GuruParents's video: Magic E Song

Magic E Song by http://www.guruparents.com This Magic E Song gives 12 examples of when a silent E changes the sound of an A from a short vowel sound to a long vowel sound. There are several different names that are used to describe Magic E, including silent E, bossy E and super E. The effect it has on the preceding vowel is not limited to A but in this Magic E video we have focused on the effect that a bossy E has on the A 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 "ate". Without the 'e' it says "at". The 'e' makes the 'a' have a different sound. Let's look at other words like this. A cake tastes so nice because it is so sweet A grape is a fruit that is good for you to eat A snake is a reptile that slithers everywhere A shape is an object like a circle or a square A game is what you play when you want to have some fun Shade is very nice to protect you from the sun A page is in a book - you read and then you turn A flame is what you see as a fire starts to burn A plane is what you fly in when you're going overseas An ape is an animal that swings through the trees A race is when you run to see who'll be the winner A plate is for your food when you're eating dinner Can you think of other words like these?