Introduction
Today we are going to learn about the silent "e"! Sometimes the silent "e" is also called the bossy "e" or magic "e". Which ever way you hear it or call it, it does the same job!
Task
Explore how the the letter "e" at the end of words can change a short vowel sound into a long vowel sound in most words!
Process
Click on the links below to learn what the silent "e" does!
Task 1: Learn what a silent "e" does:
Task 2: Practice making new words silent "e". These words are practicing how to go from a short "a" to a long "a" after adding the letter "e" at the end. See if you can read the new word!
https://www.splashlearn.com/s/ela/from-short-vowel-a-to-long-vowel-a
Task 3: More practice with making new words when adding a silent "e".
https://www.starfall.com/h/ltr-lv-a/maw-a-e/?t=329401638
Task 4: Silent "e" guessing game!
Task 5: Listen to a read aloud about the silent "e".
Evaluation
| Limited | Progressing | Mastered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Strategy Knowledge | Does not understand silent "e" changes the vowel sound | Understands silent "e" changes the vowel sound | Can re-state the rule of silent "e" |
| Reads CVCE words | Unable to read CVCE words | Able to read parts of CVCE words | Able to read a CVCE word correctly |
Conclusion
Great job completing your quest learning about the silent "e"! Remember to try changing the vowel from a short sound to a long sound if you see the letter "e" at the end of a word when you read! Great readers remember and try different strategies and rules to figure out difficult words!
Credits
Michigan ELA first grade standards for the state of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/MDE_ELA_Standards_599599_7.pdf
RF.1.2a Distinguish long from short vowel sounds
RF.1.2b Orally produce single-syllable words by blending the sounds
RF.1.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.1.3c Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
Michigan K-12 Computer Science Standards: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/CompSci_Standards_Accessible_Final_655284_7.pdf
1A-CS-01 Select and operate appropriate software to perform a variety of tasks, and recognize that users have different needs and preferences for the technology they use.
1A-IC-18 Keep login information private, and log off of devices appropriately.
Teacher Page
This web quest is designed for kindergarten, first grade and second grade students to learn and practice the silent "e". This WebQuest can be used whole group or individually.
Curriculum area: ELA
Grade Levels: K-2
Purpose of Assignment/Objectives: This WebQuest was designed to give students another opportunity to learn and practice the concept of the silent "e".
Estimated time to complete: 15-20 minutes
What technology was used: Any device that allows the student to have access to the internet and have the ability to be actively engaged with a touch screen or mouse. Examples could be iPad, tablet, Chromebook or desktop computer.
Materials: any chosen device such as an iPad, tablet, Chromebook or desktop computer
Procedures: Students will understand how to use the device their using responsibly in the classroom if completing individually. If completing whole group, students will follow same classroom rules and expectations set by their classroom teacher.
Assessment tools: The classroom teacher can use the rubric to take a formative assessment on students. A suggestion would be to individually see if students can use this new reading strategy when given a CVCE word.