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| Which subject | Reading |
| What topic | Silent e |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 8 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 8 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Silent e
Doesn't matter (appropriate for a variety of levels)
Reading
30 minutes
8 students
The lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for phonics and reading comprehension.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Silent e | 5 min | Briefly explain what silent e is, give examples, and highlight its role in changing word sounds and meanings. Introduce vocabulary related to the lesson. |
| 2 | Group Activity | 10 min | Divide students into pairs or small groups. Provide them with a list of words (some with silent e, some without). Ask them to categorize the words into two groups. Encourage discussion within groups. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 10 min | Distribute printable cards to each student. Instruct students to fill in the cards with examples of words that contain silent e and use them in sentences. |
| 4 | Random Check of Cards | 3 min | Randomly collect or check the cards. This can be done by calling students' names randomly to provide their answers without presenting in front of the class. |
| 5 | Conclusion & Review | 2 min | Recap what silent e is and ask a few questions to reinforce the concept. Encourage students to share one thing they learned today. |
Assign students to find five words from their reading books that contain silent e and write them down. This homework will be checked in the next class without asking students to present them.
"Hello everyone! Today, we are going to learn about something very special in the English language called 'silent e.' Can anyone guess what silent e means? (Pause for responses)
That’s right! Silent e is the letter 'e' at the end of a word that we don’t pronounce. It can change how we say the word and even its meaning. For example, if we take the word 'hop,' when we add a silent e to it, we get 'hope.' We now pronounce it differently, and it has a different meaning.
Let's look at some common words with silent e. Can you think of any words that have a silent e? (Pause for responses) Great! We will be working with words like 'make,' 'time,' and 'cake' today.
Remember, our goal today is to understand silent e, identify it in words, and practice using those words in sentences."
"Now, let’s get into some fun activities! I want you to pair up with a partner or form small groups. I will give you a list of words. Your task is to categorize these words into two groups: words that have a silent e and words that do not.
Here’s the list: (distribute the list of words).
While you are working, I want you to discuss with each other why you think certain words have the silent e and others do not. You have 10 minutes! Go ahead!"
(Pause while students work and facilitate discussions as needed.)
"Alright, everyone! I see you are doing an amazing job categorizing those words. Now, I have a new activity for you. Each of you will receive a printable card.
On your card, I want you to write down three examples of words that contain a silent e. After you write the words, use each word in a sentence.
You will have 10 minutes for this activity. Be creative with your sentences!"
(Pause while students fill in their cards and offer assistance or suggestions as needed.)
"Time's up! Now, I will check some of your cards. I’ll call out your name randomly, and I want you to read one of the words and the sentence you created. Don't worry; this is just a quick check, and you won’t be presenting in front of the whole class.
Let’s see what you’ve come up with! (Proceed to call students and check cards.)"
"Great job today, everyone! You all did really well with understanding silent e. Can anyone tell me what we learned today about silent e? (Pause for responses) Excellent!
To wrap up, I want each of you to think of one thing you learned today about silent e and share it with the class. (Encourage a few students to share.)
Thank you for participating! For your homework, I would like you to find five words from your reading books that contain silent e and write them down. We will check them in our next class. Remember, no need to present them next time!
See you all next lesson!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A group of students} | - Introduction to Silent e |
| - Definition of Silent e | ||
| - Example: "hop" vs "hope" | ||
| - Common words: "make," "time," "cake" | ||
| 2 | {Image: Students collaborating} | - Group Activity Overview |
| - Pair up or form small groups | ||
| - Task: Categorize words into those with and without silent e | ||
| - Discussion on reasoning around silent e | ||
| 3 | {Image: Printable cards} | - Printable Card Activity Overview |
| - Write down three examples of words with silent e | ||
| - Use each word in a sentence | ||
| - Encourage creativity in sentences | ||
| 4 | {Image: A student reading} | - Random Check of Cards Overview |
| - Quick check of cards | ||
| - Call students’ names randomly | ||
| - Read one word and its sentence | ||
| 5 | {Image: Class discussion} | - Conclusion & Review Overview |
| - Recap of key learnings about silent e | ||
| - Encourage students to share their learnings | ||
| - Homework assignment: Find five words with silent e |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does 'silent e' refer to in English? | |
| Can you give an example of a word that changes meaning when a silent e is added? | |
| List three words discussed in class that contain a silent e. | |
| Why is it important to recognize silent e in words? | |
| What activity did you do with your partner or group related to silent e? | |
| What were the two categories for the words during the group activity? | |
| Can you name a word without a silent e that was part of your categorization? | |
| How did you use your selected silent e words in sentences during the card activity? | |
| What did you learn today about the impact of silent e on pronunciation? | |
| How can identifying silent e help you with reading? | |
| What is one new silent e word you found from your reading book for homework? | |
| How would you explain silent e to someone who has never heard of it before? |
Can you think of another word that changes its meaning with the addition of a silent e? What is the original word and its meaning without the silent e?
Why do you think silent e is important in the English language? How does it help us understand words better?
When you hear the word 'smile,' what do you think the base word is if we were to remove the silent e? Can you create a sentence using that base word?
How would the meanings of the words 'tape' and 'tap' differ if we only looked at the spelling? What role does the silent e play in this case?
If you had to teach a friend about silent e using just one example, which word would you choose, and why? What makes it a good example?