Friends

Worksheet Description

The “Friends” Word Ladders worksheet is a language activity where students transform the word “more” through a series of steps by following specific clues to form new words. Each rung on the ladder presents a different instruction for changing either the beginning sound, the vowel sound, or one letter in the word to create a new term that relates to the theme of spending time with friends. Students ascend the ladder by adhering to these instructions, with the ultimate aim of discovering what Jill does when she sees her friends coming. The activity concludes when the final word is reached, which answers the main question posed by the worksheet.

The worksheet’s objective is to enhance students’ phonics knowledge, spelling skills, and understanding of word relationships. By changing specific sounds or letters, students practice manipulating phonemes and graphemes, the building blocks of written language. This exercise also fosters critical thinking as learners must decipher the clues to determine the correct changes to the words. Additionally, the worksheet can help broaden students’ vocabulary and improve their ability to recognize patterns within words, which are essential for reading fluency and comprehension.