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Write with Long I

Silent E with Long I

Day 30of 180
Week 6of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Write sentences using i_e words

2

Illustrate long i words

3

Practice spelling with silent e pattern

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 5:16

“Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

— Matthew 5:16 (WEB)

Our words can shine God's light, just like our long i words can shine brightly on the page!

📦 Materials Needed

  • Writing journal
  • Pencils
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • Word list with i_e words
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review long i words from the week. Play a quick 'I Spy' game with i_e words.

💭 Review Question: What makes an i sound long?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate how to write a simple sentence using i_e words and draw a matching picture.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Silent e makes the i say its name
  • Words like 'smile' and 'bike' have long i sound
  • Pictures help tell the story of our words
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What i_e word can you think of?
  • How can we make our sentences fun?
3Activity: Shining Word Pictures (10 min)
project

Students write 3 sentences with i_e words and illustrate each one

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 3 i_e words
  2. Write a sentence for each word
  3. Draw a picture that shows the sentence
  4. Color your picture brightly
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Write 2 sentences with help from teacher

Challenge: Write a short story using 5 i_e words

4Closing (3 min)

Share one sentence and picture with the class

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes an i sound long?
  • How does the silent e help?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and shine your light through our words.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more exciting word sounds!

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 5:16

“Let your light shine before men.”

— Matthew 5:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to represent shining light

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning how silent e changes vowel sounds

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creative sentences
  • Help child sound out words if stuck
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering silent e's role in changing vowel sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent use of i_e pattern in writing

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a picture book of i_e words
  • Hunt for i_e words in home reading materials
  • Play spelling games with i_e words

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