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Long I with Silent E

Long Vowel Magic E

Day 83of 180
Week 17of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify long i CVCe word patterns

2

Spell and read CVCe words with long i sound

3

Understand how silent e changes vowel sounds

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

Just as silent e changes a word's sound, God can transform our hearts and understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • Letter tiles
  • CVCe word building mat
  • Whiteboard marker
  • Dry erase board
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce long i magic e words. Show how adding 'e' changes CVC words like 'pin' to 'pine'.

💭 Review Question: What happens when we add a silent e to a word?
2Teaching (8 min)

Demonstrate how silent e makes the middle vowel say its name. Use word examples: bike, time, five, line, smile.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Silent e is quiet but powerful
  • Silent e makes the vowel before it say its name
  • Long i sounds like 'eye'
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of other words that end with silent e?
  • How is 'pin' different from 'pine'?
3Activity: Magic E Word Building (7 min)
hands-on

Students use letter tiles to transform CVC words to CVCe words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with CVC word like 'pin'
  2. Add silent e at the end
  3. Read the new long i word 'pine'
  4. Create multiple word transformations
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide pre-made letter tiles

Challenge: Students create their own CVCe words

4Closing (5 min)

Review long i magic e words and play quick spelling game

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a vowel say its name?
  • Can you spell a long i word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us learn and grow in understanding, just like we learn about magic e.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore more magic e words!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Silent E Hand Motions: Make 'e' sign with hands when saying 'heart'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

CVCe pattern helps children understand vowel sounds

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice word transformations at home
  • Use magnetic letters for word play
  • Encourage reading books with CVCe words
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering silent e's role in changing vowel sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to transform CVC to CVCe words independently

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a magic e word hunt in children's books
  • Draw pictures of long i magic e words
  • Play online phonics games focusing on CVCe

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