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.