Word Hunt

[Pages:2]Word Hunt

What is "Word Hunt" and why is it important?

After learning specific vowels and spelling patterns, your child can do a "Word Hunt" (Bear et al., 1996) to find additional words that fit the pattern.

How can I use "Word Hunt" with my child?

Using the worksheet provided, encourage your child to look through books to find sight words or words that fit the spelling pattern or patterns that he is practicing. Following is an example of a completed "Word Hunt."

Short i

miss

sit

pin

hid

wish

Long i

pine

hide

shine

time

wise

e at the

end

Short a

cat

act

tabs

fact

snap

long a

brave

made

take

game

tape

e at the

end

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Word Hunt

Find examples of the targeted sound and write the words in the boxes.

Targeted Sounds

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