240 words, one pattern a week, with free 3-page practice packs and big writing lines. No email needed.
See the word lists ↓These 240 words follow one pattern per week: roots in science and history. 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.
bio means life. Biology is the study of life.
We study cells in biology. A desert is a biome. Her biography is inspiring. The doctor gave an antibiotic. Leaves are biodegradable. Bees and flowers show symbiosis. The biologist studied frogs. Rainforests have great biodiversity.
geo and terra both mean earth.
We studied geography. Geology is the study of rocks. Geometry uses shapes. The wolf guards its territory. The terrain was rocky. The lizard lives in a terrarium. The Mediterranean Sea is warm. The movie had an extraterrestrial.
hydr and aqua both mean water.
Hydrate after running. The truck parked by the hydrant. Hikers got dehydrated. Water has hydrogen. We visited the aquarium. Frogs are aquatic animals. Romans built an aqueduct. The dam makes hydroelectric power.
chron means time. cycl means circle.
List events in chronological order. The book is a chronicle of the war. Synchronize your watches. I rode my bicycle. The cyclone hit the coast. Recycle your cans. Check the encyclopedia. The water cycle repeats.
vis and vid mean see.
Stars are visible tonight. Good vision helps reading. Use a visual aid. Air is invisible. The scientist needs evidence. Watch the video. Revise your essay. Adults supervise the trip.
rupt means break. Erupt means break out.
The volcano may erupt. The eruption was loud. Raise your hand, do not interrupt. Noise can disrupt class. The stop was abrupt. A pipe can rupture. The file was corrupt. The store went bankrupt.
These words come up again and again in history class.
Voting is part of democracy. The government passed a law. Read the Constitution. The amendment protects speech. Virginia was a colony. The revolution changed the country. Ancient Egypt was a civilization. The legislature makes laws.
These science words are tricky to spell. Say each syllable.
Plants use photosynthesis. A molecule is tiny. Earth has an atmosphere. A pond is an ecosystem. We ran an experiment. Write your hypothesis. A frog is an organism. Measure the temperature.
These words trick almost everyone. Learn the tricky part.
Separate the eggs. I will definitely come. Is that necessary? Read from the beginning. I believe you. You will receive a prize. She speaks a foreign language. Mark the calendar.
Roots, science, and history all together.
Biology is fun. Geography maps the world. The aquarium has sharks. We recycle paper. Show your evidence. Volcanoes erupt. Democracy needs voters. Test the hypothesis.
astro and aster mean star.
The astronaut floated. Astronomy studies stars. An asteroid flew by. Add an asterisk. The astronomer watched. Astrology is not science. The flood was a disaster. An astronomical number.
therm means heat.
Check the thermometer. Thermal socks. Set the thermostat. A thermos of soup. Geothermal energy. Cold water causes hypothermia. The thermosphere is high up. An exothermic reaction.
meter means measure.
Find the perimeter. Measure the diameter. The barometer fell. Check the speedometer. One centimeter. Run a kilometer. A millimeter is tiny. Read the odometer.
form means shape.
A school uniform. Reform the rules. Rock formation. A math formula. Do not just conform. Heat can deform plastic. Wait on the platform. Get information.
jud and leg relate to law.
The judge listened. Use good judgment. It is legal. New legislation. Write your legislator. Do not prejudge people. A legitimate reason. Voting is a privilege.
ology means study of. ologist is the person.
Paleontology studies fossils. Zoology studies animals. Ecology studies habitats. Archaeology digs up the past. Meteorology studies weather. The zoologist tagged a bear. The geologist found fossils. The meteorologist forecast snow.
anti and counter mean against.
Antibacterial soap. Do not be antisocial. Add antifreeze. The antidote worked. Counteract the effect. Turn it counterclockwise. Her counterpart agreed. Clean it with antiseptic.
semi means half. multi means many.
Sit in a semicircle. We won the semifinal. Use a semicolon. At midnight. Midway there. Multiply the numbers. A multicolor kite. A multimedia project.
Words about Earth.
The earthquake shook. An active volcano. Layers of sediment. A dinosaur fossil. Tectonic plates move. Hot magma. A huge glacier. Each continent is big.
Roots and science words together.
An astronaut in space. A digital thermometer. The perimeter is twenty. Use the formula. Good judgment. Ecology matters. Lights out at midnight. A melting glacier.
Spell words from ancient times.
The pharaoh ruled. A stone pyramid. Read the hieroglyphics. The Roman Empire. A gladiator fought. A Greek philosopher. The first Olympics. Ancient architecture.
Spell government words.
Congress passed a bill. The senator voted. Call your representative. The governor signed it. The mayor spoke. Vote in the election. Mark your ballot. Meet the candidate.
Spell math vocabulary.
Solve the equation. X is a variable. A negative integer. Find the percentage. The probability is low. Plot the coordinate. A square is a quadrilateral. The ratio is two to one.
ible words to master.
Be responsible. A horrible smell. Incredible news. A sensible plan. Is it edible? An invisible wall. An accessible ramp. A reversible coat.
Learn the silent letter in each word.
No doubt. Pay the debt. A subtle hint. Words that rhyme. A tropical island. Be honest. A sore muscle. Sharp scissors.
More words to master.
A special occasion. I recommend it. It will disappear. See you tomorrow. A weird noise. Yours truly. A strong argument. Especially today.
Graph and phon words.
Study geography. Beautiful calligraphy. Learn the choreography. Answer the telephone. Pair is a homophone. Play the xylophone. The symphony played. Phonetic spelling.
Spell health words.
Good nutrition. Count each calorie. Eat protein. Bread has carbohydrates. Practice hygiene. Your immune system. Get the vaccine. The respiratory system.
Spell tech words.
Restart the computer. Type on the keyboard. Update the software. Make a strong password. Search the internet. Download the file. Write an algorithm. Join robotics club.
The best of 6th grade.
An asteroid passed. Adjust the thermostat. Find the diameter. Pass legislation. Meteorology predicts storms. A great pyramid. Balance the equation. A smart algorithm.
Lumi uses 8 pattern words plus 1–2 "heart words" per week for 6th 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.
Start Free →