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: greek and latin roots. 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.
port means carry. Transport means carry across.
Trucks transport food. We import fruit. Farms export grain. The speaker is portable. Write a report. Friends support each other. We drove to the airport. Bring your passport.
spect means look. Inspect means look closely.
Inspect the tires. Treat others with respect. A spectator cheered. I expect rain. The police found a suspect. The parade was a spectacle. The prospect of snow excited us. See it from my perspective.
graph and gram mean write or draw.
Can I have your autograph? Read the first paragraph. Take a photograph. The graphic shows data. They sent a telegram. Label the diagram. I read a biography. Check your grammar.
tele means far. phon means sound.
Answer the telephone. Look through the telescope. We watched television. Speak into the microphone. Phonics helps reading. We heard a symphony. He plays the saxophone. Put on your headphones.
able usually follows a whole word. ible usually follows a word part.
The note is readable. The bed is comfortable. The ring is valuable. She is reliable. The moon is visible. Anything is possible. The storm was terrible. Gymnasts are flexible.
ous means full of. Famous means full of fame.
She is a famous author. The cliff is dangerous. I felt nervous. Cats are curious. The whale is enormous. Thank you for being generous. The pie is delicious. A mysterious box arrived.
struct means build. Construct means build together.
They construct a bridge. The structure is tall. Coaches instruct players. Follow each instruction. Storms can destroy homes. Do not obstruct the path. The flood caused destruction. They will reconstruct the town.
dict means say. Predict means say before.
Predict the ending. Look it up in the dictionary. She will dictate a letter. Do not contradict yourself. The jury gave a verdict. Arrows indicate the way. Clear diction helps speeches. My prediction was right.
sub means under. inter means between. super means above.
The submarine dove deep. We rode the subway. Subtract five from ten. It was an international trip. Please do not interrupt. Search the internet. We shop at the supermarket. Their team was superior.
Use roots to figure out and spell big words.
Buses transport kids. Show respect. Indent the paragraph. Point the telescope up. It is possible. A famous singer came. The structure held. Predict the weather.
tract means pull.
A green tractor. A tourist attraction. Avoid distraction. Practice subtraction. Tires need traction. The contractor built it. Extract the tooth. Magnets attract.
rupt means break.
Volcanoes erupt. Disruptive noise bothers others. Do not disrupt class. A pipe rupture. An abrupt stop. A huge eruption. A corrupt file. The shop went bankrupt.
scrib and script mean write.
Do not scribble. Describe it. Read the script. An old manuscript. Subscribe today. Read the inscription. Fill the prescription. Read the transcript.
vis and vid mean see.
Good vision. A visual aid. Visit Grandma. A friendly visitor. Watch a video. Find evidence. Supervise the kids. Revise your work.
aud means hear.
Turn up the audio. The audience clapped. Barely audible. Meet in the auditorium. Audition for the play. The whisper was inaudible. Listen to an audiobook. An auditory learner.
mot and mov mean move.
Slow motion. A boat motor. Motivate the team. Show emotion. Promote the show. The TV remote. A dance movement. Remove your shoes.
cred means believe.
Give credit. An incredible view. A credible source. Do not discredit him. The school creed. Show a credential. Incredibly fast. Build credibility.
trans means across.
A quick transaction. Transfer schools. Translate the word. Transparent glass. Transform the room. Transmit a signal. Transplant the tree. Public transit.
ex means out.
Find the exit. Exhale slowly. Balloons expand. Fireworks explode. Paint the exterior. Extend your arm. Do not exclude anyone. Expose to sunlight.
Roots and prefixes together.
The tractor plows. It may erupt. Describe the dog. Stars are visible. A big audience. In motion. Incredible job. Transport supplies.
Turn actions and descriptions into things.
Full of excitement. A big achievement. A silly argument. The state government. Raise awareness. Ask for forgiveness. Loneliness is hard. The emptiness of space.
ity turns describing words into things.
A special ability. A fun activity. Help your community. Save electricity. Curiosity is good. Use creativity. Take responsibility. Face reality.
micro means small. mega means large.
Use the microscope. Germs are microscopic. Heat it in the microwave. A microorganism is tiny. Shout into the megaphone. A file of one megabyte. A huge megastore. A tiny microchip.
Spell science words.
Earth's atmosphere. Condensation on glass. Water evaporation. A pond ecosystem. A living organism. Plants need nutrients. The human skeleton. Leaves use photosynthesis.
Spell words from US history.
The American Revolution. Independence Day. The Declaration of Independence. The US Constitution. The first amendment. A colonist wrote home. A patriot spoke out. Liberty Bell.
Words even grown-ups miss.
See you tomorrow. Wait until noon. In the beginning. I believe it. The library opens. Probably later. Really fun. Finally here.
Choose the right word for the meaning.
The principal spoke. A strong principle. The bike is stationary. Pretty stationery. The state capital. The capitol building. A dry desert. Ice cream for dessert.
cian is for people. tion is for things.
A talented musician. The magician bowed. Call an electrician. See a physician. The politician spoke. A famous mathematician. A lab technician. The optician fitted glasses.
Big words, broken into parts.
Use your imagination. A big celebration. Good communication. Open the refrigerator. Grow your vocabulary. A great opportunity. A helpful organization. Congratulations on winning.
Prove your 5th grade spelling power.
A fun attraction. Please don't interrupt. Gather evidence. Ace the audition. Transform it. A strong community. Look in the microscope. A great musician.
Lumi uses 8 pattern words plus 1–2 "heart words" per week for 5th 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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