1st grade
Magic E 2: o_e and u_e
Six new words that change when you add an e: glob to globe, hug to huge, us to use, slop to slope. Then draw a mop and a globe.
Phonics worksheet · Long vowels
Magic E 2: a_e and i_e
Six new words that change when you add an e: mad to made, plan to plane, fin to fine, dim to dime. Then draw a rat and a plane.
- Grade level
- 1st grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Long vowels
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Long vowel sounds, Magic e, Vowel teams, Spelling choices
What kids do
“Add a magic e to the end of each word. The vowel says its name! Write and read the new word.”
Words on this sheet
madratplanfinriddim
Teacher tip
Plan to plane is a fun change. Read each pair aloud.
How to use it
- Read the words out loud and listen for the vowel saying its name.
- Use a vowel team anchor chart while kids work.
- Use it in a small reading group so you can hear each child sound out a few words.
Watch for
Kids who add an e to every word. Ask them to read the word both ways.
Talk about it
- How do you know this vowel is long?
- What sound does this letter or letter team make?
Take it further
Make a vowel team poster with words kids find in their reading.
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