CVVC Word Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: RF.K.2

Core Standard
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The consonant-vowel-vowel-consonant pattern is found in words like: pool and pair. This spelling pattern occurs when a word has two internal vowels and two external vowels. The vowel can be used to produce one or two sounds. These words are often difficult for students to pronounce because they are unsure of the sound made by the vowel pair. Below you will find worksheets that will provide students with a great practice set for words that follow the cvvc pattern.

CVVC Word Worksheets:

Vowel Pairs – Choose the correct vowel pair to complete each word.

Boxing Club – Sort the words into the right boxes.

Space For Feet – Write two CVVC words for each vowel pair.

CVVC Words – Fill in the missing vowels in each word. You may use each pair of vowels as many times as needed.

Correct Sets – Choose the correct set of vowels to complete each word. Write them on the lines. Then write the word. Use the pictures for clues.

In the Middle – Fill in the correct letter pair to complete each word.

All Set? – Choose the correct set of vowels to complete each word. Use the pictures and sentences as clues.

ea | ee Word Families: – Sort the words into the correct boxes.

Word Families: oo | oa – Sort the words into the correct boxes.

Short e CVVC Words – Fill in the missing vowel pairs, then write the word. All words will have the short e sound.

CVVC Word Families – How many CVVC words can you make for each vowel pair?

Trace Parts – Trace the letters. Fill in the blanks. Then use the words you have completed to fill in the blanks in the sentences.

Quite a Pair – Add a vowel pair to complete each word. Write the word.

Filler In! – Write the missing letter for each word. Write the word.

More Pairs – How many CVVC words can you make for each vowel pair?

What Are CVVC Words?


There are thousands and millions of words in the English language. All of these words have their own nature and unique meanings. However, there are some similar spelling patterns that some words use. You will notice that certain words are alike in many ways. One such way is the way of spelling. Some words use the cvvc spelling pattern. The cvvc spelling pattern means consonant-vowel-vowel-consonant. A word that follows the cvvc spelling pattern will be a four-letter word. The first letter of the word will be a consonant. The second letter of the word will be a vowel. The third letter of the word will also be a vowel and the last letter of the word will again be a consonant. To understand this concept better, you must know what a consonant and vowel are. The English letters have five vowels. These five vowels are a, e, i, o, and u. The rest of the letters are all called consonants. Here are some words that follow the CVVC spelling pattern.


reed


feed


need


bleed


freed


teen


peep


tool


fool


cool


room


The CVVC spelling pattern is considered as one of the most difficult spelling pattern of regular words. This is because their might be a consonant blend in the start. It becomes really hard for beginners because they think of the individual sounds of the letters. It might become difficult for them to blend the two consonants in the correct way. They might also find it hard to make the long vowel sound in the middle of the word. The CVC method which is the consonant-vowel-consonant method is the easiest spelling pattern, to begin with. Once you have mastered that, the CCVC spelling pattern becomes easier to understand.