300 words, one pattern a week, with free 3-page practice packs and big writing lines. No email needed.
See the word lists ↓These 300 words follow one pattern per week: word parts. Every list is built from the Science of Reading order, so spelling and reading reinforce each other. Print one week at a time, or on one sheet.
Want it to feel like a game? Spelling Quest in Lumi Academy says every word and sentence out loud, lets kids build words with letter tiles (no typing needed for young kids), and keeps missed words coming back until they stick.
tion and sion say shun at the end of a word.
The movie had action. Our nation is large. Ask a question. We waited at the station. We took a vacation. Turn off the television. That was a good decision. We learned division.
dis means not. mis means wrongly. pre means before.
I disagree with that. Lying is dishonest. The magician made it disappear. Everyone makes a mistake. Do not misspell your name. Watch the preview. Preheat the oven. You can prepay online.
ness and ment turn words into things.
Kindness matters. The darkness was quiet. Happiness is contagious. She felt sadness. Make a payment. Dance is movement. We came to an agreement. Put away the equipment.
When a word ends in consonant plus Y, change Y to I before most endings.
The baby cries. I tried my best. I am happier now. Families came together. I love stories. The babies slept. She carried the bag. He won easily.
People who do things often end in er or or.
My teacher is kind. The farmer grows wheat. The actor bowed. The doctor listened. The sailor tied a knot. We have a visitor. The dog wears a collar. It costs a dollar.
Many words end with a consonant plus le.
Set the table. An apple a day. A little bird sang. Stand in the middle. Fill the bottle. Finish the puzzle. Light the candle. The answer is simple.
A contraction squeezes two words together. The apostrophe takes the place of missing letters.
I can't find it. It won't rain today. I didn't know. It's my turn. They're here. We'll see. I'm ready. You've done great.
More words that sound alike but mean different things.
The weather is sunny. Ask whether we can go. Have a piece of pie. We want peace. Bake with flour. Smell the flower. The knight rode a horse. The night was clear.
Break long words into syllables and spell one part at a time.
This is important. We work together. Remember your coat. Yesterday was fun. See you tomorrow. What an adventure. Turn on the computer. The dinosaur was huge.
Put your word-part skills together.
Great question. It was a mistake. Show kindness. Tell me stories. Visit the doctor. Solve the puzzle. Check the weather. Be on time, it is important.
in and im can mean not.
That is incorrect. The work is incomplete. The ink is invisible. The volcano is inactive. Do not be impolite. An imperfect circle. Impure water. The car was immobile.
fully tells how: carefully.
Walk carefully. Sleep peacefully. Sing joyfully. The puppy bit playfully. Hopefully it stops. Answer truthfully. She listened thoughtfully. The swan glides gracefully.
Add ion to make a thing from an action.
A clever invention. Which direction? Pay attention. A rock collection. Wear protection. A good selection. Make a prediction. A strong connection.
ive describes what something does.
Stay active. A creative idea. A massive ship. An expensive car. An attractive design. Stay positive. A negative number. The detective searched.
auto means self. photo means light.
An automatic door. An old automobile. The plane is on autopilot. A family photo. Make a photocopy. The photographer smiled. A photon is light energy. Sign an autograph.
aqua means water. terra means earth.
Fish in the aquarium. An aqua shirt. Aquatic plants. A turtle terrarium. A new territory. Sit on the terrace. Rough terrain. Swim underwater.
uni is one. bi is two. tri is three.
Ride a unicycle. Wear your uniform. A magical unicorn. Ride your bicycle. Look through binoculars. A red tricycle. Draw a triangle. A triple scoop.
ce says s and ge says j at the end.
Take a chance. Keep your balance. The office is busy. Did you notice? Change your shoes. A small village. Send a message. Wear a bandage.
ough has many sounds. Learn each word.
A tough test. Rough sand. A bad cough. Knead the dough. Even though. Walk through. I bought milk. I thought so.
Prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
Incorrect answer. Hold it carefully. A great invention. Be creative. Automatic lights. My bicycle. Find balance. Run through.
ous means full of.
A joyous day. A poisonous snake. A glorious morning. He was furious. A serious face. Various colors. I felt anxious. The answer is obvious.
ture says cher at the end.
Draw a picture. Walk in nature. Plan your future. A strange creature. Stir the mixture. New furniture. Capture the flag. Take your temperature.
ph says f.
A short phrase. Make a graph. Sing the alphabet. A big elephant. A dolphin jumps. Win a trophy. My nephew is two. A ball is a sphere.
ary and ery endings.
Visit the library. Use the dictionary. Write a summary. An ordinary day. The bakery smells sweet. A medal for bravery. Heavy machinery. A big discovery.
Spell words about your body.
A strong muscle. My stomach growls. The skeleton has bones. Use your brain. Lungs breathe air. Eat healthy food. Daily exercise. Take vitamins.
Words from social studies.
We study history. The president spoke. A small colony. A brave pioneer. The explorer sailed. A settler built a cabin. Freedom matters. A national holiday.
Words from science.
Gravity pulls down. A forest habitat. A shiny mineral. Erosion shapes rock. Water is a liquid. Ice is a solid. Water vapor rises. Try an experiment.
Then is about time. Than compares.
First eat, then play. Taller than me. Do not lose it. A loose tooth. A quiet room. Quite tired. Accept the gift. All except one.
Clap four syllables, then spell each part.
A green caterpillar. A sweet watermelon. Read the thermometer. Go to the supermarket. A loud helicopter. A fast motorcycle. Macaroni and cheese. Use a calculator.
Your best 4th grade words.
Invisible ink. Pay attention. A triangle has three sides. A tough job. A furious storm. A pretty picture. The library is quiet. Gravity holds us.
Lumi uses 8 pattern words plus 1–2 "heart words" per week for 4th grade. Short, pattern-based lists are easier to master than long random lists, and missed words come back the next week.
Yes. Every list and printable practice pack on this page is free to print and share for home, co-op and classroom use. No email or account is needed.
Each week prints as three pages: trace-and-write with the pattern rule, a fill-in-the-blank and ABC-order page, and a Boss Test page a grown-up reads aloud. Writing lines are 1/2 inch tall.
Yes. Spelling Quest inside Lumi Academy reads each word and a sentence aloud, has your child build it with letter tiles, and moves them to the next week once they pass the Boss Test twice in a row.
Spelling Quest is included with Lumi Academy: Pre-K through 12th grade, up to 8 kids, one price.
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