Long Vowel Silent E Worksheets
Students add a silent e to eight short vowel words and write the new long vowel word, pick between word pairs like hop and hope in sentences, and sort ten words into short vowel and long vowel columns.
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Long Vowel Silent E
Add a silent e to the end of each word. Write the new word. Read both words. The silent e makes the vowel say its name.
Circle the word that finishes the sentence. Write it on the line.
- I tied a red around my neck like a hero. capecap
- We our bikes to the park. rodrode
- She took a bath in the . tubetub
- A frog can over the log. hophope
- I put an ice in my glass. cubecub
- Use to stick the paper to the wall. taptape
Short or Long Vowel
Read each word. Write it in the right column.
Pick one short vowel word and its silent e partner. Write a sentence with each.
Long Vowel Silent E: Answer Key
Add a silent e to the end of each word. Write the new word. Read both words. The silent e makes the vowel say its name.
Circle the word that finishes the sentence. Write it on the line.
- I tied a red cape around my neck like a hero. capecap
- We rode our bikes to the park. rodrode
- She took a bath in the tub. tubetub
- A frog can hop over the log. hophope
- I put an ice cube in my glass. cubecub
- Use tape to stick the paper to the wall. taptape
Short or Long Vowel: Answer Key
Read each word. Write it in the right column.
Pick one short vowel word and its silent e partner. Write a sentence with each.
Teaching tips
- Common Core RF.1.3.c asks students to know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds, and RF.1.2.a asks them to distinguish long from short vowel sounds.
- Read each pair aloud: cap, cape. The silent e makes the vowel say its name.
- Have students cover the e with a finger, read the word, then uncover it and read again.
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