Read, Write, Draw, Cut, and Paste! Word Study Activities for First Grade

Are your students having trouble with spelling final-e in words? These worksheets are a great way for your to give your students extra practice with final-e spellings. 

With each included sheet, students will first reading and  drawing words that end with silent e, and then they will practice writing the word two times. The final phase has students cutting and pasting letters to build the word.

The Final -e Word Study Worksheet Bundle includes 44 worksheets to help students practice reading, writing, and spelling. Final -e vowel groups included are: aCe, oCe, uCe, and iCe. 

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

Encourage your fast finishers to continue their learning by identifying other words with final -e in classroom texts and creating a personal dictionary of new words.

For struggling readers, try one of the following scaffolding/differentiation strategies:

• Complete the activities in small groups or using 1:1 instructional techniques.
• Have students read all words prior to drawing and writing,  discussing each word and how it might be illustrated. 

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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