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I_E Split Digraph (/aɪ/) Decodable Words

3 verified decodable words targeting the split digraph i-e. Each word contains 4 letters and 3 phonemes; the silent e signals the preceding vowel's long sound.

Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
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WordSounds (Sound Boxes)Syllable & Pattern
bike
b/b/i_e/aɪ/k/k/
VCe Syllable (b + ike)
kite
k/k/i_e/aɪ/t/t/
VCe Syllable (k + ite)
time
t/t/i_e/aɪ/m/m/
VCe Syllable (t + ime)

Instructional Focus & Delivery Notes

  • Split Digraph Structure: Highlight how the vowel letter and silent e work together as one team despite being separated by a consonant.
  • Sound Counting: Have the student count the sounds in each word (exactly 3 sounds) and compare with the letter count (4 letters).
  • Continuous Blending: Model stretching the vowel sound smoothly: /k/ ... /eɪ/ ... /k/ → cake.