Understanding Silent Letters

What Are Silent Letters?

Silent letters are letters in a word that are not pronounced. They can be tricky, but understanding them can make reading and spelling a lot easier! For example, in the word “knife”, the k is silent, and we say it like “nife.” Knowing silent letters helps us spell words correctly and sound them out when reading.

Common Silent Letters

Here are some common silent letters and examples of words that contain them:

• K: in knight, knee
• B: in debt, thumb
• H: in honor, hour
• W: in wrist, write
• G: in gnome, sign

Interactive Activity: Find the Silent Letters!

Let's have some fun! Can you find the silent letter in these words?

Try to say each word out loud and listen for the silent letter. Can you guess them all?

Practice Makes Perfect!

Here are some fun activities to practice silent letters:

• Write 5 words that have silent letters and underline the silent letters.
• Create a silly sentence using at least three words with silent letters.
• Draw a picture of an object that has a silent letter in its name, like a knife!

Conclusion

Silent letters can be tricky, but with practice, you can learn to spot them easily! Remember, they are just letters that like to be quiet. Keep reading and writing, and soon you’ll be a silent letter expert!