What do good readers do when they come to a tricky word in a text? For example: Today I road my bike.

In this lesson you will learn that good readers solve tricky words while they are reading by using the bossy e strategy.

Let’s Review bite bite bit bit Short Vowel Long Vowel Say i !

Let’s Review A Common Mistake snake snake

Let’s Review Core Lesson s i d e V C e Say i ! word word pattern

Let’s Review Core Lesson It was time to ride the plane. We were going to a new home in a new place. time time V C e Say i ! Does this word follow the VCe pattern?

Let’s Review Core Lesson Stop at the tricky word. 1 2 Ask, “Does this word follow the VCe pattern?” 3 If yes, say the vowels name and make the e silent to read the word.

Let’s Review Core Lesson I could feel my body shake and my nose move. What if there is a snake? nose nose V C e Say o! Does this word follow the VCe pattern?

Let’s Review Core Lesson Stop at the tricky word. 1 2 Ask, “Does this word follow the Vce pattern?” 3 If yes, say the vowels name and make the e silent to read the word.

In this lesson you have learned how good readers solve tricky words while they are reading by using the bossy e strategy.

Let’s Review Guided Practice Now you try: It was time to ride the plane. We were going to a new home in a new place. Does this word follow the VCe pattern? home home Say o! V C e

Let’s Review Extension Activities Follow the steps in your own books. Once you’ve practiced with several VCe words, find a family member, teacher, or classmate and show them how you solve these words.

Let’s Review Quick Quiz Stop when you come to a tricky word. Follow the steps you’ve learned to solve the word. There was a note on the table for Mike from Jane. It said, “Do you want to go for a hike or a bake? Be on time. Play nice. Do not misplace your note.