Common Exception Words Set 7 Handwriting Workbook – Foundation
Free printable Foundation handwriting resource
Common exception words Set 7 develops handwriting through 15 varied words, including modal verbs and everyday nouns. Children explore eye, could, should, would, who, whole, any, many, clothes, busy, people, water, again, half and money.
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Use the arrows or dots to see the front cover, one glossary page and one handwriting sheet. The two inside-page previews are watermarked; download the PDF for clean printable pages.
If pupils need to revisit individual letter movements, begin with Alphabet Letter Formation Worksheets A-Z. Compare the spelling discussion with Phonics Tricky Words Poster, then extend recognition and handwriting through Fry Sight Words 1-10 Handwriting Workbook.
About this Common exception words Set 7
Could, should and would form a useful comparison trio, while any and many support attention to meaning as well as spelling. Concrete words such as eye, clothes, water and money can be anchored in pictures before pupils meet less transparent letter patterns.
Three glossary pages and matching handwriting pages divide the set into manageable groups.
What is included?
- 15 words: eye, could, should, would, who, whole, any, many, clothes, busy, people, water, again, half, money.
- 3 picture-glossary pages with meanings and example sentences.
- 3 handwriting sheets using grey models, dotted letters and independent copying space.
- 10 PDF pages in total: front cover, instructions, glossary, handwriting sheets and two terms pages.
How to use this Common exception words Set 7
Teach could, should and would together in oral sentence frames, then compare their shared ending. Use real or pictured objects for eye, clothes, water and money. Pupils trace, follow dots and copy each word after discussing its example.
Give whole and who separate attention so the initial spelling is noticed rather than guessed.
Meanings in the Common exception words Set 7 glossary
eye
Meaning: The body part used for seeing.
Example: The eye is open.
could
Meaning: Shows that something was possible.
Example: I could hear the rain.
should
Meaning: Shows what is right or expected.
Example: You should wash your hands.
would
Meaning: Shows what might happen or was expected.
Example: I would like an apple.
who
Meaning: Asks which person or people.
Example: Who is at the door?
whole
Meaning: All of something; complete.
Example: The whole pizza is on the plate.
any
Meaning: One or more, without saying exactly which.
Example: Do you have any questions?
many
Meaning: A large number of people or things.
Example: Many stars filled the sky.
clothes
Meaning: Things worn on the body.
Example: The clothes hang on three hangers.
busy
Meaning: Having lots to do.
Example: The shop is busy today.
people
Meaning: More than one person.
Example: Eight people stand together.
water
Meaning: A clear liquid that people, animals and plants need.
Example: The glass contains some water.
again
Meaning: One more time.
Example: Please read the story again.
half
Meaning: One of two equal parts.
Example: I ate half the apple.
money
Meaning: Coins and notes used to buy things.
Example: The money includes coins and notes.
Teaching and follow-up ideas
- Complete I could, I should and I would sentence stems.
- Sort any and many by meaning in simple quantity examples.
- Label pictures for eye, clothes, water and money.
- Compare who and whole and highlight their opening letters.
Support and challenge
Use the pictured nouns first, then introduce modal verbs through repeated oral frames. Keep longer words visible and reduce the number completed in one session if needed.
For challenge, write a short advice sentence with should and a possibility sentence with could.
Where this fits in learning
Set 7 applies established handwriting routines to modal verbs and highly varied exception spellings. Set 8 completes the collection with titles, family vocabulary and Christmas.
Show the shared spelling in could, should and would, but explain how pronunciation does not map transparently to every letter. This matches the Department for Education reading framework.
Resource licence
Free for personal, homeschool or single-classroom use under the terms included in the PDF. Resale, redistribution and uploading the file to another website are not permitted.
Questions about this workbook
Which words are in common exception words Set 7?
eye, could, should, would, who, whole, any, many, clothes, busy, people, water, again, half, money.
What is included in the PDF?
The PDF has 10 pages: a cover, instructions, 3 picture-glossary pages, 3 handwriting practice pages and two terms pages.
How does the handwriting activity work?
Pupils trace grey models, follow dotted letters and then copy each word independently on Foundation writing guides.
Should pupils memorise each word as a whole shape?
No. Use known phonics wherever it applies and explicitly explain the less predictable part of each spelling.
Can I print one practice page at a time?
Yes. Each handwriting page can be printed and taught separately to match current learning and writing stamina.
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