Welcome to the world of the Magic E! Get ready to discover how this special letter can help other letters become strong and say their names.
Once upon a time, there was a little letter called “e.” This letter had a magical power. It could help other letters, called vowels, become strong. Vowels are letters like “a,” “e,” “i,” “o,” and “u.” Sometimes, these vowels are weak and can’t say their names. But don’t worry, Magic E is here to help!
Imagine a word like “cap.” The vowel “a” is weak and can only say “aah.” But when Magic E comes to the end of the word, it gives all its power to the vowel. Now, the vowel “a” can say its name: “ay.” The word “cap” becomes “cape.” Isn’t that amazing?
Magic E is very special because it doesn’t make a sound itself. It uses all its power to help the vowel. So, in the word “cape,” you don’t hear the “e” at the end. It’s silent, but it’s doing an important job!
Magic E loves to help other words too. Let’s look at the word “kit.” The vowel “i” is weak and says “ih.” But when Magic E comes along, it turns “kit” into “kite.” Now, the vowel “i” can say its name: “eye.”
Whenever you see a word with an “e” at the end, remember the magic! The vowel before it is strong and can say its name, thanks to the Magic E. It’s like a superhero for vowels!
Now you know the secret of the Magic E. Keep an eye out for it in words, and you’ll see how it helps vowels become strong and say their names. Happy reading!
Magic E Word Hunt: Go on a word hunt around your home or classroom. Look for words that have the Magic E at the end. Write them down on a piece of paper. Can you find at least five words? Try reading them out loud and notice how the Magic E changes the sound of the vowel in each word. Share your list with a friend and see if they can find more Magic E words!
Magic E Word Transformation: Let’s play a fun game! Take a simple word like “hop,” “mad,” or “tub.” Add a Magic E to the end of each word and see how the word changes. For example, “hop” becomes “hope.” Draw a picture of each word before and after the Magic E works its magic. Can you think of other words to transform?
Magic E Storytime: Create a short story using at least three Magic E words. For example, you could write about a “cape” that helps a “kite” fly high in the sky. Draw pictures to go along with your story. Share your story with your family or friends and explain how the Magic E helps the vowels in your story.
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[Music] Discover the magic power of “e.” Be amazed by the heroic “e” as it gives all its strength to weak vowels, leaving nothing left for itself. It’s an ordinary day for “e” when this weak little vowel can only make a weak sound.
[Laughter] What’s this? The closing in of the vowel is making it weak. That weak vowel needs power. This is a job for magic “e.” The magic “e” goes to the end of the word and sends all its power to the vowel. Now the strong vowel can say its name: “a.” But “e” has no power left to make a sound.
Later that day, more weak vowel sounds that need my power come to the rescue. Please remember the heroic sacrifice of the magic “e.” It makes no sound; all its power has gone to make the vowel strong enough to say its name. And that’s the story.
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