KS2 spelling: missing letters
Spelling practice works best in context. This template takes ten commonly misspelled words, places them in sentences, and removes 40% of the letters so pupils reconstruct the spelling from the shape of the word.
What's included
Already set up
- A short passage containing ten tricky KS2 spellings
- 40% of letters removed at random across the text
- First and last letters kept visible as a support
- A cleared blank pattern that avoids giving away the whole word
In the classroom
How to use it
- 1
Show the passage and ask pupils to write the completed words.
- 2
Ask pupils to underline the trickiest part of each word.
- 3
Reveal the original text and compare against the real spellings.
- 4
Finish by writing each word once in a sentence of their own.
Teaching notes
Keeping the first and last letters visible turns this into a plausible spelling task rather than a jigsaw. If a pupil still cannot retrieve the word, prompt with the sound rather than the letters — the goal is orthographic memory, not decoding the blanks.
Optional
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KS2 spelling: missing letters FAQ
Which words are included?
The passage covers necessary, separate, definite, occasionally, although, business, February, particularly, learn and remember.
Can I make it easier or harder?
Yes. Choose 20% for a gentle version, 40% for standard practice, or 60% for a real challenge.
Can I use my own spelling list?
Write your words into a sentence and paste it in. The blanks are regenerated automatically.