Magic E

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What is a Magic E?

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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.

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Give an example of a word with a Magic E.

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

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

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

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

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

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What is a short vowel sound?

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

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What is a long vowel sound?

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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'.

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

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

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CCSS.L.1.2E

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

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

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

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

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

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

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What is the rule for using Magic E?

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

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

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