Commonly misspelled words worksheets
Fourth graders sort the demons fast and write them from dictation, trap first: say the word, name its trap, then spell. The word list matches the frequently-misspelled sets schools drill.
By grade
What students need to know
Every famous misspelling has a trap: a double letter (really), a letter people double by mistake (until), or a silent sneak (friend). Know your word's trap and you own it.
This skill runs from 3rd grade through 6th grade. Pick a grade above for level-matched sentences, teaching notes, and worksheets.
Commonly misspelled words across the grades
3rd grade
Third graders sort the classic spelling demons by their trap: double letters (tomorrow), single letters people double (until), and silent sneaks (friend, island). Naming the trap is half of beating it.
4th grade
Fourth graders sort the demons fast and write them from dictation, trap first: say the word, name its trap, then spell. The word list matches the frequently-misspelled sets schools drill.
5th grade
Fifth and sixth graders keep the full demon list automatic in real writing, where 'beginning' and 'Wednesday' stop costing points on otherwise strong work.
6th grade
Fifth and sixth graders keep the full demon list automatic in real writing, where 'beginning' and 'Wednesday' stop costing points on otherwise strong work.
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