Vowel Consonant E

Day One

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Teach syllable types
Teach vocabulary
Teach Theme

Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe) Syllables: These have a long

vowel-consonant-silent 'e' pattern. The vowel sound is long,

and the 'e' is silent.

• Example: "cake," "ride," "hope.

​ Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe) Syllables

Day One

Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe) Syllables and Vowel Team Syllables

Story Theme

1. Cake 2. Mice 3. Ripe 4. Duke 5. Note

6. Kite 7. Tube 8. Rode 9. Wave 10. Spine

Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe) syllables and Vowel Team syllables.

Vowel Team Syllables: These have two vowels together that

make one sound (either long, diphthong, or other sounds).

• Example: "boat" (long vowel), "cloud" (diphthong), "bread" (other sounds).

Vowel Team Syllables

1. Boat 2. Rain 3. Feet 4. Seed 5. Moan


6. Coat 7. Pain 8. Beet 9. Meat 10. Foam

Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe) syllables and Vowel Team syllables.

Multiple Choice

Which word contains a VCe syllable?

• Plate

• Green

• Boat

• Bright

Multiple Choice

Which word contains a Vowel Team syllable?

• Shape

• Tree

• Note

• Bike

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a Vowel Team and a VCe syllable?

• VCe syllables have one vowel followed by a silent 'e,' while vowel teams have two vowels working together to make a sound.

• VCe syllables end with a consonant and vowel, while vowel teams end with a silent 'e.'

• VCe syllables have two vowels working together, while vowel teams have one vowel followed by a consonant.

• VCe syllables are used only in two-syllable words, and vowel teams are only in one-syllable words.

Open Ended

Explain how you can tell if a word follows the VCe syllable pattern. Give an example of a word and describe why it fits the pattern.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast a word with a VCe syllable and a word with a Vowel Team syllable. How do the vowel sounds differ, and what do you notice about how the words are spelled?

​Vocabulary Words

Formidable - Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

​Vocabulary Words

Gregarious - Fond of company; sociable

​Vocabulary Words

Haphazard - Lacking any obvious principle of organization.

​Vocabulary Words

Immaculate - Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.

Jubilant - Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

Multiple Choice

The ___________ mountain range inspired both awe and fear in the hikers due to its massive size and steep cliffs.

• Gregarious

• Haphazard

• Formidable

• Jubilant

Multiple Choice

After winning the championship, the team was ___________, celebrating their victory with loud cheers and hugs..

• Gregarious

• Haphazard

• Formidable

• Jubilant

Multiple Choice

Sarah’s room was ___________, with every item in its place and not a speck of dust in sight.

• Immaculate

• Haphazard

• Formidable

• Jubilant

Story Theme

The theme of a story is its big idea or main message. It's not just what the story is about, but what it is trying to teach us or what we can learn from it. Think of it as the lesson or moral the story wants to share. It's not always directly said in words, but you can figure it out by looking at what happens in the story, how characters behave and change, and the problems they face and solve.

Story Theme

Example of Theme

 Friendship: Stories about friendship might show how friends help each other in tough times, or how important it is to be a good friend. 

   - Example: "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White. This story teaches us about the value of friendship through the bond between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider.

Story Theme

Example of Theme

 Courage and Bravery: These stories often have characters who face their fears or take risks to do the right thing. 

   - Example: "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling. Harry and his friends show courage in facing dangerous and scary situations.

Story Theme

Example of Theme

 Kindness and Compassion: These stories show how being kind and understanding towards others can make a big difference.

   - Example: "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio, where we learn about the importance of being kind to everyone, regardless of how they look.

Story Theme

Example of Theme

Perseverance and Determination: These stories often involve characters who don't give up, even when things get tough.

   - Example: "The Little Engine That Could" is a classic tale about the power of perseverance and believing in oneself.

Story Theme

​"The Hidden Garden"

Sarah moved to a new town and found it hard to make friends. One day, while exploring, she stumbled upon a hidden garden behind an old library. The garden was in poor shape, but Sarah decided to bring it back to life. Every day after school, she watered the plants, cleared the weeds, and planted new flowers. As weeks passed, other kids in the neighborhood noticed her hard work. Slowly, they joined her, helping in the garden. Soon, the garden became a place where everyone gathered, made friends, and shared stories.

