2nd Grade Word Families: Onset and Rime Worksheet — Level 2 — Answers
Answer sheet with model answers and success criteria for the 2nd Grade spelling patterns & rules worksheet.
2nd Grade Word Families: Onset and Rime Worksheet — Level 2 — Answers
Blend the sounds together and write the word.
1.sn + ail = (answer space)
Answer: snail
sn + -ail makes snail.
2.bl + ack = (answer space)
Answer: black
bl + -ack makes black.
3.cl + ock = (answer space)
Answer: clock
cl + -ock makes clock.
4.dr + um = (answer space)
Answer: drum
dr + -um makes drum.
5.sh + op = (answer space)
Answer: shop
sh + -op makes shop.
6.sh + ip = (answer space)
Answer: ship
sh + -ip makes ship.
7.wh + en = (answer space)
Answer: when
wh + -en makes when.
8.th + in = (answer space)
Answer: thin
th + -in makes thin.
9.sp + ell = (answer space)
Answer: spell
sp + -ell makes spell.
10.fl + ag = (answer space)
Answer: flag
fl + -ag makes flag.
11.ch + in = (answer space)
Answer: chin
ch + -in makes chin.
12.tr + ain = (answer space)
Answer: train
tr + -ain makes train.
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.