ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Preschool Prep Company Meet the Phonics Letter Sounds – “Silent e” Word Building
Hey there, little learner! Today, we’re going to have fun with some special words. These words have a secret helper called the “Silent e.” Are you ready to discover how it works? Let’s go!
The “Silent e” is a little letter that likes to stay quiet. It doesn’t make a sound, but it helps other letters in the word. When you see an “e” at the end of a word, it can change the sound of the vowel before it. Let’s see how it works with some fun examples!
Imagine a yummy cake! The word “cake” has a “Silent e” at the end. Without the “e,” it would be “cak,” and that doesn’t sound right, does it? The “Silent e” helps the letter “a” say its name, “ay,” so we say “cake.” Yum!
Think about a juicy lime! In the word “lime,” the “Silent e” helps the letter “i” say its name, “eye.” Without the “e,” it would be “lim,” and that’s not the same. Thanks to the “Silent e,” we say “lime.” So refreshing!
Have you ever seen a bird in a cage? The word “cage” also has a “Silent e.” It helps the letter “a” say its name, “ay.” Without the “e,” it would be “cag,” and that sounds funny! The “Silent e” makes it “cage.”
Now it’s your turn to find the “Silent e” in words. Can you think of other words that have a “Silent e” at the end? Maybe “bike” or “home”? Try saying them out loud and listen to how the vowels sound. Isn’t it fun?
Keep looking for the “Silent e” in books and when you talk. It’s like a little detective game! Remember, even though the “Silent e” is quiet, it has a big job to do. Happy learning!
Silent e Detective: Go on a “Silent e” hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects or pictures that have names with a “Silent e” at the end. For example, you might find a “cake,” “bike,” or “cone.” Write down the words you find and draw a picture of each item. Share your discoveries with a friend or family member and explain how the “Silent e” changes the sound of the vowel.
Word Transformation Magic: Use letter cards or magnetic letters to create simple words like “cap,” “kit,” or “hop.” Then, add a “Silent e” to the end of each word and see how the word changes. For example, “cap” becomes “cape,” “kit” becomes “kite,” and “hop” becomes “hope.” Say each word out loud and notice how the vowel sound changes. This activity helps you see the magic of the “Silent e” in action!
Story Time with Silent e: Create a short story using at least five words that have a “Silent e” at the end. You can write about a “bike” ride to a “lake” where you see a “snake” and eat a “cake.” Illustrate your story with colorful drawings. Share your story with the class or your family and listen to how the “Silent e” words sound in your story.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
[Music]
cakelime
[Music]
hmm
[Music]
cage
[Applause]
[Music]
you
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