Spell the long a word: silent e, ai, ay, ea, ey, eigh
Free printable Grade 3 English worksheet for "Spell the long a word: silent e, ai, ay, ea, ey, eigh" — practice short and long vowels (reading foundations). No-prep, print or assign online.
This worksheet focuses on the long 'a' vowel sound represented by silent e, ai, ay, ea, ey, and eigh spelling patterns. Teachers can use this resource to reinforce students' understanding of vowel patterns and improve spelling accuracy in grade 3 learners. It supports reading foundations by providing targeted practice in recognizing and spelling long vowel sounds.
Learning objectives
- Identify and spell long 'a' vowel sounds using silent e, ai, ay, ea, ey, and eigh patterns.
- Differentiate between various long 'a' vowel spellings in words.
- Apply knowledge of long 'a' vowel patterns to correctly complete spelling exercises.
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Is the “Spell the long a word: silent e, ai, ay, ea, ey, eigh” worksheet free?
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What grade or age is this English & Reading worksheet for?
It's designed for Grade 3 (ages 8–9), covering Short and long vowels.
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Yes — a matching answer key is included so you can grade it in seconds.
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