Magic A Safari Slides 🍃🌴🦁🍃
Silent E Safari
STAGE 1: LONG A
MAGIC SPELL ACTIVATED
The Magic A
Safari Wand
Hop into our safari jeep! Today, we are hunting for the quietest animal in the phonics jungle: **Silent E**. Watch how it changes word sounds!
SPELLBOOK
c-a-p ➔ c-a-p-e
Lesson 1: Short A vs. Long A Slide 1 of 4
Safari Rules
MAGIC RULES
Meet the Silent / Magic E!
1
He is Silent!
When Silent E stands at the very end of a word, he makes no sound at all . Shhh!
2
The Power Wand
He waves his magic wand over the other vowel and tells it: "Say your name!"
3
Short turns to Long
The short vowel sound /æ/ (like can) changes to the long vowel name /eɪ/ (like cane)!
Lesson 1: Short A vs. Long A Slide 2 of 4
Word Builders
TRANSFORMATION
Short Vowel /æ/
cap
A small hat that fits tight. 🧢
MAGIC E SPELL!
Long Vowel /eɪ/
cape
A superhero's floating coat! 🦸
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Safari Story Scout
READING TRAIL
Can You Spot the Magic E Words?
Read these sentences with the class. Look out for the silent helper at the end!
1. The ape ran to the blue lake.
2. We made a big yellow cake.
3. Do not gate or break the wooden cane.
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Magic A Word Transformer Silent E Safari Log
STAGE 1: MAGIC A
SAFARI SCOUT:
DATE:
GRADE: 1ST GRADE
The Magic Wand Word Transformer
Your Mission: Add a silent e to the end of the short A words. Watch them turn into long A words, then write them!
Word Transformation Machine
Short Vowel Word Add Silent E Long Vowel Word
cap (hat)
➔ + e ➔
c a p e
mad (angry)
➔ + e ➔
can (tin)
➔ + e ➔
tap (knock)
➔ + e ➔
Sentence Scouting
Write the correct magic E word from above into each safari report:
1. The monkey wore a giant red
cape
as a joke.
2. The old safari guide walked with a long
.
3. I ate a slice of sweet banana
near the lake.
Safari Phonics Goal: Decoding CVCe words with long A sounds.
SCOUT LEVEL 1
Magic I and O Safari Slides 🌴🐒🌴🦛
Silent E Safari
STAGE 2: I & O
TRACKING NEW TRACKS
Safari I & O
Magic Clues
Grab your binoculars! We are looking for Magic E changing short i (as in pin) and short o (as in hop) into their long names!
TRACKER
h-o-p ➔ h-o-p-e
Lesson 2: Short I & O vs. Long I & O Slide 1 of 4
Long I Spells
PIN ➔ PINE
The Long I Sound Changer
p i n
➔ add e ➔
p i n e
A sharp pin becomes a pine tree! 🌲
r i p
➔ add e ➔
r i p e
Tearing paper becomes a ripe banana! 🍌
b i t
➔ add e ➔
b i t e
A tiny bit becomes a giant crocodile bite! 🐊
Lesson 2: Short I & O vs. Long I & O Slide 2 of 4
Long O Spells
HOP ➔ HOPE
The Long O Sound Changer
h o p
➔ add e ➔
h o p e
A jump becomes a wish for good luck! 🌟
r o b
➔ add e ➔
r o b e
Taking a toy becomes a warm bath robe! 👘
m o p
➔ add e ➔
m o p e
Cleaning the floor becomes feeling super sad! 😢
Lesson 2: Short I & O vs. Long I & O Slide 3 of 4
Jungle Challenge
WHICH WORD?
Help the Safari Guide Fill the Gap!
Look at the clues. Which word makes sense in our safari book?
"We sat under a giant ____ tree."
pin pine
"The cute frog can ____ on the rock."
hop hope
Lesson 2: Short I & O vs. Long I & O Slide 4 of 4
I and O Word Clues Silent E Safari Log
STAGE 2: MAGIC I & O
SAFARI SCOUT:
DATE:
GRADE: 1ST GRADE
Safari Long I and O Clues
Mission: Read the short vowel words. Add the silent e at the end to make a new long word. Write the new word on the handwriting lines!
