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Magic e

Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) · Level 7: Long Vowels and Silent E · Lesson 1

Also known as: Silent e

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Lesson questions (15)

cap + e = ?
Answer: cape
pin + e = ?
Answer: pine
hop + e = ?
Answer: hope
cub + e = ?
Answer: cube
tap + e = ?
Answer: tape
kit + e = ?
Answer: kite
not + e = ?
Answer: note
tub + e = ?
Answer: tube
The silent "e" makes the vowel say its ____.
Answer: name
Which word has a long vowel?
Answer: cake
Which word has a short vowel?
Answer: bit
Which word has a long "o"?
Answer: home
Which word has a long "u"?
Answer: cute
Do we say the "e" at the end of "make"?
Answer: No, it is silent
man + e = ?
Answer: mane

About this lesson

“Magic e” is from Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) (Level 7: Long Vowels and Silent E) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “cap + e = ?” and “pin + e = ?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.

Lesson words: cape · pine · hope · cube · tape · kite · note · tube · name · cake

How to use it in class

Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.

Related lessons

Silent e words: a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e

Questions about this lesson

What is the Magic e rule?

An e at the end of a word is not pronounced and makes the vowel before it long: cap becomes cape.

What is the difference between hop and hope?

hop has a short o sound, and hope has a long o sound.

What is a common mistake?

A common mistake is pronouncing the final e; the correct way is that it is silent and only changes the sound of the letter before it. Example: cape is pronounced 'kayp', not cap-e.

Do students need an account to play this lesson?

No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.

Which games suit this lesson?

You can play it in The Hunter, Matching pairs, Match Up, Find the match and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.