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Beginning Phonics Patterns

Decodable — The Pen

Use this decodable text to give students practice reading closed-syllable words with short 'e'. For example, the letter 'e' in pen represents the short 'e' sound because the vowel is closed in by the consonant 'n'.

This free printable resource for teachers is designed to help students build fluency in reading closed-syllable words with short 'e'.

See our guide on How to Use Decodable Texts.

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