Long I Transformer
Add "e" to write the new long-vowel words:
pin ➔ + e ➔
p i n e
rip ➔ + e ➔
bit ➔ + e ➔
🌲 Fact: A pine tree grows big cones in the forest.
Long O Transformer
Add "e" to write the new long-vowel words:
hop ➔ + e ➔
rob ➔ + e ➔
mop ➔ + e ➔
🌟 Fact: We hope to find a giant lion in the jungle!
Safari Phonics Goal: Decoding CVCe words with long I and long O sounds.
SCOUT LEVEL 2
Copycat Sound Slides 🦓🌴🐆🦜
Silent E Safari
STAGE 3: COPYCAT SOUNDS
PHONEME DETECTIVE
Case of the
Copycat Sounds
Watch out! Some jungle words sound almost exactly alike. Today we learn to listen and read carefully so we don't fall into the sound traps!
EAR TRAINER
can vs. cane
Lesson 3: Phoneme Distinction & Game Prep Slide 1 of 4
Sound Alert
TRICKY PAIRS
Don't Get Tricked by Copycat Words!
cap vs. cape
Missing the "e" changes a hat into a superhero cloak!
pin vs. pine
Missing the "e" turns a giant tree into a tiny metal pin!
hop vs. hope
Missing the "e" turns a positive wish into a frog's jump!
Lesson 3: Phoneme Distinction & Game Prep Slide 2 of 4
Showdown
LISTENING GAME
Sound Showdown: Show Me Your Cards!
The teacher will read a word. Look at your desk and hold up the card with the matching spelling!
If the vowel sound is short /æ/ like in cap , hold up the green card!
If the vowel says its name /eɪ/ like in cape , hold up the gold card!
Speak Clearly!
"The snake ran near the lake."
Lesson 3: Phoneme Distinction & Game Prep Slide 3 of 4
Team Safari
PARTNER PLAY
How to be a Great Partner
When playing our game cards today, follow these important active speaking and listening rules:
Speak Slowly
Make sure you pronounce the end of the word clearly so your partner can hear the "e" spelling change!
Help and Repeat
If your partner is stuck, ask them: "Did you say rip or ripe?"
Lesson 3: Phoneme Distinction & Game Prep Slide 4 of 4
Magic E Safari Game Cards Silent E Safari Game
DECODER CARDS
SCOUT A:
SCOUT B:
How to Play "Vowel Power Match":
Cut out the 8 cards below. Place them face up.
Scout A reads a card (example: "hop").
Scout B must find the long-vowel magic E card that matches it ("hope").
Write the matching pair down in your logbook. Win 1 point for every correct match!
PAIR A
tap
short /æ/ sound
Example: "Tap gently on the drum." 🥁
PAIR A
tape
long /eɪ/ sound
Example: "We need sticky tape." 🎗️
PAIR B
pin
short /ɪ/ sound
Example: "Be careful of the sharp pin." 📍
PAIR B
pine
long /aɪ/ sound
Example: "The green pine cone." 🌲
PAIR C
hop
short /ɒ/ sound
Example: "The frog can hop far." 🐸
PAIR C
hope
long /oʊ/ sound
Example: "I hope we see a zebra!" 🦓
PAIR D
rip
short /ɪ/ sound
Example: "Do not rip the page." 📄
PAIR D
ripe
long /aɪ/ sound
Example: "The ripe yellow banana." 🍌
SCOREBOARD A: _____ pts B: _____ pts
CUT & MATCH
Jungle Secret Slides 🐒🌴🦁🐊
Silent E Safari
STAGE 4: READERS
DECODABLE TRAIL
The Case of the
Jungle Secrets
The final safari gate is locked! To unlock it, we must read a full decodable story and find all the hidden Magic E words. Put on your reader hats!
GRADUATE
READING MASTER
Lesson 4: Reading a Controlled Story Slide 1 of 4
Warm-Up
SPEED DRILL
The Magic E Fast-Read Drill
Read these words quickly with your partner before we start our big book!
cape
pine
hope
cake
tape
ripe
mop
can
Lesson 4: Reading a Controlled Story Slide 2 of 4
Safari Reader
"THE BRAVE APE"
Let's Read: Jake the Ape
An ape named Jake wore a red cape.
Comprehension
Who is the main animal in our story?
