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Phonics: Consonant Digraph Wr (Silent W)

The digraph wr makes the /r/ sound. Learn more about the silent w, discern between words that start with r and wr, complete sentences with wr words, and much more using these worksheets.

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This worksheet includes a picture word bank with 4 wr- words. Pick the best one to complete each sentence.
1st through 3rd Grades
aSentences With Wr- Words
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Use the wr- words from the word bank to complete the sentences. Make sure the letters fit in the blanks!
1st through 3rd Grades
aComplete the Sentences (Wr- Words)
Draw lines to match the pictures to the correct wr- words.
1st through 3rd Grades
aPicture-Word Match: wr- Words
Write the word that starts with wr- under the matching picture. Words on this sheet are: wrong, wrestle, wreath, wrangle, wrinkle, and wreck.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWords with Wr-: Write the Word
Color the pictures, trace the words, and write them on the primary lines. Each word has a silent w with the wr- digraph.
1st through 3rd Grades
aColor, Trace, and Write (wr- Words)
Fill in the missing letters in the wr- words shown on the page. Then write the complete words on the lines below the pictures.
1st through 3rd Grades
aMissing Letters (Wr- Words)
Some of the pictures on this printable start with a w. Some start with an r. But only 6 start with the wr digraph, or the silent w. Test your students' spelling and phonics skills with this worksheet.
1st through 3rd Grades
aColor the Wr- Words
Think of as many wr words as you can and write them on this worksheet. If you fill up the front of the page, you can write more on the back.
1st through 3rd Grades
aBrainstorm: Wr Words
Write at least six wr words on this word web. Pictures are included that may help you think of three words. Feel free to draw additional bubbles if you can think of extra words!
1st through 3rd Grades
aWord Web: Wr Words

Flashcards, Slider, Word Wheel

Use these flashcards to review words with the silent w, or wr- digraph. Some of the words on these flashcards include: write, wrap, wrench, wrong, wring, wren, wrapper, and wreak.
1st through 3rd Grades
aFlashcards: wr- Words
Our phonics word slider for the wr- digraph is shaped like a wrench! It includes words like wrap, wrist, wrestle, wring, wreath, and more.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWord Slider: wr- Words
Use this word wheel to practice reading wr words with the silent w. Cut out the parts and attach them together to spin and view words such as wrinkle, wrong, wrist, and more.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWord Wheel: Silent Letters <i>wr</i>

Cut & Paste Activities

Cut out the silent w words on this page and glue them to the correct pictures that show the words.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWr- Words Picture Match Cut & Glue
With this cut & glue word sort, students will distinguish between words that start with wr and words that simply start with r.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWord Sort: Begins with Wr or Begins with R
Cut out the letters at the bottom of the page and arrange them to spell the two wr- words shown. You can also color the pictures.
1st through 3rd Grades
aBuild-A-Word: Wrench & Write
Cut out the letters to make the two silent w words shown on this printout.
1st through 3rd Grades
aBuild-A-Word: Wreath & Wreck
Students can create their very own mini book and practice saying and writing wr words. They will complete sentences with words such as wrist, wrench, and wrinkly.
1st through 3rd Grades
aSilent Letters Mini Book: wr-
This fun flip book activity features four words with the wr- digraph, or silent w. The words are: write, wrap, wrong, and wrestle.
1st through 3rd Grades
aPhonics Flip Book: Wr- Words

Classroom Games & Activities

The first page of this file outlines several ways you can use these wr- word cards for fun games and phonics practice.
1st through 3rd Grades
aSilent Wr- Card Game
Cut out the word cards and arrange them to make sentences with at least one wr- word in each. If using in centers, you may wish to either print on cardstock or laminate the cards so they can be used over and over again.
1st through 3rd Grades
aLet's Make Sentences: Wr- Words
Use letter stampers to make each wr- word on this worksheet. A perfect activity for learning centers, it helps reinforce phonics, spelling, and even fine motor skills.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWord Stampers: Wr- Words
Have each of your students make their own pennant with a wr- word. Then attach them to a string or rope and hang it up for some fun phonics decor!
1st through 3rd Grades
aPennants: Wr- Words

Anchor Chart

This anchor chart features a variety of silent w words with the wr- digraph. The words shown are: write, wrench, wrap, wrist, wrinkles, wrong, wring, and wreck.
1st through 3rd Grades
aWr- Words Anchor Chart

See Also:

More Phonics Worksheets

Find more phonics worksheets on this index page, including vowel sounds, consonant sounds, digraphs, trigraphs, blends, r-controlled vowels, and more!

Phonics Digraphs Worksheets

This page links to all of our digraph worksheets, including other silent letter digraphs.

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