ATE Word Family Worksheet
This ate word family worksheet has 1st graders read eight long a -ate words and write the right one in six sentences. An answer key is included for fast, easy checking.
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This ate word family worksheet helps first graders read and write long a words that end in -ate. Words like gate, late, plate, crate and skate share the same ending, and the silent e at the end makes the a say its name. Once children can blend a beginning sound or blend with -ate, they can read a whole family of words with ease and confidence.
Students read the eight words in the word bank, then read six short sentences about everyday things like a dinner table, a calendar, a skating rink and a box of apples. They write the missing -ate word in each box so the sentence makes sense. Two extra words in the bank are not used, so children must read every sentence carefully instead of guessing. Use the page for phonics centers, morning work, small group lessons or homework.
What’s Included
- A worksheet page with an eight-word -ate word bank and six fill-in sentences
- Large, clear print and roomy answer boxes for 1st grade
- A bright sticker-style picture of a pair of red ice skates
- A complete answer key on the final page
Why This Worksheet Helps Kids
First, it builds decoding skills as children blend beginning sounds and blends like cr, pl, sk and st with the -ate rime. Second, it practices the silent e pattern that turns short a into long a. Third, it strengthens reading comprehension, because each word must fit the meaning of its sentence, which carries the skills from any 1st grade word families worksheet into real reading.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Before starting, write -ate on a whiteboard and let children add letter cards to make new words. After the page, challenge students to write their own sentence with rate or state, the two words left in the bank. Pair the ate word family worksheet with the ake family for a quick long a review.
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