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U_E Split Digraph (/juː/ & /uː/) Decodable Words

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

Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Score / Notes: ______ / 3
WordSounds (Sound Boxes)Syllable & Pattern
cube
c/k/u_e/juː/b/b/
VCe Syllable (c + ube)
tube
t/t/u_e/uː/b/b/
VCe Syllable (t + ube)
mule
m/m/u_e/juː/l/l/
VCe Syllable (m + ule)

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.