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Fry Words List 38 (Words 751-775) - Spelling Practice Words

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of spelling words from Fry Words List 38, which includes words 751-775 of Dr. Edward Fry's essential sight words. These high-frequency words are crucial for developing reading fluency and spelling proficiency in elementary and middle school students.

Words in This List

  • sister
  • oxygen
  • plural
  • various
  • agreed
  • opposite
  • wrong
  • chart
  • prepared
  • pretty
  • solution
  • fresh
  • shop
  • suffix
  • especially
  • shoes
  • actually
  • nose
  • afraid
  • dead
  • sugar
  • adjective
  • fig
  • office
  • huge

Educational Standards Alignment

These words align with several Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, particularly in the areas of spelling and vocabulary development. The most relevant standards include:

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.2.E: Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2.D: Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed

This word list is particularly valuable for meeting these standards because it includes both high-frequency words (like "sister" and "shoes") and more complex vocabulary with varied spelling patterns (such as "oxygen" and "adjective"). The inclusion of words with suffixes ("especially") and varied syllable patterns helps students develop their understanding of English spelling conventions.

Teaching Tips for List 38

This collection of words presents an interesting mix of everyday vocabulary and more advanced academic terms. Many of these words contain challenging spelling patterns that students need to master. For example, "oxygen" introduces scientific vocabulary, while "adjective" represents important grammatical terminology. The list also includes words with silent letters ("wrong") and irregular spellings ("sugar"), providing excellent opportunities for discussing English spelling conventions.

Word Features and Patterns

Several notable patterns emerge in this word list:

  1. Multi-syllabic words ("opposite," "especially")
  2. Academic vocabulary ("adjective," "plural")
  3. Common sight words ("shoes," "dead")
  4. Words with silent letters ("wrong")
  5. Scientific terms ("oxygen")

Practice Activities

To help students master these words, consider incorporating them into various learning activities:

  1. Sentence writing exercises
  2. Word sorting by spelling patterns
  3. Vocabulary mapping
  4. Dictionary skills practice
  5. Context clue activities

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Additional Resources

For effective practice with these words, consider using them in combination with other Fry Word lists or incorporating them into your regular spelling and vocabulary instruction. Remember that repeated exposure and meaningful usage are key to mastering these important words.