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What is the CVCe pattern in spelling?

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The CVCe pattern consists of a consonant (C), followed by a vowel (V), followed by a consonant (C), and then an 'e' at the end. The 'e' is silent and makes the vowel long.

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Provide an example of a word that follows the CVCe pattern.

Back

One example is 'cake'.

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What is the significance of the silent 'e' in CVCe words?

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The silent 'e' at the end of CVCe words changes the vowel sound from short to long.

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Identify a word that does NOT follow the CVCe pattern.

Back

The word 'day' does not follow the CVCe pattern.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means a flat surface for skating?

Back

The correct spelling is 'skate'.

Front

Which word follows the CVCe pattern: 'steak' or 'snake'?

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The word 'snake' follows the CVCe pattern.

Front

What is a common mistake when identifying CVCe words?

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A common mistake is confusing words that have a different vowel sound or structure, such as 'day' which does not follow the CVCe pattern.

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What type of vowel sound does the CVCe pattern create?

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The CVCe pattern creates a long vowel sound.

Front

List three words that follow the CVCe pattern.

Back

Three words that follow the CVCe pattern are 'cake', 'skate', and 'snake'.

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What is the role of the consonants in the CVCe pattern?

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The consonants in the CVCe pattern frame the vowel and help define the word structure.