Word families are groups of words that share a common ending sound, also known as a rime. Recognizing these patterns helps improve reading fluency and spelling skills. This worksheet will help you master common word families, expanding your vocabulary and making reading more enjoyable.
Match the word to its definition.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Rime | A. To move quickly on foot. |
| 2. Vowel | B. The ending part of a word that creates the word family. |
| 3. Consonant | C. A letter that is not a, e, i, o, or u. |
| 4. Run | D. A letter like a, e, i, o, u. |
| 5. Blend | E. Two or three letters that make two sounds together. |
Complete the paragraph below using words from the -at family: cat, hat, mat, sat, bat.
The _______ ______ on the _______. The _______ flew in the sky and almost landed on the _______.
Think about what you’ve learned about word families. Why is it helpful to know about them when you are reading or writing?
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