Phonics – Long vowels a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e
English Grade 3 (We Can! 3) · Unit 4: Chores · Lesson 3 · Term 1
Also known as: Long vowels · Magic e · a_e i_e o_e u_e
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Lesson questions (13)
- Which word has a long "a" like in "cake"?
Answer: game - Which word has a long "i" like in "bike"?
Answer: kite - Which word has a long "o" like in "home"?
Answer: bone - Which word has a long "u" like in "cute"?
Answer: tube - Add "e" to "cap" to make a new word:
Answer: cape - Add "e" to "kit" to make a new word:
Answer: kite - Add "e" to "hop" to make a new word:
Answer: hope - Add "e" to "cub" to make a new word:
Answer: cube - Which word rhymes with "cake"?
Answer: lake - Which word rhymes with "nose"?
Answer: rose - Which word rhymes with "line"?
Answer: nine - Complete the word: pl_t_ (we eat food on it)
Answer: a … e - Which word does NOT have a long vowel?
Answer: sit
About this lesson
“Phonics – Long vowels a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e” is from English Grade 3 (We Can! 3) (Unit 4: Chores) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Which word has a long "a" like in "cake"?” and “Which word has a long "i" like in "bike"?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: game · kite · bone · tube · cape · hope · cube · lake · rose · nine
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.
Questions about this lesson
What is the magic e rule?
A silent e at the end of a word makes the vowel before it say its name, as in cake and bike.
What is the difference between cap and cape?
Cap has a short a; cape has a long a because of the e.
What is a common mistake?
Pronouncing the e at the end of the word; it is silent.
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, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.