Extra Letters
Worksheet Description
This worksheet is a spelling correction exercise for fifth-grade students. It contains a list of ten words where some may include extra letters. The students’ task is to determine if each listed word contains superfluous letters by marking ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on the first line. They must then write the word correctly on the second line, omitting any unnecessary letters. At the end of the worksheet, students are encouraged to write the word they had the most trouble with, which allows for focused practice on their individual spelling challenges.
The purpose of the worksheet is to enhance students’ spelling accuracy by teaching them to identify and eliminate extraneous letters in words. This skill is important for proofreading and editing written work. By writing the correctly spelled word, students reinforce their understanding of standard spelling conventions. The additional step of identifying and rewriting the most difficult word helps to consolidate learning and address specific areas where a student may need more practice. You are given a string of letters. You will cut out the extra letters that are not needed to spell these 5th grade vocabulary words.