Problem Overview:
The task is a
Word Shapes Puzzle where you need to match words from a given list to boxes that have the same shape. After matching, you must color specific word boxes based on certain criteria:
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BL blend: Light blue (words containing "bl")
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SL blend: Pink (words containing "sl")
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SH digraph: Yellow (words containing "sh")
List of Words:
- bed
- fed
- red
- shed
- sled
- led
- cod
- rod
- yes
- block
Step-by-Step Solution:
#### 1. Match Words to Shapes:
We will compare the length and structure of each word to the shapes provided.
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#1: Shape = 3 squares in a row.
- Possible matches: "bed," "fed," "red."
- Match: "bed" (3 letters).
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#2: Shape = 4 squares in an L-shape.
- Possible matches: "shed," "sled," "block."
- Match: "shed" (4 letters).
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#3: Shape = 2 squares stacked vertically.
- Possible matches: "led," "rod."
- Match: "led" (3 letters, but only 2 squares are used).
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#4: Shape = 4 squares in a T-shape.
- Possible matches: "sled," "block."
- Match: "sled" (4 letters).
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#5: Shape = 4 squares in a zigzag pattern.
- Possible matches: "cod," "rod."
- Match: "cod" (3 letters, but only 3 squares are used).
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#6: Shape = 2 squares stacked horizontally.
- Possible matches: "yes."
- Match: "yes" (3 letters, but only 2 squares are used).
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#7: Shape = 2 squares in an L-shape.
- Possible matches: "fed," "red."
- Match: "fed" (3 letters).
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#8: Shape = 3 squares in a row.
- Possible matches: "red."
- Match: "red" (3 letters).
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#9: Shape = 2 squares stacked vertically.
- Possible matches: "rod."
- Match: "rod" (3 letters, but only 2 squares are used).
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#10: Shape = 2 squares stacked vertically.
- Possible matches: "block."
- Match: "block" (5 letters, but only 2 squares are used).
#### 2. Color the Word Boxes:
Now, we identify which words contain the specified blends or digraphs and color them accordingly:
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BL blend: "block" (light blue)
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SL blend: "sled" (pink)
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SH digraph: "shed" (yellow)
#### Final Matches and Coloring:
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#1: "bed" (no special coloring)
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#2: "shed" (yellow)
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#3: "led" (no special coloring)
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#4: "sled" (pink)
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#5: "cod" (no special coloring)
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#6: "yes" (no special coloring)
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#7: "fed" (no special coloring)
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#8: "red" (no special coloring)
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#9: "rod" (no special coloring)
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#10: "block" (light blue)
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
\text{#1: bed} & \text{(no color)} \\
\text{#2: shed} & \text{(yellow)} \\
\text{#3: led} & \text{(no color)} \\
\text{#4: sled} & \text{(pink)} \\
\text{#5: cod} & \text{(no color)} \\
\text{#6: yes} & \text{(no color)} \\
\text{#7: fed} & \text{(no color)} \\
\text{#8: red} & \text{(no color)} \\
\text{#9: rod} & \text{(no color)} \\
\text{#10: block} & \text{(light blue)} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of spelling worksheet for 1st grade.
