Understanding Silent 'e'

Adriana·

Phonics

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Grade Level1st Grade

SubjectPhonics

Original Prompt

Create a multisensory lesson for dyslexic students on silent 'e' words, incorporating visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic learning approaches to strengthen phonological awareness. Design activities where students physically manipulate letters to build words, seeing how adding the silent 'e' changes vowel sounds from short to long. Include a memorable story or song that highlights the "magic e" concept with vivid imagery that helps students internalize the spelling pattern. For the spellin...

This resource focuses on the concept of the 'Magic e' and how it alters the pronunciation of vowels in words. It introduces the role of the silent 'e' in making preceding vowels say their names (long vowel sounds) and provides a variety of engaging activities to reinforce this learning. Activities include listening and repeating pairs of words, hands-on word building with different materials, movement games, and visual aids to help students internalize the 'magic e' rule. Additionally, it offers practice opportunities such as a Silent 'E' Hunt to identify words in context, and creative exercises to draw connections between words and their meanings.