Fry Sight Words 51-60 Handwriting Workbook
Free printable Foundation handwriting resource
Fry sight words 51-60 cover language about time, quantity, position and result. Pupils meet will, up, other, about, out, many, then, them, these and so before tracing and writing each word.
Preview what is inside
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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 first, use Alphabet Letter Formation Worksheets A-Z. Compare words that require close spelling attention with Phonics Tricky Words Poster, then contrast these common words with the decodable patterns collected on CVC Word Families Poster.
About this Fry sight words 51-60
This set helps children connect frequently encountered words with the relationships they express. Then orders events, so signals a result, and many refers to a large number. These, them and other require attention to what a speaker is pointing to or has already mentioned.
The glossary examples support that language work. Two handwriting pages then divide the ten words into short, repeatable practice groups.
The Fry sight words 51-60 set can be taught as one sequence or revisited in smaller groups according to pupils' reading and handwriting needs.
What is included?
- 10 words: will, up, other, about, out, many, then, them, these, so.
- 2 picture-glossary pages with meanings and example sentences.
- 2 handwriting sheets using grey models, dotted letters and independent copying space.
- 8 PDF pages in total: front cover, instructions, glossary, handwriting sheets and two terms pages.
How to use this Fry sight words 51-60
Act out up and out before reading their glossary entries. Use two-step classroom directions to demonstrate then, and give a simple cause-and-result sentence for so. Pupils can rehearse each word aloud before using the three-stage writing strip.
Review these and them with real objects. Ask children to check whether tall letters reach the top guide and whether each copied word is separated clearly.
Meanings in the Fry sight words 51-60 glossary
will
Meaning: Shows that something is expected to happen later.
Example: We will visit tomorrow.
up
Meaning: Towards a higher place or position.
Example: The balloon floated up.
other
Meaning: A different or additional person or thing.
Example: Put the other shoe on.
about
Meaning: On the subject of or approximately.
Example: We read a book about space.
out
Meaning: Away from the inside of something.
Example: Take the blocks out of the box.
many
Meaning: A large number of people or things.
Example: Many birds sat in the tree.
then
Meaning: At that time or next in order.
Example: Wash your hands, then eat.
them
Meaning: Refers to people or things already mentioned.
Example: The apples are ripe, so pick them.
these
Meaning: Points to people or things nearby.
Example: These socks are clean.
so
Meaning: Shows a result or degree.
Example: It rained, so we stayed inside.
Teaching and follow-up ideas
- Follow an action instruction containing up, out and then.
- Compare one object with the other object.
- Count a small group and discuss whether many is an exact number.
- Join a cause and result with so in an oral sentence.
Support and challenge
Use objects and movement to establish meaning before handwriting. Keep a finger under the model for longer words such as other and these, and stop after one accurate line if fatigue affects formation.
For challenge, pupils can write a two-part instruction using then or explain a result using so, incorporating another word from the set.
Where this fits in learning
Positions 51-60 support increasingly connected sentences rather than isolated labels. They are useful once pupils can recognise common pronouns and verb forms from earlier sets. Continue with 61-70 for verbs, pronouns and time-related language.
For Fry sight words 51-60, The repeated handwriting routine is intended to reinforce taught spellings, not replace decoding or sentence-level reading. That balance is consistent with 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 Fry sight words are included in positions 51-60?
will, up, other, about, out, many, then, them, these, so. Each word has a meaning, an example sentence and handwriting practice.
What is included in the downloadable PDF?
The eight-page PDF contains a cover, instructions, two glossary pages, two handwriting practice pages and two terms-of-use pages.
How does each handwriting activity work?
Pupils trace grey models, follow dotted letters and then copy the word independently on Foundation writing guides.
Should children memorise every word as an indivisible shape?
No. Use the glossary and sentences for meaning, draw attention to known letter-sound patterns and explicitly explain any less predictable spelling.
Can I print only one five-word practice page?
Yes. The Fry sight words 51-60 workbook divides the ten words into two groups of five, so teachers can print the group that matches current learning.
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