Understanding Magic E in Words

Understanding Magic E in Words

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

1st - 2nd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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This video tutorial introduces the concept of long I sounds with magic E words. It explains how the magic E at the end of a word affects the pronunciation of the preceding vowel, making it say its name. The video includes reading and spelling practice, guiding students through examples like 'time', 'smile', and 'drive'. Students are encouraged to practice independently with words such as 'kite', 'file', and 'shine'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of the magic E in transforming the pronunciation of words.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the pattern for words with a long I sound using magic e?

I, two consonants, e

I, e, two consonants

I, one consonant, e

I, e, one consonant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the magic e in words like 'pine'?

To make the word plural

To add a syllable

To change the consonant

To make the vowel long

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is an example of a long I sound with magic e?

Pin

Pine

Pan

Pen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the word 'time', what role does the magic e play?

It makes the T silent

It changes the M to N

It makes the I say its name

It adds an extra syllable

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the word 'smile', what does the magic e do?

Makes the S silent

Changes the M to N

Makes the I long

Adds a syllable

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words contains a magic e?

Tim

Smil

Hide

Bit

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in spelling a word with magic e?

Identify the sounds

Write the e first

Start with a consonant

Guess the letters

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