Read Words with Silent Letters (h,k,w,b) - Lesson for Grade 3, Chapter - Spelling Patterns
In this engaging lesson titled "Read Words with Silent Letters (h,k,w,b)," third-grade students will embark on a fascinating journey through the world of silent letters, a key component of the Phonics unit under the Spelling Patterns chapter. Students will learn to read and recognize words where letters such as 'h', 'k', 'w', and 'b' are silent, enhancing their reading fluency and comprehension.
Understanding silent letters is crucial for students as it aids in the accurate pronunciation of words, an essential skill in both oral and written communication. This knowledge also helps in improving spelling abilities, enabling students to spell words correctly even when they contain letters that are not pronounced.
The lesson features interactive activities including "Reading Words with Silent Letters," where students will practice reading aloud words that contain silent letters. The "Silent Letter Maze Worksheet" will challenge students to identify and navigate through words with silent letters, reinforcing their understanding. Lastly, the "Find The Missing Word Worksheet" will test their ability to recognize and fill in the correct word with a silent letter in sentences, further solidifying their grasp of the concept.
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Activity 1 / Reading Words with Silent Letters
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Activity 2 / Silent Letter Maze Worksheet
Learning how to read can be quite tricky for your little students, especially with all those words that don’t quite follow the regular rules of pronunciation. You can begin easing their confusion a bit by teaching them that some words have consonants that we do not pronounce when we read them. Examples of these words are ‘knife’ and ‘knob’. Ask your child if they can give you some more examples like these ones. Such consonants are called silent letters. Now, follow the words with silent letters in this printable pdf to get through the maze.
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Activity 3 / Find The Missing Word Worksheet
When learning to read and write, silent letters are a tough topic to tackle since we don’t sound out the letter when we say the word aloud. Help your little learners master reading silent letters like «b» or «k» with this vividly illustrated worksheet! While working, read the sentences and fill in the blanks, selecting the correct word and checking the box. Read all the way to the bottom of the page, and then go back to review the words that contained the silent letters!
