Word Lists

Word Lists by Phonics Pattern

Every list here is built around one phonics pattern, the same way reading is taught. Start with CVC words, move through silent-e and digraphs, and give each sound the focused practice it needs.

• CVC WordsCVC WordsA CVC word list (consonant-vowel-consonant) for early readers. The perfect first words to sound out and blend, grouped by short vowel sound.
• Silent-E (CVCe) WordsSilent-E (CVCe) WordsA silent-e word list for teaching the magic-e rule. CVCe words where a final e makes the vowel say its long name, grouped by vowel.
• Words With “th”Words With “th”A th words list for teaching the th digraph. Both the voiced th (this, that) and the unvoiced th (thin, bath), grouped by position in the word.