TM

Let’s Learn Readers TM

Word Families

Poor Nell is not well. Will she ever feel

swell again? Find out in this rib-tickling Nell Is

Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Not Well
tale that teaches lots and lots of -ell words.

by Liza Charlesworth • illustrated by Mick Reid

Let’s Learn Readers boost key literacy skills

through engaging, easy-to-read stories. Share
this super-fun book with your child to jumpstart
phonics learning!

$2.99 U.S. SC-568615

ISBN: 978-0-545-68615-0
EAN

www.scholastic.com
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
 Nell Is
Not Well

Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
by Liza Charlesworth • illustrated by Mick Reid

SCHOLASTIC INC.
New York • Toronto • London • Auckland • Sydney
Mexico City • New Delhi • Hong Kong • Buenos Aires

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written
permission of the publisher. For information regarding permission, write to Scholastic Inc., Attention:
Permissions Department, 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012.
Designed by Grafica, Inc.
ISBN: 978-0-545-68615-0 
Copyright © 2009 by Lefty’s Editorial Services.
All rights reserved. Published by Scholastic Inc.
SCHOLASTIC, LET’S LEARN READERS™, and associated logos are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc.
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 14 15 16 17 18 19/0
Printed in China.
 The Ell
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources

Fa mily

What Is a Word Family?

A word family is a group of
words that rhyme and share
the same spelling pattern, such
as Nell, bell, and tell. Read this
story to learn more –ell words!

Meet Nell.
Nell is a member of the Ell family.
2
 Nell was not well.
So she sent Nell to bed.
One day, Mrs. Ell could tell

3
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
 Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources

4
said Mrs. Ell.
“Swell!” said Nell.
“Ring this bell if you need me,”
 Ding-a-ling!
Nell rang the bell.
5
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
 Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources

6
“My bear fell.

“Very well,” said Mrs. Ell.

Can you get it?” said Nell.
 Ding-a-ling!
Nell rang the bell.
7
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
 Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources

8
“More soup, please.

“Very well,” said Mrs. Ell.

I love the smell!” said Nell.
 Ding-a-ling!
Nell rang the bell.
9
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
 Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources

10
“Very well,” said Mrs. Ell.
and brush and ball?” said Nell.
“Can I have my book and shell
 Nell felt better.
After a lot of bell-ringing,

But now Mrs. Ell did not feel well.

11
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
 Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources

12
“Ring this bell
if you need me,” said Nell.
So Nell sent Mrs. Ell to bed.
 Ding-a-ling!
“Swell!” said Mrs. Ell.

13
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
 Word Family Review
Point to the -ell word in each room and
read it aloud.
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources

bell well yell

tell smell shell

dell Nell cell

fell swell

sell spell

14
Word Family Match
Read each definition. Then go to the bowl
and put your finger on the right -ell word.
Definitions

Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
1 something you ring

2 to scream

3 odor

4 great

5 a girl’s name

smell yell
swell
bell Nell

-ell words

Answers: 1. bell, 2. yell, 3. smell, 4. swell, 5. Nell

15
 Word Family Bingo
Which words belong to the –ell family?
Cover them with buttons or pennies.
Get four in a row to win!
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources

bell plate yell tail

luck prank trick shell

smell fell well tell

nail spell duck late

Answers: Bingo is the third row across: smell, fell, well, tell.

16
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources
 Let’s Learn Readers TM

Word Families

Poor Nell is not well. Will she ever feel

swell again? Find out in this rib-tickling Nell Is
Let's Learn Readers: Nell Is Not Well © Lefty's Editorial Services, Scholastic Teaching Resources

Not Well
tale that teaches lots and lots of -ell words.

by Liza Charlesworth • illustrated by Mick Reid

Let’s Learn Readers boost key literacy skills

through engaging, easy-to-read stories. Share
this super-fun book with your child to jumpstart
phonics learning!

www.scholastic.com