Magic E Syllables

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What is a Magic E syllable?

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A Magic E syllable is a syllable that ends with an 'e' which makes the vowel before it say its name (long sound).

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Give an example of a word with a Magic E syllable.

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

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What happens to the vowel sound in a Magic E syllable?

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The vowel sound becomes a long vowel sound.

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Spell a word that has a Magic E syllable: _ike.

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The word is 'like'.

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What is the purpose of the Magic E?

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

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Spell a word that has a Magic E syllable: _ate.

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The word is 'gate'.

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What is the Magic E rule?

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The Magic E rule states that when an 'e' is at the end of a word, it makes the vowel before it say its name.

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Spell a word that has a Magic E syllable: _ove.

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The word is 'love'.

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What is an example of a word that does not have a Magic E?

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An example is 'cat'. It does not have an 'e' at the end.

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Spell a word that has a Magic E syllable: _ite.

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The word is 'bite'.