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Magic E Makes Long E!
Learning about silent e and long vowel sounds Grade 1 Phonics
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What is Magic E?
The letter 'e' at the end of a word It doesn't make a sound It makes the vowel say its name! We call it 'silent e' or 'magic e'
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Short E vs. Long E
{"left":"Short E Words:\npet, bed, red, hen\n","right":"Long E Words (with Magic E):\nPete, bede, rede, hene"}
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Magic E Word Building
Start with: pet Add magic e: pete Try these: met → mete red → rede
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Can You Hear the Difference?
Listen carefully! Short e: /eh/ (like in 'pet') Long e: /ee/ (like in 'Pete') Which sound do you hear?
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Let's Practice Together!
Real Magic E words: here, these, theme The magic e makes the 'e' say 'ee' Remember: the final 'e' is silent!