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Weekly Spelling Homework 3rd 4th Grade Spelling Words Their Way Spelling Lists

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Looking for a simple, consistent way to bridge the gap between school spelling instruction and at-home practice? This resource was created with busy teachers (and families) in mind—ready-to-use word lists and take-home sorts that make homework practice clear, meaningful, and easy to manage. Each word list in this resource is aligned to the Words Their Way Sorts for Syllables and Affixes Spellers 3rd Edition and appropriate for mid-late 3rd grade, 4th grade, and upper grades for differentiation and remediation.

Students get hands-on practice with the exact word study concepts they’re learning in class, while families get practical tools that don’t require extra prep or explanation. With flexible printing options, teacher tips for launching the routine, and a parent letter for each unit, everything you need to streamline your spelling homework system is at your fingertips!

The Syllables and Affixes Spellers stage is when students shift from single-syllable word study into the world of multisyllabic words. Typically beginning in third grade and extending into upper elementary (and sometimes beyond), students at this stage are ready to explore inflectional endings, syllable juncture patterns, long-vowel patterns in accented syllables, ambiguous and r-controlled vowel patterns, silent consonants, and tricky consonant combinations. This stage also introduces prefixes, suffixes, compound words, homophones, and common spelling generalizations like the EI/IE rule. Students who have a solid grasp of vowel patterns in single-syllable words are now developmentally ready to tackle the challenge of spelling longer, more complex words.

✅ What’s Included for Each Word List

Take-home word list printable (with suggested activities for practice)
Cut-apart words for sorting (great for both home and classroom use)
Half-page and 3-per-page versions to save paper and simplify prep
Sorting cards for small group or independent use
Homework Letter to Parents for each new unit
Teacher tips for launching and maintaining a successful homework routine

✅ How This Resource Helps You & Students

Provides a consistent home-school connection so families can easily support word study
Keeps at-home practice manageable (just 10–15 minutes a day!)
Helps students master spelling patterns through repeated, hands-on exposure
Offers flexibility—use the same materials for homework, centers, or small group lessons
Pairs seamlessly with Tarheelstate Teacher word study printables, games, and activities
Builds stronger connections between spelling, reading, and writing

Perfect for teachers who want to:

Simplify weekly word study homework
Provide families with clear, practical tools for supporting learning
Ensure at-home practice is aligned to classroom instruction
Save planning and prep time while keeping word study consistent and effective

✨ Whether you’re sending home word lists each week, running small group word study, or looking for ways to connect classroom learning with at-home support, this resource has you covered!