend, the sound
/ĕ/ sound is spelled ea and ie.
Frequently Misspelled Words and Homophones:
was __________ does __________ one __________ won __________
* First, have an adult give you a pretest. The words spelled incorrectly on the pretest should be
practiced. Correctly spelled words do not need to be practiced since you already know how to
spell them. 
* You may choose some of the activities below to help you study and prepare for the test.
* HONOR SYSTEM: You do not need to turn in any activities with your HW packet. Your test
grade will tell me if you studied or not. 
Three Times
Rainbow Words
Blue Vowels
ABC Order
Cheer your Words
Backwards Words
Pyramid Words
Disappearing Words
Computer Fun
Friendly Words
Other Handed
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