Recognizing word patterns
In these grade 3 phonics worksheets, students practice recognizing and using more complex word patterns including diphthongs, consonant digraphs, triple consonant blends, trigraphs and silent letters.
Diphthong worksheets - using diphthongs au, aw, oi, oy, ou, ow
Consonant digraphs - using digraphs ch, ck, ph, sh, th, ss, wr, wh, kn and ng
Consonant blends - using S-blends, L-blends and triple consonant blends
Trigraphs - identifying common trigraphs (e.g. sch)
Deconstructing words - hunting for smaller words within larger words
Constructing words - creating CVC, CVCe and CVVC words
Syllable matching - matching exercises with 2 and 3 syllable words
Silent letters - finding silent letters in grade 3 level words