5 Key Stage 1 English resources for Common exception words
Use this Common exception words collection of 5 curriculum-mapped resources to choose focused teaching, practice and revision materials for the concept. Start with an explanation or guided activity, then use independent practice and quizzes to check understanding and identify the next step. Review each resource's stage and format before sharing it with learners. Key Stage 1 English: 5 resources for Common exception words.
5 resources
Common exception words Activity Challenge Colouring Page
A Key Stage 1 English activity challenge on Common exception words for use at home or in class.
Open resource → Printable / PDFYear 2 Common Exception Words Word Search
Printable Year 2 common exception (tricky) words word search, with answer key.
Open resource → Flashcard DeckKS1 Spelling: Rules Flashcards
Four flashcards covering the four most-tested Year 2 spelling rules: -s/-es, -ed/-ing, magic e, and doubling.
Open resource → QuizSpelling Rules — Main Test
18 questions on Y1+Y2 spelling rules: plurals, suffixes with root changes, contractions, common exception words.
Open resource → QuizSpelling Rules — Challenge Test
15 stretch questions: homophones, harder exception words, complex suffixes, /j/ sound spellings.
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