Spelling and Word Study

Essential Spelling

Click on this link to view and download the word lists. 

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Go to the 'File' menu to print or download a copy as a google doc, word doc or other file types.

Click on this link to view and download the blank grid pages to write the words in. 

It will open in a new window. Go to the 'File' menu to print or download a copy as a 

google doc, word doc or other file types.

These are lists of the most commonly used words in students' writing. 

It is important to know these words and be able to write them down accurately.  

The lists are compiled by NZCER and are common throughout New Zealand primary schools.