Silent E/Long Vowel

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What is a Silent E?

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A Silent E is an 'e' at the end of a word that is not pronounced but changes the sound of the vowel before it, making it a long vowel sound.

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What does CVCe stand for?

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CVCe stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant-Silent E, a pattern in words where the 'e' at the end makes the vowel sound long.

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Give an example of a CVCe word.

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An example of a CVCe word is 'cake'.

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound is when a vowel sounds like its name, such as the 'a' in 'cake'.

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Identify the CVCe word: 'bike', 'bat', 'cat'.

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The CVCe word is 'bike'.

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

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The vowel sound becomes long when a Silent E is added.

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Find the CVCe word: 'rope', 'run', 'rat'.

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The CVCe word is 'rope'.

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What is the purpose of a Silent E in a word?

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The purpose of a Silent E is to change the vowel sound from short to long.

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Identify the CVCe word: 'cute', 'cut', 'cat'.

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The CVCe word is 'cute'.

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What is the difference between a short vowel and a long vowel?

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A short vowel is pronounced quickly and does not sound like its name, while a long vowel sounds like its name.