Short E Words

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What is a short 'e' vowel sound?

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The short 'e' vowel sound is pronounced as /ɛ/, as in the words 'men', 'red', and 'bed'.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3D

Front

List three words that contain the short 'e' vowel sound.

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men, red, bed.

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CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

CCSS.RF.K.3D

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What is the significance of the short 'e' sound in phonics?

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The short 'e' sound is important in phonics as it helps students recognize and pronounce words correctly, aiding in reading and spelling.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3B

CCSS.RF.K.3D

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How does the short 'e' sound differ from the long 'e' sound?

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The short 'e' sound is pronounced /ɛ/ (as in 'bed'), while the long 'e' sound is pronounced /iː/ (as in 'bead').

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is an example of a word with a short 'e' sound that is a name?

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Ben is an example of a name that contains the short 'e' sound.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

CCSS.RF.K.3D

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Identify a word that has the short 'e' sound and is a color.

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Red is a color that contains the short 'e' sound.

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CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

CCSS.RF.K.3D

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What is a common mistake students make when pronouncing short 'e' words?

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A common mistake is confusing the short 'e' sound with the short 'i' sound, leading to mispronunciation.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

CCSS.RF.K.3D

Front

Provide an example of a short 'e' word that is also a noun.

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Gem is an example of a short 'e' word that is a noun.

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CCSS.L.2.2D

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What are some strategies to help students learn short 'e' words?

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Strategies include phonics games, flashcards, and reading practice with short 'e' words.

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CCSS.L.2.2D

CCSS.L.3.2F

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How can understanding short 'e' words improve reading skills?

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Understanding short 'e' words helps students decode and read more fluently, enhancing overall reading comprehension.

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CCSS.L.2.2D

CCSS.L.3.2F