The magic e
How the magic “e” changes the
sound (and meaning) of words
PIN
PINE
Cod
Code
How does the magic e change the sound of vowels (a, u, i. o)?
• It makes the vowels longer, and
• It calls them by their “real” alphabetical name:
A [ay]
I [ai]
O [oʊ]
U [yu]
Look at the pictures and label them,
using your magic “e” wand. Write
them in your book
Now add a magic “e” to the following words, and draw a picture
to show what they are.
1. bik
7. spin
2. can
8. con
3. cak
9. shap
4. kit
10. plat
5. rop
6. grap