Spelling booklets – year 9
Key spellings – week one
1. We tried to find accommodation when we got to
Paris.
2. He told us that he was actually our lost uncle.
3. Alcohol should not be consumed in public places.
4. Although there were fifty firemen, it took twenty
minutes to get Tiddles out of the tree.
5. The analysis of the fossil proved that it was one
hundred million years old.
6. The argument between the men lasted for five
hours.
7. At the end of the school year there will be an
assessment.
8. Earth’s atmosphere is full of oxygen.
9. Only the dripping water was audible.
10. The audience watched in wonder.
11. Autumn begins in October.
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Spelling booklets – year 9
Key spellings – week two
1. There was a beautiful flower growing in the
garden.
2. The beginning of the story was all about a balloon.
3. ‘I don’t believe a word of that tale,’ Oskar said.
4. I run my own business – a gerbil farm near
Newbury.
5. Scientists say that chocolate can prevent diseases.
6. When I was younger I used to climb trees.
7. The chess champion’s concentration was amazing.
8. If you are awake, you are conscious.
9. They named their daughter Chelsea – after the
football team.
10. Christmas is definitely on the 25th of December
every year.
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Spelling booklets – year 9
Key spellings – week three
1. He kept a diary for twelve months.
2. The magician made all the rabbits disappear.
3. “I’m sorry to disappoint you,” said the blondhaired man, “but I’m not Jonny Wilkinson.”
4. His grandmother always tried to embarrass Wilbur
by kissing him in front of his friends.
5. “I want to enquire about a missing person.”
6. The Earth’s environment is under threat.
7. “I demand an explanation for this frog!” yelled the
Maths teacher.
8. February is the coldest month.
9. The lion looked fierce. Michael pretended not to
notice.
10. I want an apology. Furthermore I expect all my
money back.
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Spelling booklets – year 9
Key spellings – week four
1. “It’s a good thing I happened to be passing,” the
window cleaner said.
2. “What height do you think you are?” the giraffe
seemed to be asking.
3. “Ghosts are imaginary!”
4. “This is an interesting pack of cards,” she cried,
turning them over in her hands.
5. “What a lovely mosaic,” he said. “Must be Roman.”
6. Many people believe that marriage is a good idea.
7. Portsmouth scored to make it 4-3. Meanwhile, at
Old Trafford, Alan Smith put United ahead against
Rochdale.
8. “I know there were two people involved in this
dastardly crime. Moreover, I know exactly who
you are!”
9. – Knock! Knock!
– Who’s there?
– Isabel!
– Isabel who?
– Is a bell really necessary on a bike?
10. The police tried to bring a peaceful end to the
protests.
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Spelling booklets – year 9
Key spellings – week five
1. You should be careful when dyeing your hair green.
Sometimes the dye can be permanent!
2. At school you have different types of education.
There is education for your mind and also for your
body: physical education!
3. Gavin Henson lost possession of the ball on his own
22-yard line.
4. In Russia, people used to have to queue for hours
for bread.
5. It is better to give presents than receive them.
6. “It’s a great relief that you’re OK!”
7. “Remember, remember, the fifth of November …”
8. Your safety is most important in an aircraft.
9. Saturday is the sixth day of the week.
10. “Secondary school is a lot more difficult than
primary school!” Maya admitted.
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Spelling booklets – year 9
Key spellings – week six
1. You should always keep vicious dogs separate from
children.
2. If you know the person’s name, write ‘Yours
sincerely’ at the end of the letter.
3. The British army is made up of over 100,000
soldiers.
4. Food goes into your stomach to be digested.
5. The Romans built many of the straight roads we
have in England.
6. Success comes to those who work hard.
7. “Surely there’s another way?” he cried.
8. To volley a football you must have a good
technique.
9. Some people believe there is too much technology
in the world today.
10. Tomorrow will be Saturday. Hurray!
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Spelling booklets – year 9
Key spellings – week seven
1. Unfortunately there was no-one to meet her at the
airport.
2. Wednesday is always a good day for reading.
3. The typical weight of a Siberian tiger is 181
kilograms (400 pounds).
4. When Albert put the bucket on his head, Raoul and
Araminta decided that he was weird.
5. There are more women than men living in Wales.
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