3 Word Lists for December 2021

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  1. Words ending in ssor and rror  

    In this month’s spelling pattern word list, we’re looking at words ending in 'ssor' and 'rror'.

    After the letters 'ss' and 'rr', many words use 'or' to spell the weak vowel ending.

    Learn about 'ssor' and 'rror' word endings in Unit 25 and practise spelling them in this word list.
     
  2. Winter Words 

    Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Whether or not the snow sticks to the ground this year, here in the UK we are sure to get plenty of wind and rain. From blizzard, to flurries, to icicle; this list will teach you how to spell a variety cold-weather words. 
     
  3. Reindeer Names 

    How many reindeer names can you spell?

    Every Christmas Eve, Santa Claus and his reindeer deliver presents to children all over the world.

    The first time a reindeer appeared in a Christmas story was in the children’s poem Old SanteClaus with Much Delight which was published in New York in 1821 and featured an illustration of a sleigh being pulled by a reindeer. Today, Christmas stories usually feature nine reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder/Donner, Blixem/Blitzen, and Rudolph. How many of their names can you spell?  

02 Dec 2021
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