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: tricky prefixes and academic words. 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.
in changes to match the next letter: illegal, impossible, irregular.
Littering is illegal. That plan is illogical. Nothing is impossible. That joke was immature. Do not be impatient. Run is an irregular verb. Leaving the gate open was irresponsible. That fact is irrelevant.
ad changes too: accept, affect, appear.
I accept your apology. The hotel can accommodate us. Be accurate with data. Sleep can affect mood. She affirmed her answer. Clouds appear at dusk. Approach the horse slowly. I appreciate your help.
scrib and script mean write.
Describe the scene. Doctors prescribe medicine. Subscribe to the newsletter. The manuscript was old. Read the transcript. The coin has an inscription. Do not scribble on walls. Write a description.
duc and duct mean lead.
Conduct the experiment. Books educate us. Introduce yourself. Farms produce food. Reduce waste. The product sold out. That was a smart deduction. The aqueduct carried water.
ject means throw. Eject means throw out.
Eject the disc. Our project is due. They may reject the plan. Nurses inject vaccines. Object to the rule politely. A ball is a projectile. Track the trajectory. My favorite subject is art.
These words show up on tests and in essays.
Analyze the poem. Evaluate both sides. Summarize the chapter. Interpret the graph. The change was significant. Every choice has a consequence. Consider another perspective. State your hypothesis.
ence and ance sound alike. Learn each word.
What is the difference? We celebrate independence. She spoke with confidence. It was a great experience. His appearance changed. Explain its importance. The performance was amazing. Keep your balance.
More words that trip people up.
The event occurred Monday. Do not embarrass your friend. Clap to the rhythm. Check the schedule. Driving is a privilege. The government met. We ate at a restaurant. February is short.
psych means mind. log means study. phys means nature or body.
Psychology studies the mind. The psychologist listened. Use logic to solve it. Physics explains motion. Physical exercise is healthy. A physician is a doctor. Zoology studies animals. Technology changes fast.
Prefixes, roots, and tricky words.
It is not impossible. Accept the challenge. Describe your day. Bees produce honey. Finish the project. Analyze the data. Speak with confidence. Feel the rhythm.
Combine roots you know.
Add a bibliography. A demographic group. The topography is hilly. Perform a monologue. Write the dialogue. Browse the catalog. Read the epilogue. The prologue sets the scene.
man and manu mean hand.
Read the manual. Factories manufacture cars. Enter the data manually. Get a manicure. A tricky maneuver. Manipulate the clay. Manage your time. Lincoln moved to emancipate enslaved people.
ped and pod mean foot.
Push the pedal. Watch for each pedestrian. A statue on a pedestal. A centipede crawls. Use a tripod. Stand at the podium. Join the expedition. Rocks impede the path.
sens and sent mean feel.
A tingling sensation. Sensitive skin. Sensory details. We reached a consensus. A kind sentiment. Do not resent your sister. Pure nonsense. A sensible choice.
cap and capt mean take or hold.
Capture the moment. The captive escaped. Full capacity. The show will captivate you. You are capable. Write a caption. Anticipate the question. Participate in class.
tend and tens mean stretch.
The extent of the damage. Feel the tension. An intense game. Attend the meeting. Let us pretend. A phone extension. A tendency to forget. Contend for the title.
ize makes a verb: memory becomes memorize.
Memorize the poem. Organize your desk. I recognize you. Apologize sincerely. Do not criticize unkindly. Emphasize the point. I realize now. Advertise the sale.
ant and ent both make adjectives. Learn each word.
An important day. An elegant dress. A brilliant idea. Be tolerant. Excellent work. Frequent visits. Feel confident. Permanent marker.
Spell places and features.
Florida is a peninsula. An archipelago of islands. Near the equator. Northern hemisphere. Find the latitude. Find the longitude. A high plateau. A small tributary.
Roots and words from all subjects.
An old manuscript. A careful pedestrian. Be sensitive. At capacity. Less tension. I recognize it. Brilliant work. Hot at the equator.
Spell biology words.
Chlorophyll is green. Some bacteria help us. A vertebrate has a spine. A worm is an invertebrate. Traits come from heredity. A useful adaptation. Animal camouflage. A hungry predator.
Spell physics and chemistry words.
Friction slows things. Inertia keeps it moving. Gain momentum. Kinetic energy. Potential energy. Water is a compound. Gold is an element. Salt water is a solution.
Words from the Middle Ages.
A medieval castle. Feudalism had lords. He earned knighthood. A quiet monastery. The crusade lasted years. A peasant farmed. A tall cathedral. The code of chivalry.
Learn which ending each word uses.
Take attendance. Air resistance. Build endurance. Thanks for the assistance. Cite the reference. Their residence. A science conference. A rare occurrence.
More tricky words.
Definitely yes. A clear conscience. Come immediately. Gain knowledge. A noticeable change. Occasionally late. The lieutenant saluted. Run the vacuum.
Watch for doubled letters.
Write your address. A red balloon. The committee met. A big success. Possess courage. Due tomorrow. A whale is a mammal. The colonel led the troops.
English borrowed these from French.
A ballet class. A bouquet of roses. A breakfast buffet. The chauffeur drove. Italian cuisine. Our rendezvous point. A trip souvenir. A small boutique.
Words for reading class.
The narrator speaks. Read the dialogue. The story climax. The resolution was happy. The main conflict. Describe the setting. The theme is friendship. Vivid imagery.
Words about money and markets.
Supply and demand. High demand. Scarcity raises prices. A smart consumer. The producer sells. Make a profit. Earn interest. Make a budget.
Your best 7th grade spelling.
Cite in the bibliography. A sharp maneuver. Participate fully. Apologize now. A long peninsula. Leaves have chlorophyll. Medieval times. We can accommodate.
Lumi uses 8 pattern words plus 1–2 "heart words" per week for 7th 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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