Word Ladder Poison - Ivy Unit 1: Week 5

On the bottom rung of your ladder spell… poison

Take away three letters from “poison” to make a word for a plant food that is a staple for people in Hawaii. poison

poi You should have spelled…

Use the vowel digraph in “poi” to make a word for what you call it when you cook food on high heat, usually from above. poi

broil You should have spelled…

broil Change the ending of “broil” to make a word for the color of mud.

brown You should have spelled…

brown Drop two letters from “brown” to make a word that tells something belongs to someone.

own You should have spelled…

own Change one letter in “own” to make a word for a bird known for being wise.

owl You should have spelled…

owl Add two letters to “owl” to make a word for movement in a stealthy manner.

prowl You should have spelled…

prowl Change the ending of “prowl” to make a word for a feeling of self- respect or personal worth.

proud You should have spelled…

proud Scramble the last four letters in “proud” to make a word for a harsh, uninviting appearance

dour You should have spelled…

dour Change the beginning letter of “dour” to make a word for sixty minutes.

hour You should have spelled…

hour Change the ending of “hour” to make a word for a habitation for bees.

hive You should have spelled…

hive Use the middle of “hive” and add a letter to make a word for a vine with green leaves.

ivy You should have spelled…

You’ve just gone from poison to ivy. Way to go!