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Magic E: a_e and i_e
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Phonics worksheet · Long vowels
Real or Silly Words? 2
Silly words with vowel teams, digraphs and bossy R (sheem, glark, plurt) mixed with real ones to sound out and sort.
- Grade level
- 2nd grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Long vowels
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Long vowel sounds, Magic e, Vowel teams, Spelling choices
What kids do
“Sound out each word. Is it a real word or a silly word? Write it in the right column.”
Printed on the sheet:
- A silly word follows the sound rules but has no meaning. Sound it out, then decide: is it a real word?
Words on this sheet
boatchabchainstormnightvoinplurtglarkfoatsheemsharkreal wordsheepsilly word
Teacher tip
Silly words show who can really decode vowel teams and bossy R.
How to use it
- Read the words out loud and listen for the vowel saying its name.
- Use a vowel team anchor chart while kids work.
- Keep a set of letter tiles or magnetic letters on the table for building words.
Watch for
Kids who add an e to every word. Ask them to read the word both ways.
Talk about it
- What other way could this sound be spelled?
- How did you figure out that word?
Take it further
Play “short or long” with word cards and a jump left or right.
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