Magic E and Long Vowels
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Objective
I can read words with magic e -second grade phonics skills blends
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel · 2:55
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When the letter e is at the end of some words, it is called silent e because it can't be heard.
- 2
Silent e jumps one consonant back to the vowel and tells it to say the long vowel sound.
- 3
For example, adding a silent e to the word 'cut' changes the 'u' from a short sound to a long u sound, making the word cute.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
4 questions
What is the main job of the silent 'e' when it is at the end of a word?
Change the word 'man' into a new word by adding a silent 'e' at the end. How does the vowel sound change?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Read the word 'fin'. Now, add a silent 'e' to the end of 'fin'. Write the new word. How does the silent 'e' change the sound of the 'i' in the word?”
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