sc – Spelling Practice

Year 4 Spelling Practice – Words with the /s/ Sound Spelt sc Introduce your Year 4 pupils to a fascinating spelling pattern with this worksheet focusing on words where the /s/ sound is spelt sc . Derived from Latin, these words reflect how English has adopted spellings from other languages. This resource supports the National Curriculum requirement to teach pupils words with uncommon grapheme-phoneme correspondences. Target words: science scene fascinate crescent discipline scent Pupils are asked to: Read each word Cover it Write the correct spelling under the corresponding picture Underline the key spelling focus The worksheet includes this explanation: “Words with the /s/ sound spelt sc (Latin in origin). In Latin, the Romans likely pronounced the c and s as two separate sounds – /s/ /k/.” This activity helps pupils recognise the sc spelling pattern, builds vocabulary, and improves spelling accuracy in a visual, hands-on way. Perfect for: KS2 spelling and phonics lessons Morphology and etymology mini-lessons Independent tasks or homework Visual and EAL learners What’s included: One printable PDF worksheet Six sc spelling words with image cues Etymological explanation to support deeper understanding A great companion resource for exploring unusual spelling patterns and developing confident, curious spellers.