Spelling is the skill of writing words correctly and understanding patterns in language. In Grade 6, students move beyond memorization to explore root words, prefixes, suffixes, and spelling rules that explain why words look the way they do. Through inquiry learning, they practice analyzing words, comparing patterns, and solving language puzzles. Instead of only copying lists, they ask questions, test rules, and apply spelling in writing. By building accuracy and confidence, Spelling becomes more than drills, it becomes a tool for clear communication and strong literacy.
🟢 Starter
- Write three words that rhyme.
- Spell two words with the prefix “un-.”
- Write one word that ends with “-tion.”
- Make a list of five sight words you know.
- Write three words that describe school.
- Spell two words with double letters.
- Write a word that starts with “pre-.”
- Share one question you have about spelling rules.
- Write three short words you often use.
- Circle vowels in the word “education.”
- Spell two words that end with “-ing.”
- Write one sentence with three adjectives.
- Make a list of five irregular verbs.
- Write three words borrowed from another language.
- Spell two compound words.
- Write one way spelling helps communication.
- Draw a symbol that represents words.
- Write three words that end with silent letters.
- Share one word you find tricky to spell.
- Write one sentence about why spelling matters.
🟡 Practice
- Write a paragraph using five words with prefixes.
- Create a chart of root words and their forms.
- Spell ten words with “-able” and “-ible.”
- Write about how spelling changes meaning.
- Research the origin of five common English words.
- Write a diary entry using at least three compound words.
- Compare American and British spelling of five words.
- Write a list of irregular plurals.
- Create a poster about spelling strategies.
- Write three rules for adding “-ed” to verbs.
- Spell ten words with silent letters.
- Write about why spelling bees exist.
- Create a quiz with 10 spelling challenges.
- Write a short story including at least five tricky words.
- Compare words with similar sounds but different spellings.
- Spell five words with double consonants.
- Write about how technology affects spelling.
- Create a crossword puzzle with new vocabulary.
- Spell ten homophones and use them in sentences.
- Write a reflection about improving your spelling.
🔴 Challenge
- Write an essay on why spelling is important in communication.
- Debate whether spelling rules should be simplified.
- Research the history of English spelling.
- Write a persuasive speech about spelling in the digital age.
- Create a project about how dictionaries are made.
- Research how spelling connects to phonics.
- Compare spelling systems of two languages.
- Write a report on the role of spelling in literacy.
- Spell 15 advanced academic words.
- Analyze how spelling has changed over time.
- Create a multimedia project about spelling bees.
- Research how dyslexia affects spelling.
- Write a diary entry as a lexicographer.
- Debate whether autocorrect helps or hurts spelling.
- Create a campaign promoting spelling practice.
- Research how spelling reform was proposed in history.
- Write a story where a misspelling changes meaning.
- Spell ten scientific words correctly.
- Write a reflection on your personal spelling progress.
- Propose three new classroom activities for spelling practice.