Week 1 - Long O Sounds — spelling words & games
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Spelling words
- bow
- (noun) A knot tied with loops, or a tool used to shoot arrows.
- “She tied a beautiful pink bow on the birthday gift wrapper.”
- coach
- (noun) A person who teaches sports teams or helps people reach goals.
- “The soccer coach blew the whistle to start the morning practice session.”
- croak
- (verb) A deep, hoarse sound made by a frog or crow.
- “We heard a loud frog croak from the pond late last night.”
- crow
- (noun) A large, glossy black bird known for being very smart.
- “A shiny black crow perched quietly on top of the wooden fence post.”
- float
- (verb) To rest or move slowly on top of water or in the air.
- “The bright yellow pool noodle helped him float easily in the water.”
- flown
- (verb) Form of the word fly; moved through the air.
- “The colorful birds had already flown south for the cold winter season.”
- groan
- (noun/verb) A deep sound made to show pain, sadness, or being tired.
- “He let out a loud groan when he saw how much homework he had left.”
- grow
- (verb) To become bigger, taller, or more developed over time.
- “Planting seeds in fertile soil will help the green vegetables grow tall.”
- grown
- (adjective/verb) Fully completed in size; adult or mature.
- “The tiny kitten we adopted last year has now grown into a large cat.”
- loan
- (noun) Something borrowed that must be returned, usually money.
- “The local bank approved a startup business loan for the new storefront.”
- roast
- (verb) To cook food over a fire or inside a hot kitchen oven.
- “We plan to roast sweet marshmallows over the campfire this weekend.”
- tail
- (noun) The furry or long part at the back of an animal's body.
- “The happy golden retriever wagged its tail when its owner came home.”
- tale
- (noun) A fictional story, exciting adventure, or old legend.
- “The teacher read a magical fairy tale about a castle to the classroom.”
- toe
- (noun) One of the five digits at the front of a human foot.
- “He accidentally stubbed his big toe against the corner of the wooden desk.”
- tow
- (verb) To pull a vehicle behind another using a strong chain or rope.
- “The heavy truck arrived to tow the broken car to the repair shop.”
Challenge words
- hoarse
- (adjective) A rough, harsh voice caused by a sore throat or yelling.
- “Her voice sounded very hoarse after cheering loudly at the volleyball game.”
- horse
- (noun) A large, powerful animal used for riding and pulling carts.
- “She practiced riding her favorite horse around the outdoor jumping arena.”
- pillow
- (noun) A soft cushion used to support your head while sleeping.
- “He fluffed his comfy feather pillow before laying down to rest at night.”
How to practice these words
- Read each word and its definition out loud.
- Play Listen & Spell to hear the word in a sentence and type it.
- Use Rocket Hangman and Word Search to practice letter order.
- Print a study sheet for handwriting practice.