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2—Syllable Words — Magic E Worksheet

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  • RF.1.3.E
  • RF.2.4
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About the Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet, "Magic E" worksheet is designed to help young learners practice reading and spelling two-syllable words with the "magic e" (silent e) pattern. The worksheet presents a word bank of syllables, and students are required to rearrange these syllables to form real words, where the final "e" makes the preceding vowel sound long.

This engaging activity reinforces the concept of syllables, phonics, and the "magic e" rule, making it an excellent resource for early literacy development. By manipulating syllables to construct words, children enhance their understanding of word structure and build their decoding and encoding skills.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Through this worksheet, your child will learn:

  • The concept of syllables and how to break words into smaller units
  • The "magic e" rule, where the silent "e" at the end of a word makes the preceding vowel sound long
  • How to apply the "magic e" rule to decode and encode two-syllable words
  • Word recognition and spelling skills for two-syllable "magic e" words
  • Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through the physical manipulation of syllables

Learning Outcomes

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely (SMART) learning outcomes for this worksheet:

Cognitive:

  • Students will be able to identify and apply the "magic e" rule to read and spell two-syllable words with 80% accuracy.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of syllables by correctly breaking words into smaller units.

Psychomotor:

  • Students will develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination by manipulating syllables to form words.

Affective:

  • Students will gain confidence in their reading and spelling abilities through the successful completion of the worksheet.
  • Students will develop a positive attitude towards learning phonics and word patterns.

Interpersonal/Social:

  • Students will collaborate and communicate effectively with peers or teachers if the worksheet is used in a group setting.

Tags

Magic E Worksheet, Two-Syllable Words, Phonics Worksheets, Silent E Activities, Early Literacy, Word Building, Decoding Skills, Encoding Skills, Syllables Practice, Vowel Patterns

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.1.3.e
Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.2.4
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

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