Understanding Rule Breaker Words

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English

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Grade Level1st Grade

SubjectEnglish

Original Prompt

Independent Station – Tricky Word Practice Sheet Part 1: Sort Students write words into two boxes: Rule Breakers: said, was, what, does Regular Words: big, run, like, stop Part 2: Read the sentences and circle the tricky words. I want this all on one page.

This resource, titled 'Word Detectives: Rule Breakers & Regular Words', introduces students to tricky words that don't follow typical phonetic rules, termed 'Rule Breakers'. It highlights a set of commonly used words that students should memorize, as they cannot be easily sounded out. In addition to the Rule Breakers, the document distinguishes between regular words that can be phonetically sounded out. Students engage in sentence reading practice by circling the Rule Breaker words, enhancing their recognition and understanding of these vocabulary items. This exercise not only builds reading skills but also develops awareness of common exceptions in English spelling.