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Knowing how to spell is important when writing stories.

Year 1 - High Frequency Words - Part 1

High frequency words are common words you see all the time. Practise spelling them correctly so your reading and writing become quicker, smoother, and more confident.

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Fascinating Fact:

High frequency words are words you see a lot in books.

In KS1 English Spelling, high frequency words are useful because they appear again and again in stories, instructions, and classroom work. Learning them helps you read more easily and write sentences without stopping to sound out every word.

Key Terms

High frequency word: A word that appears very often in reading and writing.
Spell: To write a word using the correct letters in the correct order.
Sentence: A group of words that makes sense and usually ends with a full stop.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are high frequency words in Year 1?

High frequency words in Year 1 are common words children see and use a lot, such as the, and, said, or have. Learning them helps reading and writing become faster and easier.

Why do some high frequency words feel hard to sound out?

Some high frequency words do not follow simple phonics patterns, so sounding them out does not always help. Children often learn these words by practising and spotting them in books.

How can I practise high frequency words at home?

You can practise by reading simple books together, pointing out the target words, and writing them in short sentences. Little and often works best, using the same words several times.

Try These Related Quizzes

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1 .

Spell the missing word that fits in both gaps: _____ cat is in _____ basket.

The

Thee

The word 'the' is often used in our sentences and so, must always be spelt correctly. There is a word 'thee' but it was used in the 1600s and meant 'you'.

2 .

Spell this missing word: She _____ a lovely hat on her head.

haz

has

his

hass

The word 'has' sounds similar to the word 'as'.

3 .

Spell this missing word: How _____ you?

arr

are

'Ar' does make the same sound as 'are' but a sound is not a word!

4 .

Spell this missing word: _____ is Monday.

Tooday

Today

Todai

Todday

The word 'today' is two words pushed together: 'to' and 'day'.

5 .

Spell this missing word: He _____ going to give you his last sweet.

wuz

was

woz

wos

Jelly Babies (sweets) used to be called Peace Babies.

6 .

Spell this missing word: _____ are very funny.

You

Yuo

The letter 'u' is said the same way as the word 'you'.

7 .

Spell this missing word: She is the Queen _____ Spain.

off

ove

Here the 'f' sound makes a 'v' sound.

8 .

Spell this missing word: "Hello," he _____.

sed

sad

said

sayed

When we say someone is speaking we often use the word 'said'. This is a good word to remember as you'll use it lots!

9 .

Spell this missing word: He _____ very tall.

Make sure you don't get confused between the 'i' and 'e' sound!

10 .

Spell this missing word: Where _____ you?

wer

wher

were

weer

Don't forget the way we tell the difference between 'where' and 'were' is that 'where' has the word 'here' inside it, so that word is to do with place.

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)