What do good readers do when they do not know how to read a word?

For example:

n o t e

In this lesson you will learn that good readers solve tricky

words by using the bossy e strategy.

Let’s ReviewLet’s Review

Short Vowels Long

a eio

u

cap cape

pet Pete

bit bite

not note

cut cute

Let’s ReviewA Common Mistake

snake

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

s i d eV C e owel

onsonant

Say i !

word

word pattern

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

n o t eV C e owel

onsonant

Say o!

word

word pattern

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

Check for the VCe word pattern.1

2 Say the vowels name and keep the e silent.

3 Blend all the sounds and read the word.

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

c u b eV C e owel

onsonant

Say u!

word

word pattern

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

Check for the VCe word pattern.1

2 Say the vowels name and keep the e silent.

3 Blend all the sounds and read the word.

In this lesson you have learned how good readers solve tricky words by using

the bossy e strategy.

Let’s ReviewGuided Practice

Now you try:

t i m eword

word pattern

V C e owel

onsonant

Say i !

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

Use the bossy e strategy to solve the tricky words below.

make nose