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Year 3Spelling & Grammar

-ly Spelling Wordsearch (Adding to Root Word)

4.825 reviews

A Year 3 wordsearch for -ly adverbs like quietly and finally . Includes 3 challenge levels and a sentence writing section. Ideal for KS2 grammar and spelling practice.

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Year 3 Differentiated Wordsearch – Suffix -ly (Added to Root Words) Support your Year 3 pupils in building spelling confidence with this differentiated wordsearch focused on the suffix -ly , added to root words to form adverbs. This activity helps children recognise how adding -ly changes adjectives into adverbs, while reinforcing spelling patterns such as adding directly to most root words. Differentiation: ⭐ 1-star : Words appear horizontally and vertically in the forward direction—ideal for early readers and spellers. ⭐⭐ 2-star : Also forward horizontal and vertical, but includes distractor words that look similar—great for developing accuracy. ⭐⭐⭐ 3-star : Includes backwards and diagonal words—designed for confident learners who enjoy a challenge. Words included: sadly completely quietly finally Each version includes a sentence writing task to help pupils consolidate the spelling and meaning of each adverb. Perfect for: Spelling and grammar reinforcement KS2 differentiated practice Homework or early finisher tasks Visual and EAL learners What’s included: 3 differentiated wordsearches (1-star to 3-star) Sentence writing section for each level Answer sheets for easy checking A fun and flexible way to reinforce the -ly suffix and boost vocabulary.Read more

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PDFActivityPrint and go.
PPTXActivity, editableEditable, so you can change the numbers or the names.

The standard small step pack, as her own modules ship it. We do not print page counts here, because her catalogue does not publish them and a guessed number is worse than none.

★★★ Differentiated three ways

Working towardsScaffolded, with the model or the bar already drawn.
Working withinThe expected standard for the year group.
Greater depthReasoning and explaining, not just more of the same.

Her own system, with the star count repeated in every worksheet header so a child can be handed the right sheet without a word.

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4.825 verified reviewsWe ask once, seven days after the download, and one tap is enough.

Michael FerrisMaths lead, Cheadle Heath Primary, StockportVerified download, 16 February 2026

“Matches our White Rose planning almost week for week.”

I stopped adapting things from three different sites and now start here. The odd week does not line up exactly, but the small step it covers is always somewhere in the same block.

8 teachers found this helpful

Aisha KarimSENCO, Newlands Primary Academy, LutonVerified download, 2 February 2026

“The editable file is why we renewed.”

Being able to change two questions for the child who joined us in January, without rebuilding the whole sheet, is worth the subscription on its own.

12 teachers found this helpful

Steven LoughYear 2 teacher, Abbeyfields First School, MorpethVerified download, 23 January 2026

“Good value, and the answers are actually on it.”

Small thing, but half the free sheets online expect you to work the answers out yourself. My TA can run a group on this without a briefing first.

5 teachers found this helpful