This lesson focuses on teaching long vowel sounds with silent "e" (also called "magic e").

Includes a weekly lesson plan for the long vowels with silent e.

Key Concepts:

• The silent "e" at the end of a word makes the first vowel say its name.

Lesson Activities:

1. Introduction & Modeling:
   • Use a chart and slides to review the long vowel sounds with silent "e."
   • Show students how the vowel changes with the silent "e" (e.g., "cap" vs. "cape").
   • Read words aloud together (e.g., "a says /a/ like in ape").
2. Segmenting & Blending:
   • Have students break down words into sounds (e.g., "b-i-k-e" → "bike").
   • Model with words like "ride" and "bike," then let students try on their own.
3. Hands-on Word Building:
   • Students write and build words with long vowels using whiteboards or paper.
   • Example words: mute, flute, slime, rope, state.
4. Phonemic Awareness:
   • Blending: Teacher says sounds, students blend them to form words.
   • Segmenting: Teacher says a word, students break it into individual sounds.
5. Reading & Word Hunt:
   • Read passages and find words with long vowel sounds (e.g., "Jake and Kate like to play at the lake").
   • Drag circles over words containing long "a" and "i."
6. Worksheets & Videos:
   • Use linked worksheets and sing-along videos to reinforce learning.