In English language, the letter e at the end of a word can have a magical effect on the vowel that comes before it. This is called the "Vowel Magic e" rule. When there is a vowel followed by the letter e at the end of a word, the vowel is generally long or says its name. The letter e is considered as a silent e as it does not make a sound on its own. It changes the sound of the vowel that comes before it. For example, the word "cat" has a short vowel sound for the letter a.
Do they like to add that special letter to make up new words, but you don’t have the time to make up a worksheet for them?
The more you immerse children with these words, the more familiar they become, til finally the light bulb goes on all the while they re enjoying themselves. This Resource Includes Suggestions on using this to teachEasy print and go format for all pieces of the anchor chart including the large e Students put the anchor chart together with you without you needing to drawSilent Sneaky e WandYou can also purchase this in my Interactive Phonics Anchor Charts BundleThis pairs perfectly with my Silent e.
For example, the word "cat" has a short vowel sound for the letter a. But when we add an e at the end, it becomes "cate" and the vowel a becomes long, saying its name like "cait". This concept can be explained through an anchor chart to help students understand and remember the Vowel Magic e rule.
Vowel magic e anchor chart
Learning Words Magically!
Do your students need some help with words ending in silent or “magic” e?
Do they like to add that special letter to make up new words, but you don’t have the time to make up a worksheet for them?
I’ve got two Magic e packets that will really help out.
The 28-page Magic e Packet includes an alphabetical word list with 102 magic e words + the traceable word cards, activities and an anchor chart.
Since the Dolch Word Bingo Bonanza packets have been such hot downloads, I decided to spend some time making up “magic e” bingo cards too.
There are 30 different cards (a class set) for 102 words.
If your students are like mine, they LOVE playing games.
Let's face it, learning is simply more fun that way.
The more you immerse children with these words, the more familiar they become, ‘til finally the light bulb goes on all the while they’re enjoying themselves.
Click on the link and let the magic begin!
Do you have a magic e activity you'd like to share? I'd enjoy hearing from you [email protected], or feel free to leave a comment here, especially if you use one of my ideas.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to share and feel free to PIN anything you feel other teachers may find helpful as well!
Thanks for stopping. I hope you can pop back tomorrow for some more tips.
The anchor chart can have examples of different words with short vowels followed by e, and how the vowel sound changes to a long vowel sound. It can also include simple rules or guidelines for applying the Vowel Magic e rule in spelling and pronunciation. By using an anchor chart, students can visualize and refer to this rule when reading or spelling words with the Vowel Magic e pattern. This anchor chart can be a helpful tool in the classroom to enhance students' understanding and mastery of the English language..
Reviews for "Building Foundations in Phonics: Implementing a Vowel Magic e Anchor Chart"
1. Sarah - 1 star - I was really disappointed with the "Vowel magic e anchor chart". It didn't provide any useful information or tips for teaching kids about the magic e rule. The design was also very basic and unappealing. I ended up finding better resources online for free. Save your money and look elsewhere for teaching materials.
2. David - 2 stars - The "Vowel magic e anchor chart" was a letdown for me. It lacked creativity and simplicity, making it difficult for young learners to understand and remember the concept of magic e in words. The examples provided were not comprehensive enough, and the visual representation was too cluttered. I would not recommend this anchor chart to other educators.
3. Lisa - 3 stars - While the "Vowel magic e anchor chart" had some useful information, I found it to be overwhelming for my students. The chart was cluttered with excessive text and confusing visuals, making it hard for my students to focus and understand the concept. A more simplified and visually engaging chart would be more effective in teaching this rule.
4. Mark - 2 stars - I found the "Vowel magic e anchor chart" to be confusing and difficult to follow. The design was not intuitive, and the examples provided were not clear enough to help children grasp the concept of silent e and its impact on vowel sounds. With a lack of organization and visual appeal, this chart was a disappointment in my teaching arsenal.