Words where the vowel "says its name" — cake, bike, hope, cute. Magic-e and the first long-vowel patterns.
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Level 4: Advanced →These 46 free printable decodable readers cover the long vowels & silent e stage of phonics — designed for Grade 1 · growing readers. Words where the vowel "says its name" — cake, bike, hope, cute. Magic-e and the first long-vowel patterns. Every reader uses only words that follow the phonics patterns at this level, plus a small set of taught sight words, so your child can sound out nearly every word and build real reading confidence.
Each reader is an 8-page full-color illustrated mini-book: print one sheet, cut, fold, and staple, with comprehension questions on the back page. There is also a large-print read-aloud version of every story. Not sure this is the right level? Use the level picker above to move up or down, or start from the decodable readers home page. For matching skill practice, see our phonics worksheets. Ready for the next step? Try our reading comprehension passages with questions for 1st to 3rd grade.