CVC Word List Uses
CVC Word List Uses
Now that you have such a useful resource, it’s time to make the most of it! Try these ideas to
get started with CVC words in your classroom:
1. Reading in Pairs: When you start working on a new vowel sound, have students
practice sounding out the words aloud together. They can take turns reading a word
aloud, perhaps crossing out the ones they’ve read. This will give you a sense of what
they get stuck on if you collect the worksheets when they’re finished.
2. CVC Word Review: Hand your students a version of the sheet without the words in
the columns and have them brainstorm as many as they can remember, writing them
in the correct “rhyming column” as they go. Pro Tip: This makes a great
brainstorming activity at the beginning of a unit to get a sense of what your students
already know.
3. Spelling Dictation: Use your list to read aloud CVC words for spelling practice. Your
students will write down what you say while you keep track of the ones you’ve
already used.
4. Reading Flashcards: Use a paper cutter to slice apart the columns and then to slice
each word off into its own rectangle. Place the cards face down on the table and have
student sound at the words as they flip them over for oral practice. Pro Tip: Add a
second set to play Memory or Go Fish by finding pairs.
5. Highlighter Quiz: Check your kids’ listening skills by handing out a full CVC word
worksheet photocopied in black and white. As you read the words aloud, have your
students highlight them. You can even color code this activity to check their
understanding of individual words.