Understanding silent letters Normal Phonics Worksheets for Ages 5-8

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Read Words with Silent Letters (h,k,w,b)

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Is It Silent? Worksheet
Is It Silent? Worksheet

Is It Silent? Worksheet

Phonetics can be tricky, like the sound of /e/ in 'egg' vs. the silent /e/ at the end of 'slime'. Ask your students to give more examples. Read out the words in this worksheet with your kids and ask them to identify the silent /e/ ones.
Is It Silent? Worksheet
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Silent Letter Maze Worksheet
Silent Letter Maze Worksheet

Silent Letter Maze Worksheet

Learning to read can be tricky, especially with words with irregular pronunciations. Explain to your child that some words have consonants we do not pronounce when reading. Ask them for examples like 'knife' and 'knob'. These consonants are called silent letters. Download this pdf to practice words with silent letters and complete the maze.
Silent Letter Maze Worksheet
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