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: academic and content 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.
cred means believe. Credible means believable.
Use credible sources. The view was incredible. Give credit to the author. Facts build credibility. Check his credentials. False claims discredit you. The creditor wants payment. The school earned accreditation.
mit and miss mean send.
Radios transmit signals. Submit your work. You need a permit. I admit I was wrong. The mission succeeded. Class is dismissed. Cars release emission gases. The transmission failed.
tract means pull. Tractor means puller.
The tractor plowed. Magnets attract iron. Phones distract drivers. Extract the juice. Subtract seven. Sign the contract. Abstract art uses shapes. Cats retract their claws.
Words every citizen should spell.
Every citizen can vote. The First Amendment protects speech. The judicial branch interprets laws. Congress is the legislative branch. The president leads the executive branch. States voted to ratify it. The candidate gave a speech. The election is in November.
Advanced science words. Say every syllable.
Each cell has chromosomes. Mitochondria make energy. Rain is precipitation. Measure the velocity. The car had fast acceleration. The scale reached equilibrium. Find the circumference. Draw perpendicular lines.
Words for strong essays.
Furthermore, the data agrees. It rained. Nevertheless, we played. Consequently, the plan changed. Although tired, she finished. Therefore, we must act. Cats nap, whereas dogs play. Specifically, look at line two. Ultimately, we won.
These words have doubles in surprising places.
The room can accommodate ten. The committee voted. I occasionally bake. I recommend this book. It is in my possession. See you tomorrow. Draw parallel lines. A millennium is a thousand years.
I before E except after C, or when it sounds like A. Then learn the rebels.
You can achieve it. Receive the package. Paint the ceiling. My neighbor is kind. Weigh the flour. What a weird sound. Seize the moment. Read in your leisure time.
Words adults still misspell. Learn them now.
Listen to your conscience. Be conscious of time. The car needs maintenance. We guarantee results. She is independent. Check the pronunciation. Fill out the questionnaire. Do not exaggerate.
Roots, content words, and tricky spellings.
Is the source credible? Submit by Friday. Flowers attract bees. Be an active citizen. Calculate the velocity. Therefore, it is true. What do you recommend? You will receive it soon.
cide and cis mean cut. Precise means cut exactly.
Be precise. A small incision. Cut with scissors. A decisive win. Write concisely. Farmers use pesticide. Spray insecticide. Excise the extra text.
gress and grad mean step.
Make progress. An aggressive dog. Congress meets. Do not digress. A gradual change. Graduate high school. Upgrade the phone. Plastic does not degrade fast.
sequ and secu mean follow.
Follow the sequence. The sequel was better. A clear consequence. Subsequent events. Three consecutive wins. Never persecute anyone. Execute the plan. Sequential steps.
pend and pens mean hang or weigh.
The pendulum swings. The decision is pending. Suspend the game. Depend on friends. Plants are dependent on sunlight. An expensive watch. Compensate the worker. Read the appendix.
fer means carry.
Transfer the money. Refer to the chart. Confer with the coach. Infer the meaning. Fertile soil. A pine is a conifer. Opinions differ. A peace offering.
vert and vers mean turn.
Convert the units. Put it in reverse. A vertical line. A diverse class. The new version. The vast universe. An introvert likes quiet. A big controversy.
circum and peri mean around.
Do not circumvent the rules. An odd circumstance. Circumnavigate the globe. Exercise helps circulation. Look through the periscope. Perishable food spoils. Peripheral vision. Walk the perimeter.
mal means bad. bene means good.
A machine malfunction. A malnourished stray. Remove the malware. A big benefit. Beneficial bacteria. A generous benefactor. The closing benediction. The old radio seemed maladjusted.
Words from American history.
The fight for abolition. After the war came Reconstruction. Southern secession. The Union army. The Confederate states. The Emancipation Proclamation. Rapid industrialization. Waves of immigration.
Roots and history words.
Precise cuts. Graduate soon. In sequence. Stay independent. Infer the answer. A diverse team. The circumference of a circle. Abolition of slavery.
Spell chemistry words.
An atom is tiny. A positive proton. A neutral neutron. A negative electron. The atom nucleus. A water molecule. A chemical reaction. The periodic table.
Spell algebra words.
Simplify the expression. Solve the inequality. Raise to an exponent. The coefficient is three. Find the slope. A linear function. Find the intercept. A linear graph.
Words for strong arguments.
Cite evidence. Explain your reasoning. State your claim. Address the counterclaim. Persuade the reader. A reliable source. Notice the bias. Consider the perspective.
ous adjectives.
An ambitious plan. Stay conscious. A spontaneous trip. A tremendous effort. A mischievous cat. A continuous line. Numerous times. Hazardous waste.
Words that trick adults.
Roller coasters exhilarate me. Fluorescent lights. A foreign film. Inoculate against disease. The British parliament. A favorite pastime. Keep the rhythm. Cross the threshold.
Learn which ending fits.
A temporary fix. Voluntary service. Write on stationery. An old cemetery. Work in the laboratory. Count the inventory. Explore the territory. Attendance is mandatory.
Words from the civil rights movement.
Fight for equality. School integration. The bus boycott. A peaceful protest. A brave activist. Equal justice. End discrimination. Civil rights legislation.
Spell space words.
Our galaxy is huge. A glowing nebula. Find the constellation. A weather satellite. The moon is in orbit. A bright comet. A meteorite landed. Gravitational pull.
Common Latin-based words in English.
Check the agenda. A solid alibi. A holiday bonus. The college campus. The census counts people. Analyze the data. Read the memorandum. Check the status.
Show off your 8th grade spelling.
A concise answer. Not aggressive. A consequence followed. A swinging pendulum. Avoid controversy. In any circumstance. A tiny molecule. A bright constellation.
Lumi uses 8 pattern words plus 1–2 "heart words" per week for 8th 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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