CVCe Nonsense Word Fluency Strips – Free Silent E Phonics Practice for Small-Groups
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCe nonsense word fluency strips. Students decode silent e nonsense words to build fluency and strengthen phonics mastery.
These CVCe nonsense word fluency strips help students master the silent e pattern by practicing with decodable nonsense words. Because nonsense words can’t be memorized, students must rely on decoding skills, making this activity highly effective for building fluency and automaticity. Perfect for science of reading-aligned small-groups, interventions, or independent practice.
Nonsense word examples: mape, tife, wone, sote
Reinforces the long vowel + silent e spelling pattern
Strips are designed for repeated reads to increase fluency speed and accuracy
Great for quick warm-ups, fluency races, or partner practice
Use weekly for progress monitoring or as a literacy center routine
These strips train students to decode silently e words accurately while boosting overall fluency.
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Tara West
Teacher-Author
Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
