Look and Write

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a spelling exercise that focuses on the “I before E except after C” rule, with an emphasis on the fact that this rule has exceptions. It presents a list of words that either follow this rule or are exceptions to it. Students are instructed to practice writing each word twice in the spaces provided next to the word. The activity is designed to help students recognize and memorize the correct spelling of words that are often sources of confusion due to the rule and its exceptions.

The worksheet teaches students about the complexities of English spelling by providing examples of words that follow the “I before E except after C” rule, as well as words that do not. By writing each word twice, students reinforce their learning through repetition. The exercise also aids in developing muscle memory for spelling challenging words correctly. Furthermore, by including the caveat that the rule is not absolute, it encourages students to understand that English spelling often requires more than rote memorization of rules.