sure – Spelling Practice

Year 3 Spelling Practice – ‘sure’ - The ending sounding like / ʒə / is always spelt –sure. Help your Year 4 pupils secure their understanding of t he ending sounding like / ʒə / is always spelt –sure with this focused and visually engaging spelling worksheet. Aligned with National Curriculum objectives, this resource supports phonics-based spelling development and word recognition through simple, structured practice. The worksheet includes the following ‘sure’ words: measure treasure enclosure closure leisure pleasure Pupils are guided to: Read the given words Cover them Write the correct spelling under the matching picture Underline the key focus of each word The worksheet introduces the spelling rule clearly: The ending sounding like / ʒə / is always spelt –sure. This activity builds confidence with irregular spellings and helps children spot sound-spelling patterns using repetition and image cues. Perfect for: Daily spelling practice Focused phonics intervention Homework or early finisher work Visual and kinaesthetic learners What’s included: One PDF worksheet featuring six common ‘sure’ words Picture prompts to aid understanding and memory A concise explanation of the sure sound rule