Read long-vowel sentences
~8 min
Look for silent e, vowel teams, and other long-vowel clues as you read.
Spotting Long Vowel Patterns
The cake is on the tray.
Look for patterns like 'silent e' at the end of a word or two vowels next to each other. These clues show that the vowel says its own name.
💡 If you see a silent e, the vowel before it usually sounds like its name.