What do good readers do when they come to a tricky word in a text?
For example:
Today I road my bike.
In this lesson you will learn that good readers solve tricky words while they are reading
by using the bossy e strategy.
Let’s ReviewLet’s Review
bite
bit
Short Vowel Long VowelSay i !
Let’s ReviewA Common Mistake
snake
Let’s ReviewCore Lesson
s i d eV C e owel
onsonant
Say i !
wordword pattern
Let’s ReviewCore Lesson
It was time to ride the plane. We were going to a new home in a new place.
timeV C e
Say i !
Does this word follow the VCe
pattern?
Let’s ReviewCore Lesson
Stop at the tricky word.1
2 Ask, “Does this word follow the VCe pattern?”
3 If yes, say the vowels name and make the e silent to read the word.
Let’s ReviewCore Lesson
I could feel my body shake and my nose move. What if there is a snake?
noseV C e
Say o!
Does this word follow the VCe
pattern?
Let’s ReviewCore Lesson
Stop at the tricky word.1
2 Ask, “Does this word follow the Vce pattern?”
3 If yes, say the vowels name and make the e silent to read the word.
In this lesson you have learned how good readers
solve tricky words while they are reading by using the
bossy e strategy.
Let’s ReviewGuided PracticeNow you try:
It was time to ride the plane. We were going to a new home in a new place.
Does this word follow the VCe
pattern?
homeSay o!
V C e
Let’s ReviewExtension Activities
Follow the steps in your own books.Once you’ve practiced with several VCe words, find a family member, teacher, or classmate and show them how you solve these words.
Let’s ReviewQuick Quiz
Stop when you come to a tricky word. Follow the steps you’ve learned to solve the word.
There was a note on the table for Mike from Jane. It said, “Do you want to go for a hike or a bake? Be on time. Play nice. Do not misplace your note.