Magic E Intro Slides Magic E
Power!
Lesson 1: Hopscotch Phonics
Let's Play!
Meet the Magic E
CAP
Short "a" sound
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CAPE
The E makes the "a" long!
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The Secret Rule
1
The Magic E sits at the end of the word.
2
It is quiet (we don't say its sound).
3
It uses its magic to make the first vowel say its OWN NAME!
How to Play Hopscotch
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Short Vowel?
HOP!
(CVC Words like CAT, PIN, HOP)
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Long Vowel?
SLIDE!
(CVCe Words like CAKE, PINE, HOPE)
Ready to Jump?
Line up at the starting line!
Look for the E
Say the Word
Hop or Slide
Hopscotch Word Cards Hopscotch Word Cards
Print, cut, and tape these cards to your floor hopscotch grid. Mix CVC and CVCe words.
CAN
Short Vowel
CANE
Long Vowel
HOP
Short Vowel
HOPE
Long Vowel
BIT
Short Vowel
BITE
Long Vowel
TAP
Short Vowel
TAPE
Long Vowel
Detective Clipboard Log Detective Case File
Subject: The Case of the Silent E
Detective:
Date:
Mission Instructions:
Search the classroom for hidden word cards. When you find a word with a Magic E, write it down below. Then, circle the silent E at the end!
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3
4
5
6
7
8
TOP SECRET BONUS
"Can you find a word that has a short vowel and NO Magic E?"
Detective Word Cards Detective Hunt Word Cards
Cut these cards out and hide them around the classroom. Students will find and record them on their logs.
CAKE
DETECTIVE CLUE #1
RIPE
DETECTIVE CLUE #2
HOSE
DETECTIVE CLUE #3
MULE
DETECTIVE CLUE #4
BONE
DETECTIVE CLUE #5
KITE
DETECTIVE CLUE #6
GATE
DETECTIVE CLUE #7
TUBE
DETECTIVE CLUE #8
CAT
BONUS: NO MAGIC E!
Vowel Bingo Cards Magic E Bingo
Listen for the long vowel sounds!
CAKE
RIDE
HOPE
BITE
FREE
TAME
ROPE
MULE
KITE
Card #1A Name: ____________________
Magic E Bingo
PINE
BONE
CANE
TUBE
FREE
GATE
DIME
HOSE
CAPE
Card #1B Name: ____________________
Bingo Caller Cards Bingo Caller Cards
Cut these out and pull them from a hat. Read the word or use the "Rhyme Clue" to help students find the match!
CAKE
Rhyme Clue:
"I rhyme with LAKE."
RIDE
Rhyme Clue:
"I rhyme with HIDE."
HOPE
Rhyme Clue:
"I rhyme with ROPE."
BITE
Rhyme Clue:
"I rhyme with KITE."
TAME
Rhyme Clue:
"I rhyme with NAME."
MULE
Rhyme Clue:
"I rhyme with RULE."
PINE
Rhyme Clue:
"I rhyme with LINE."
BONE
Rhyme Clue:
"I rhyme with CONE."
TUBE
Rhyme Clue:
"I rhyme with CUBE."
Partners in Rhyme Cards Partners in Rhyme Cards
Cut these cards out. Students match the short vowel word with its Magic E partner.
RID
Short
RIDE
Long
BIT
Short
BITE
Long
NOT
Short
NOTE
Long
TUB
Short
TUBE
Long
Red Light Vowel Cards Red Light Green Light Flashcards
Flash these cards to the class. Mix them up to keep them on their toes!
FREEZE (Short)
GO (Long)
PIN
PINE
MAD
MADE
CUT
CUTE