Preview: CVCe Silent E (Magic E)
3 pages🔮 Magic E — Short to Long!
Magic e at the end of a word makes the vowel say its name! CVC (short vowel) → CVCe (long vowel): cap → cape, hop → hope, bit → bite.
1. Change CVC to CVCe — Add Magic e!
🍰 bit → bite = 🧊 cub → cube =
2. Read Both Words — Circle the CVCe Word
📦 rob / robe 🍪 kit / kite
3. Fill in the Missing Magic e Word
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About This CVCe Silent E (Magic E) Phonics Worksheet
This free printable CVCe silent e phonics worksheet helps Grade 1 students understand the magic e rule through three types of practice. First, students transform familiar CVC words into CVCe words by adding a silent e. Then they read word pairs and circle the CVCe word. Finally, they apply their knowledge by choosing the correct word to complete a sentence. Aligned to CCSS RF.1.3c: know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
How Teachers Can Use This Worksheet
- Whole-class mini-lesson: Introduce magic e with a wand prop. Model cap → cape, hop → hope on the whiteboard before distributing worksheets.
- Literacy center: Pair with letter tiles so students can physically add the e tile to word cards.
Skills Covered
letter sounds · blending · decoding · phonemic awareness · word recognition