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1000 basic English words: R 1 worksheets

9 printable formats, grouped by what you want learners to do — from first recognition through to writing the words unaided.

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Recognise

Cards Start here

Build familiarity before asking learners to produce the words.

3 formats

Word flashcards worksheet for 1000 basic English words: R 1

Word flashcards Ten large word cards per page, with dashed lines to cut along. A4 · cut out

Index cards, words only worksheet for 1000 basic English words: R 1

Index cards, words only One word per card, with its meaning on the following card. Index card

Word list with meanings worksheet for 1000 basic English words: R 1

Word list with meanings Every word numbered beside its meaning, as a one page reference. A4 · reference

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Pictures

Use pictures to make meaning easy to recognise and remember.

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Picture flashcards worksheet for 1000 basic English words: R 1

Picture flashcards Nine picture cards per page, each with its word underneath. A4 · cut out

Picture and word rows worksheet for 1000 basic English words: R 1

Picture and word rows One picture per row next to the word in dotted outline to trace. A4 · tracing

Index cards with pictures worksheet for 1000 basic English words: R 1

Index cards with pictures A picture and word on each card, with the meaning on the next one. Index card

Recall

Writing

Finish with supported spelling and independent handwriting.

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Write the word rows worksheet for 1000 basic English words: R 1

Write the word rows Picture, the first two letters, then a line to finish the word. A4 · writing

Finish the word worksheet for 1000 basic English words: R 1

Finish the word Nine pictures per page with the first letters given as a prompt. A4 · spelling

Handwriting lines worksheet for 1000 basic English words: R 1

Handwriting lines Each word set on ruled guide lines for handwriting practice. A4 · handwriting

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