Lesson 172: Magic E with i_e
Focus: Silent E: i_e
Objective
What we'll learn
Read words where a silent E at the end makes the vowel say its name.
For grown-ups
Parent & teacher intro
Silent E is a magic letter! It stays quiet, but it makes the vowel say its name. Cap → cape!
Warm-up
Interactive phonics activity
Cover the E. Read the short word. Uncover the E. Read the long word.
Words
Word list
Practice
Example sentences
- I can see the bike.
- We can see the kite.
- You can see the time.
- They can see the line.
Story time
Mia and the Bike
Mia went to the garden. Mia saw a bike and a kite.
"Look!" said Mia. "The time is by the line."
Sam came to help. Together they played with the ride and the hide.
At the end of the day, Mia and Sam smiled. What a wonderful Silent E: i_e adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Mia go?
2. What did Mia see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 chart
Meaning: a picture that shows information
Example: The chart shows how much rain fell.
Review
Vocabulary review
- ride — A ride is something we can talk about or see.
- line — A line is something we can talk about or see.
- time — A time is something we can talk about or see.
- kite — A kite is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Choose the word that fits the Silent E: i_e pattern.
Which word belongs with Silent E: i_e?
Which word belongs with Silent E: i_e?
Which word belongs with Silent E: i_e?
Stretch