Year 3 · English · Spelling · Free Printable
Silent Letters
Practise spelling words that contain silent letters (kn, wr, mb, gh and more).
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Learning Intention
Students will identify and spell common words that contain silent letters.
Australian Curriculum
Supports Year 3 English literacy and spelling learning (AC9E3LY09).
Teacher Notes
Highlight the silent letter in each word. Practise saying and writing the words in sentences.
Skills Practised
- Silent letters
- Spelling patterns
- Word reading
- Phonics
About This Worksheet
This Year 3 spelling worksheet focuses on words containing silent letters. Students practise noticing letter patterns that are not pronounced and applying the correct spelling when reading and writing words.
What Students Practise
- Identifying silent letters in words
- Reading words accurately
- Grouping words with useful spelling patterns
- Applying correct spelling in context
How to Use It
Have students say each word, identify the silent letter and look for a pattern or word family where possible. Encourage them to write the word and check the spelling rather than relying only on how it sounds.
Parent Tip
Choose a few silent-letter words from your child's reading. Ask which letter is silent, then have your child spell the word aloud and write it in a sentence.
Related Year 3 practice
Build spelling confidence by pairing this activity with other Year 3 English resources for word patterns, vocabulary and sentence work.
Quick review routine
After completing the sheet, choose three words and ask the student to identify the silent letter, say the word, spell it aloud and use it in a sentence.