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Magic E 2: a_e and i_e
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Phonics worksheet · Long vowels
Word Families: -ake, -ate, -ame
Magic e word families: eleven starting letters to put in front of -ake, -ate and -ame to build cake, gate, game and more.
- Grade level
- 1st grade
- Time
- About 20 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
“Put a letter from the letter bank in front of each word family. The magic e makes the a say its name!”
Printed on the sheet:
- Pick one of your words. Write it and draw it!
Words on this sheet
Letter bank-ake-ate-ameakeateame
Teacher tip
Every word has magic e. Ask kids to read the vowel as its name.
How to use it
- Show the magic e with a wand: tap the e and the vowel says its name.
- Write the long vowel spellings for one sound side by side on the board.
- Use the sheet as a quick check after you teach the sound, then reteach in a small group.
Watch for
Vowel team rules have exceptions, like bread and head. Treat them as words to remember.
Talk about it
- What other way could this sound be spelled?
- How did you figure out that word?
Take it further
Play “short or long” with word cards and a jump left or right.
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