How to Copy a Word Chart
How to copy a word: look at it, say it, write it, then check it!
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How to do it
- Look at the word.
- Say the word and its sounds.
- Write it, then check it.
Teaching tip
Say the steps out loud together every time. This sheet is aligned with Common Core L.K.1a.
About this chart
The four steps for copying a word, shown with "cat."
What kids practice
Copying a word means looking at it, holding it in your head and writing each letter in order. It builds letter writing, spelling and reading at the same time.
Watch for
- Writing the letters in the wrong order. Say the sounds slowly.
- Mixing capital and lowercase letters in one word.
- Making letters very different sizes. The handwriting lines help.
It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full copying simple words guide for kindergarten.
