Lesson 174: Magic E with u_e
Focus: Silent E: u_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 cube.
- We can see the tube.
- You can see the cute.
- They can see the flute.
Story time
Zoe and the Cube
Zoe went to the school. Zoe saw a cube and a tube.
"Look!" said Zoe. "The cute is by the flute."
Max came to help. Together they played with the mule and the rude.
At the end of the day, Zoe and Max smiled. What a wonderful Silent E: u_e adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Zoe go?
2. What did Zoe see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 reflect
Meaning: to bounce back like light in a mirror
Example: The mirror reflects my smile.
Review
Vocabulary review
- june — A june is something we can talk about or see.
- rude — A rude is something we can talk about or see.
- mule — A mule is something we can talk about or see.
- flute — A flute is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Pick the word that finishes the sentence.
I see a _____ .
I see a _____ .
I see a _____ .
Stretch