Free printable silent e — long a phonics worksheets. Five practice activities: decodable passage, word sort, phrasing cards, rapid naming chart, and word search.
A free illustrated mini-book for Silent E — Long A, plus the same story as a passage sheet for highlighting.
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Dave and Jake had a race. They ran from the big red gate to a cave by the lake. "I will not be late!" said Dave. "The race is my game to win!" said Jake. They ran and ran. A big wave came up from the lake and got Dave wet! But he was brave. He made it to the cave. "You win!" said Jake. "What a fun race." Dave gave a glad wave back.
When a is followed by one consonant and an e, the a says its name and the e is silent.
Print it full size for the wall, or smaller for a phonics notebook.
The words this story set practices, in the two groups used by the word sort.
cat, mat, bat, lap, tap, cap, nap, gap, can, wag
cake, make, bake, lake, tape, cape, name, game, cave, wave
Silent e long a words to read, match and write, with pictures. Each PDF has its answer key on page 2.
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Cut-apart word cards to sort: Short A (CVC) or Long A (a_e). Answer key on page 2.
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A new decodable story with the same silent e — long a sounds — each comes with its own set of worksheets.
The silent e pattern, specifically a_e, is a crucial step in first-grade phonics, marking the transition from short vowel sounds to long vowels. Young learners often find this pattern tricky because the 'e' at the end of words like "cake" or "make" doesn't make its own sound but dramatically changes the sound of the preceding 'a'. Without understanding this "magic e" influence, students might misread "cake" as "cak" or "made" as "mad," reverting to short vowel pronunciations. This can lead to frustration when encountering new words like "gate" or "tape," as the visual presence of the 'e' can be confusing if its function isn't explicitly taught as a vowel sound shifter. Mastering a_e is foundational for unlocking a vast array of new vocabulary. Our worksheets are designed to solidify understanding of the a_e pattern. Begin with the decodable passage, "Kate's Cake," encouraging students to identify and highlight all the a_e words they read. Follow this with the word sort, where children categorize words like "bake" and "lake," reinforcing the visual and auditory pattern. The phrasing cards help build fluency and comprehension by grouping a_e words into meaningful phrases. Finally, utilize the Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) chart to practice quick recognition of target words such as "name," "game," and "safe," building automaticity and confidence in reading words with the silent e long A sound. Consistent practice with these varied activities will ensure mastery.
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