Wand Builders Activity
Magic E Wand Builders
Transform CVC words into CVCe magic words!
Name: ______________________
Date: ________________________
Step 1: Cut out your Magic E Spell Wands!
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Cut Here
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Cut Here
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Cut Here
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Cut Here
Step 2: Place your wand over the dotted box to cast the Silent E spell!
p i n
Wand
c a n
Wand
t a p
Wand
h o p
Wand
k i t
Wand
t u b
Wand
c u b
Wand
b i t
Wand
My Wizard Word Journal
Write down your magical CVC to CVCe transformations!
Record Sheet
Read the CVC word first. Place your Magic E wand on it. Read the new word! Write both words below, then color the star to prove your magical spell worked.
Short CVC Word
Add E
New Magic CVCe Word
Spell Cast?
1
pin
+ e
2
can
+ e
3
tap
+ e
4
hop
+ e
5
kit
+ e
6
tub
+ e
7
cub
+ e
8
bit
+ e
Wizard Bonus Question:
What does the Magic E do to the vowel sound inside the word?
It makes it say its ________
Wizard Sorting Cards
Wizard Matching Cards
Cut out these CVC and CVCe cards. Match the short vowel with its long vowel partner!
CUT-OUT SHEET
CVC
pin
Short /i/ Sound
CVCe
pine
Long /i/ Sound
CVC
can
Short /a/ Sound
CVCe
cane
Long /a/ Sound
CVC
tap
Short /a/ Sound
CVCe
tape
Long /a/ Sound
CVC
kit
Short /i/ Sound
CVCe
kite
Long /i/ Sound
CVC
tub
Short /u/ Sound
CVCe
tube
Long /u/ Sound
CVC
cub
Short /u/ Sound
CVCe
cube
Long /u/ Sound
The Wizard's Sorting Mat
Sort your cards! Place Short Vowels (CVC) on the left, and Long Vowels (CVCe) on the right.
Zone 1
Short Vowel Sparks
CVC Words (No Silent E)
Place Short Vowel Cards Here
Examples: pin, can, tap, kit, tub, cub
The Rule: The vowel is closed in and says its short sound: /a/, /i/, /u/.
Zone 2
Long Vowel Spells
CVCe Words (With Silent E)
Place Long Vowel Cards Here
Examples: pine, cane, tape, kite, tube, cube
The Rule: Magic E jumps over one letter to make the vowel say its name: /A/, /I/, /U/.
Group Member Names: _________________________________________________
Group Approved!
Wizards Facilitation Guide
Word Wizards Facilitation Guide
Paraprofessional Small Group Intervention • 15 Minutes
Teacher Resource
Learning Objective & Focus
Students will read and build CVC words, apply the "Magic E" rule to transform them into CVCe words, and demonstrate understanding of how the silent E changes the short vowel sound to a long vowel sound.
Step 1: Short Vowel Warm-Up (3 Minutes)
Phoneme Review
Distribute the 12 Wizard Matching Cards face-up. Point to a CVC word card (e.g., pin).
🗣️ Say This:
"Look at this word. Let's tap out the sounds together: /p/ - /i/ - /n/. What is the word? Pin! That vowel /i/ is short. Today, we're going to cast a spell on these words to change their sound!"
Step 2: Magic Wand Transformations (6 Minutes)
Hands-On Building
Have students use their cut-out Magic E Spell Wands. Have them place the 'e' wand onto the dotted "Wand" box of the CVC cards.
🗣️ Say This:
"Place your 'e' wand at the end of pin. Watch what happens! Magic E is silent, but it has a super power. It jumps back over the consonant and whispers to the /i/, 'Say your name!' Now, what sound does the 'i' make? It says /I/! Let's read the new magic word: p-i-n-e... pine!"
👉 Have students write each new word in their Wizard Word Journal and color the star for each successful spell!
Step 3: Wizard Sorting Mat (6 Minutes)
Visual Matching
Place The Wizard's Sorting Mat in the center. Students take turns choosing cards, reading them, and placing them in the correct column.
🗣️ Say This:
"Take the word can. Does it have a silent 'e' at the end? No! It is a short vowel spark. Put it in the Short Vowel Cauldron. Now find its partner. Yes, cane! It has Magic E! Put it in the Long Vowel Spellbook!"
Common Misconceptions & Teacher Tips
❌ Student says: "pin-ee" (sounding out the 'e')
The Fix: Remind them that Magic E is a silent ninja! Put your index finger to your lips and say: "Shhh, Magic E never makes a sound! It uses all of its energy to make the other vowel say its name instead."
❌ Student reads CVCe word as short vowel (e.g., "pin" instead of "pine")
The Fix: Point to the 'e' at the end. Ask: "Do you see the Magic E? Yes! What does he tell the vowel 'i' to do? Tell me the sound 'i' makes when it says its name." Model: "/I/, so the word is p-I-ne."