Do you want some engaging ways to teach silent letters in words? I have plenty of practice activities for silent letters words. Just read to find out!
What is a silent letter? These are letters in words that don’t make any sound. They get thrown in a word and confuse readers. Did you know that according to Reader’s Digest website that around 60 % of English words have silent letters. No wonder readers get confused. Have you ever had a student sound out a word with a silent letter placed in it? I have! Next, I always start by asking does that word make sense? Then we get to the part about some letters are silent. (tricksters)