GuruParents's video: Super E Song

Super E Song by http://www.guruparents.com This Super E Song gives 12 examples of when a silent E changes the sound of an I from a short vowel sound to a long vowel sound. There are several different names that are used to describe Super E, including silent E, bossy E and magic E. The effect it has on the preceding vowel is not limited to I but in this Magic E video we have focused on the effect that a bossy E has on the I sound only. The ability to recognize that the presence of a super E causes a change in pronunciation is a key landmark in the reading development of a child. If children see the pattern of 'vowel/consonant/e' and instinctively know to pronounce the vowel with a long vowel sound then they have a far greater reading vocabulary than those who cannot. And obviously this increase in knowledge will help their spelling, writing and comprehension too. We hope that you find this video useful and that your children enjoy it -- especially its silly, rhyming lyrics and bright, colorful pictures. It is suitable for children of all ages but is most beneficial for 4-7 year olds. We also hope that some teachers or tutors find it beneficial to show to their classes. Lyrics: This says "fine". Without the 'i' it says "fin". The 'e' makes the 'i' have a different sound. Let's look at other words like this. A bike will start to move when you pedal with your feet Rice is a food which is good for you to eat A line is something that you can draw with a pen Nine is a number - it comes before ten Your spine consists of bones that run down your back White is a color, like red blue or black Tiles can be used to make a lovely floor Five is a number - it comes right after four Mice are little animals who like eating cheese Ice is what will form when water starts to freeze A lime is a fruit that tastes very sour Time is passing by - hour by hour Can you think of other words like these?