Magic E

Front

What is a Magic E?

Back

A Magic E is a silent 'e' at the end of a word that makes the vowel before it say its name (long sound). For example, in 'cake', the 'e' makes the 'a' say its name.

Front

Give an example of a word with a Magic E.

Back

One example is 'time'. The 'e' at the end makes the 'i' say its name.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound when a Magic E is added?

Back

The vowel sound changes from a short sound to a long sound.

Front

What is the difference between 'hop' and 'hope'?

Back

In 'hop', the 'o' has a short sound, but in 'hope', the Magic E makes the 'o' say its name (long sound).

Front

What is a short vowel sound?

Back

A short vowel sound is the sound a vowel makes when it is not followed by a Magic E. For example, 'a' in 'cat'.

Front

What is a long vowel sound?

Back

A long vowel sound is the sound a vowel makes when it says its name, often caused by a Magic E. For example, 'a' in 'cake'.

Front

Can you name a word that does not have a Magic E?

Back

Yes, 'cat' does not have a Magic E.

Front

What is the role of the Magic E in the word 'like'?

Back

The Magic E at the end of 'like' makes the 'i' say its name.

Front

How does the Magic E affect the word 'mad'?

Back

The Magic E changes 'mad' to 'made', making the 'a' say its name.

Front

What is the rule for using Magic E?

Back

If a word ends with a silent 'e', the vowel before it usually has a long sound.