Silent Letters in 6th Grade Words

Say each word aloud and have students listen for the sound each spelling makes. Ask students to find one more word for each Greek spelling.

Circle the silent letter in 16 words like debt and salmon, then use 4 words in sentences. A silent letter is written in a word but not spoken, like the k in knot. The directions on the page read: In Part A, say each word quietly and circle the consonant you cannot hear. In Part B, write 4 sentences, each using a different word from Part A. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 6th Grade spelling, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with multisyllabic words and silent letters. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

Spelling Words With Greek Roots covers ph for /f/ as in graph, ch for /k/ as in school, rh for /r/ as in rhyme and psych as in psychology.

A silent letter is written in a word but not spoken, like the k in knot. The sheet includes debt, island, castle, honest and plumber.

Yes. On Silent Letters Practice, students write 4 sentences, each with a different word from Part A.