Word Boxes

Strengthen phonics and decoding skills with this SPL blend onset and rime worksheet. Students read a short passage, locate all spl- words, and then separate each word into its onset (spl-) and rime, recording the parts in organized boxes. This activity connects word structure analysis with authentic reading practice.

Key Learning Objectives
• Skill Focus: Segmenting spl- words into onset and rime
• Critical Thinking Benefit: Builds awareness of internal word structure and spelling patterns
• Curriculum Tie-In: Supports phonemic segmentation, phonics instruction, and decoding in context
• Application Type: Passage-based word analysis using structured recording boxes

Teacher & Parent Features
• Reinforces recognition of the spl- consonant blend
• Strengthens understanding of how words are built from sound parts
• Supports decoding fluency through meaningful text
• Encourages close reading and careful word analysis
• Builds a bridge between phonics skills and real reading
• Ideal for literacy centers, small groups, or independent practice

This printable SPL blend worksheet helps students deepen phonics understanding by breaking words into meaningful sound units while reading connected text, supporting stronger decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills.

This worksheet is part of our Spl- Blends Worksheets collection.