i before e except after c - Worksheet

This English teaching resource focuses on the common spelling rule "i before e except after c," providing worksheets to help students understand and apply this rule. The first worksheet invites students to categorize a list of words based on their vowel sounds, sorting them into groups that make the 'ee' sound and those that make the long 'a' sound. This exercise helps to reinforce the pronunciation aspect of the spelling rule, making it easier for students to remember how to spell certain words correctly.

The second worksheet is a fill-in-the-blanks activity, where students are tasked with completing words by adding either 'ie' or 'ei'. This requires them to apply the 'i before e except after c' rule to determine the correct spelling. Additionally, there is a paragraph with deliberate 'ie' or 'ei' spelling mistakes for students to correct, providing a practical application of the rule in context. The resource also includes a list of spellings for students to learn, which are to be tested the following week, reinforcing the rule further and helping to embed it in students' long-term memory. This comprehensive approach ensures that students not only learn the rule but also understand how to use it in various contexts.