Word families are groups of words that have the same ending letters and the same ending sound, like dust, must, and trust.

When you learn one word in a family, it becomes much easier to read and spell other words that look and sound the same! Word families help you notice patterns in words and make reading new words faster and easier.

Practicing word families helps you:

• Recognize common spelling patterns

• Read new words faster and with more confidence

• Strengthen spelling and writing skills