Lesson 4: Reading a Controlled Story Slide 3 of 4
Graduation
SAFARI COMPLETE
You are now a Master Safari Reader!
Great job, Scout! You successfully used your magic wand to change vowel sounds and read complex story tracks.
Magic E Speller
Spelling CVCe words
Decodable Reader
Reading full paragraphs
Lesson 4: Reading a Controlled Story Slide 4 of 4
Scout Graduation Quiz Scout Graduation Check
FINAL ASSESSMENT
SAFARI SCOUT:
DATE:
RANK: 1ST GRADE GRADUATE
The Magic E Graduation Exam
Instructions: Show off your vowel power! Read the questions carefully and write or circle the correct magic E word.
Part A: Magic Word Transformer
Write the long-vowel word by adding the silent helper "e" at the end.
1. pin + e ➔
2. hop + e ➔
Part B: Context Clue Search
Circle the correct spelling to complete the sentence.
1. The monkey wore a red _______.
cap cape
2. We built a treehouse in a high _______ tree.
pin pine
Part C: Jake the Ape Comprehension
Based on our stage story, circle the correct facts.
1. Where did Jake the Ape run?
pine lake snake
2. What animal was hiding in the green grass?
frog lion snake
🎓 **Safari Graduation:** Verified phonemic decoding and spelling accuracy.
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Graduation Rubric
TEACHER FILE
Assess individual student phonemic growth, decoding fluency, and silent E rule retention.
Phonics Mastery Rubric
Phonics Skill Novice (1pt) Developing (2pt) Master Reader (3pt) CVCe Sound Changes Reads long vowels as short vowel sounds (e.g. cap instead of cape). Identifies the silent E with spelling cues, but needs high support. Instantly converts short vowels to long vowel names when seeing silent E. CVCe Spelling Fails to add "e" at the end of the written long vowel words. Adds "e" correctly but misses or mixes other consonants when spelling. Correctly applies the silent E pattern to spell target CVCe words perfectly. Reading Fluency Decodes letter-by-letter with long pauses and high frustration. Reads controlled sentences slowly; self-corrects after teacher reminder. Reads full controlled passages smoothly, showing confident vocal control. Comprehension Cannot extract meaning or answer questions from decodables. Answers simple facts but struggles with sequence or inferences. Answers all comprehension questions correctly; links spelling to meaning.
Scout Fluency Observation Checklist
Scout Graduation Quiz Scout Graduation Check
FINAL ASSESSMENT
SAFARI SCOUT:
DATE:
RANK: 1ST GRADE GRADUATE
The Magic E Graduation Exam
Instructions: Show off your vowel power! Read the questions carefully and write or circle the correct magic E word.
Part A: Magic Word Transformer
Write the long-vowel word by adding the silent helper "e" at the end.
1. pin + e ➔
2. hop + e ➔
Part B: Context Clue Search
Circle the correct spelling to complete the sentence.
1. The monkey wore a red _______.
cap cape
2. We built a treehouse in a high _______ tree.
pin pine
Part C: Jake the Ape Comprehension
Based on our stage story, circle the correct facts.
1. Where did Jake the Ape run?
pine lake snake
2. What animal was hiding in the green grass?
frog lion snake
🎓 **Safari Graduation:** Verified phonemic decoding and spelling accuracy.
PAGE 1
Graduation Rubric
TEACHER FILE
Assess student phonemic growth, decoding fluency, and silent E rule retention.
Phonics Mastery Rubric
Skill Novice (1pt) Developing (2pt) Master (3pt) Sound Changes Reads long vowels as short vowel sounds (cap instead of cape). Identifies silent E with cues, but needs high support. Instantly converts short vowels to long vowel names. CVCe Spelling Fails to add "e" at the end of long vowel words. Adds "e" correctly but misses or mixes other letters. Applies silent E pattern to spell target words perfectly. Fluency Decodes letter-by-letter with long pauses and high friction. Reads controlled sentences slowly with minor halts. Reads full paragraphs smoothly, showing confident control. Comprehension Cannot extract meaning or answer simple questions. Answers simple facts but struggles with sequence details. Answers all questions correctly and connects to story.
Fluency Observation Checklist
Visual & Decoding: Points to verify "e" existence. Keeps voice box active on long sounds. Self-corrects errors on second pass.