Possible Themes:

• Community and cooperation

• The power of kindness

• Perseverance

Story Theme

​"The Hidden Garden"

Sarah moved to a new town and found it hard to make friends. One day, while exploring, she stumbled upon a hidden garden behind an old library. The garden was in poor shape, but Sarah decided to bring it back to life. Every day after school, she watered the plants, cleared the weeds, and planted new flowers. As weeks passed, other kids in the neighborhood noticed her hard work. Slowly, they joined her, helping in the garden. Soon, the garden became a place where everyone gathered, made friends, and shared stories.

Who found the garden?

Why did Sarah decide to care for the garden?

How did the garden change over time?

Was it important for Sarah to continue working on the garden even when no one helped her initially?

Open Ended

 "The Lost Kite"

David loved flying kites, but one windy afternoon, his favorite kite got stuck in a tree. David was upset and wanted to give up. His grandfather, who had watched the whole event, sat down with him and shared a story about how he once lost something important but worked hard to recover it. Inspired, David tried again and again until he finally got the kite down. From that day on, he learned that giving up is never the answer.

What is the theme?

Open Ended

 "The Lost Kite"

David loved flying kites, but one windy afternoon, his favorite kite got stuck in a tree. David was upset and wanted to give up. His grandfather, who had watched the whole event, sat down with him and shared a story about how he once lost something important but worked hard to recover it. Inspired, David tried again and again until he finally got the kite down. From that day on, he learned that giving up is never the answer.

What happened to David's kite?

Open Ended

 "The Lost Kite"

David loved flying kites, but one windy afternoon, his favorite kite got stuck in a tree. David was upset and wanted to give up. His grandfather, who had watched the whole event, sat down with him and shared a story about how he once lost something important but worked hard to recover it. Inspired, David tried again and again until he finally got the kite down. From that day on, he learned that giving up is never the answer.

How did David’s grandfather help him?

Open Ended

 "The Lost Kite"

David loved flying kites, but one windy afternoon, his favorite kite got stuck in a tree. David was upset and wanted to give up. His grandfather, who had watched the whole event, sat down with him and shared a story about how he once lost something important but worked hard to recover it. Inspired, David tried again and again until he finally got the kite down. From that day on, he learned that giving up is never the answer.

Can you think of a time when you had to try hard to achieve something?

Open Ended

 "The Lost Kite"

David loved flying kites, but one windy afternoon, his favorite kite got stuck in a tree. David was upset and wanted to give up. His grandfather, who had watched the whole event, sat down with him and shared a story about how he once lost something important but worked hard to recover it. Inspired, David tried again and again until he finally got the kite down. From that day on, he learned that giving up is never the answer.

If you were David, how would you have felt after getting the kite back?

Day Two

Affirmation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16zFU0lInS61Coe0ExVPUdXcwjMmHhAQ8Hl9epUDT7rY/edit?usp=sharing
Review syllable types
Review vocabulary
Review Theme

Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe) Syllables: These have a long

vowel-consonant-silent 'e' pattern. The vowel sound is long,

and the 'e' is silent.

• Example: "cake," "ride," "hope.

​ Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe) Syllables

Multiple Choice

Which word below does NOT contain a Vowel Team?

• Rain

• Chain

• Plate

• Soap

Multiple Choice

What happens to the vowel sound in a VCe syllable?

• The vowel sound is short.

• The vowel sound is silent.

• The vowel makes a long sound because of the silent 'e.'

• The vowel sound is influenced by the consonant before it.

Open Ended

List two words that contain a Vowel Team syllable. Explain what vowel sound each team makes and how you know these words follow the Vowel Team pattern.

Vocabulary

Formidable - Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

 Gregarious - Fond of company; sociable.

Haphazard - Lacking any obvious principle of organization.

Immaculate - Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.

Jubilant - Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

Multiple Choice

Unlike her ___________ brother who enjoyed spending time with friends, Amanda preferred to stay home and read.

• Immaculate

• Gregarious

• Formidable

• Jubilant

Multiple Choice

The books on the shelf were arranged in a ___________ manner, with no apparent order or organization.

• Immaculate

• Gregarious

• Formidable

•  Haphazard

Story Theme

The theme of a story is its big idea or main message. It's not just what the story is about, but what it is trying to teach us or what we can learn from it. Think of it as the lesson or moral the story wants to share. It's not always directly said in words, but you can figure it out by looking at what happens in the story, how characters behave and change, and the problems they face and solve.

