Boost phonics skills with this Science of Reading–aligned EL, AL, LE resource. Designed for Grades 2–5, it includes explicit spelling worksheets, revision activities, word sorts, and engaging reading passages that help students recognise and apply these common word endings. This resource is ideal for phonics instruction, literacy centres, intervention groups, or revision, supporting students as they practise identifying spelling patterns in both isolated words and meaningful text.
 
Features:
Explicit Worksheets – Focused practice for each spelling pattern: -le, -el, and -al
Revision Activities – Mixed worksheets where students choose the correct ending
Word Sorts – Hands-on activities that help students categorise words by spelling pattern
3 Reading Passages – Imaginative stories focusing on -le, -el, and -al endings
Revision Passage – A mixed passage where students identify and sort all three patterns
Anchor Chart - Beautiful poster to use as a teacher tool and display in your classroom.
Teacher Guide – Overview of the resource with teaching suggestions
Answer Pages – Answers included for all activities
 
WORKSHEETS
Students practise each spelling pattern individually before applying their knowledge in revision activities. The worksheets help students recognise, read, and spell words ending in -le, -el, and -al through structured spelling practice.
Explicit worksheets for -le, -el, and -al
Mixed revision worksheets choosing between the three endings
Sentence writing activities to apply spelling patterns
 
WORD SORTS
The word sorts help students compare spelling patterns by categorising words based on their endings. These hands-on activities encourage students to notice similarities and differences between the patterns.
EL / LE Sort
EL / AL Sort
LE / AL Sort
EL / LE / AL Sort
 
READING PASSAGES
Students read engaging passages and identify words ending in -le, -el, and -al within the text. Follow-up activities combine spelling practice with comprehension to reinforce both decoding and understanding.
3 passages focusing on individual patterns (-le, -el, -al)
1 revision passage featuring all three endings
Comprehension questions and spelling activities
Word identification and sentence writing tasks
 
ANCHOR CHART
A clear visual reference that introduces the spelling patterns -le, -el, and -al. This chart helps students recognise common word endings and can be used during explicit instruction or displayed as a classroom reference.A
 
This resource provides structured, engaging practice with the spelling patterns -le, -el, and -al, helping students build confidence in recognising and spelling these common word endings. With explicit instruction, revision activities, word sorts, and reading passages, it’s a practical addition to any phonics or spelling program.