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Multiple Choice

1. What is the main theme of "The Lonely Mountain"?

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• The importance of wealth

• The dangers of climbing mountains

• The value of courage and self-discovery

• The existence of dragons

Multiple Choice

1. Which word contains a Vowel Team syllable?

   • A) Shape

   • B) Tree

   • C) Note

   • D) Bike

• shape

• tree

• Note

• Bike

Open Ended

"The Hidden Garden"

Sarah moved to a new town and found it hard to make friends. One day, while exploring, she stumbled upon a hidden garden behind an old library. The garden was in poor shape, but Sarah decided to bring it back to life. Every day after school, she watered the plants, cleared the weeds, and planted new flowers. As weeks passed, other kids in the neighborhood noticed her hard work. Slowly, they joined her, helping in the garden. Soon, the garden became a place where everyone gathered, made friends, and shared stories.

What is theme of the story?

Open Ended

"The Hidden Garden"

Sarah moved to a new town and found it hard to make friends. One day, while exploring, she stumbled upon a hidden garden behind an old library. The garden was in poor shape, but Sarah decided to bring it back to life. Every day after school, she watered the plants, cleared the weeds, and planted new flowers. As weeks passed, other kids in the neighborhood noticed her hard work. Slowly, they joined her, helping in the garden. Soon, the garden became a place where everyone gathered, made friends, and shared stories.

Who found the garden?

Open Ended

"The Hidden Garden"

Sarah moved to a new town and found it hard to make friends. One day, while exploring, she stumbled upon a hidden garden behind an old library. The garden was in poor shape, but Sarah decided to bring it back to life. Every day after school, she watered the plants, cleared the weeds, and planted new flowers. As weeks passed, other kids in the neighborhood noticed her hard work. Slowly, they joined her, helping in the garden. Soon, the garden became a place where everyone gathered, made friends, and shared stories.

Why did Sarah decide to care for the garden?

Open Ended

"The Hidden Garden"

Sarah moved to a new town and found it hard to make friends. One day, while exploring, she stumbled upon a hidden garden behind an old library. The garden was in poor shape, but Sarah decided to bring it back to life. Every day after school, she watered the plants, cleared the weeds, and planted new flowers. As weeks passed, other kids in the neighborhood noticed her hard work. Slowly, they joined her, helping in the garden. Soon, the garden became a place where everyone gathered, made friends, and shared stories.

Was it important for Sarah to continue working on the garden even when no one helped her initially?

Open Ended

"The Hidden Garden"

Sarah moved to a new town and found it hard to make friends. One day, while exploring, she stumbled upon a hidden garden behind an old library. The garden was in poor shape, but Sarah decided to bring it back to life. Every day after school, she watered the plants, cleared the weeds, and planted new flowers. As weeks passed, other kids in the neighborhood noticed her hard work. Slowly, they joined her, helping in the garden. Soon, the garden became a place where everyone gathered, made friends, and shared stories.

How did the garden change over time?

Open Ended

"The New Kid"

Lily was nervous about being the new kid at school. She thought no one would talk to her, and she’d be left out. On her first day, she saw a group of kids playing soccer but was too shy to join. One boy noticed her watching and invited her to play. Slowly, Lily started making friends and realized that kindness can be found when you least expect it.

What is the theme of the story?

Open Ended

"The New Kid"

Lily was nervous about being the new kid at school. She thought no one would talk to her, and she’d be left out. On her first day, she saw a group of kids playing soccer but was too shy to join. One boy noticed her watching and invited her to play. Slowly, Lily started making friends and realized that kindness can be found when you least expect it.

Why was Lily nervous about going to school?

Open Ended

"The New Kid"

Lily was nervous about being the new kid at school. She thought no one would talk to her, and she’d be left out. On her first day, she saw a group of kids playing soccer but was too shy to join. One boy noticed her watching and invited her to play. Slowly, Lily started making friends and realized that kindness can be found when you least expect it.

How did the boy help Lily feel included?

Open Ended

"The New Kid"

Lily was nervous about being the new kid at school. She thought no one would talk to her, and she’d be left out. On her first day, she saw a group of kids playing soccer but was too shy to join. One boy noticed her watching and invited her to play. Slowly, Lily started making friends and realized that kindness can be found when you least expect it.

How might the story have been different if no one invited Lily to play?

Open Ended

"The New Kid"

Lily was nervous about being the new kid at school. She thought no one would talk to her, and she’d be left out. On her first day, she saw a group of kids playing soccer but was too shy to join. One boy noticed her watching and invited her to play. Slowly, Lily started making friends and realized that kindness can be found when you least expect it.

What could Lily do to make other new kids feel welcome?