Magic E

Game to help students practice English words using the Magic E rule.

Instructions for Magic E

The "magic E" is a common concept in English phonics that helps young learners understand how certain vowels are pronounced in words. It refers to the letter "e" that appears at the end of a word, which usually remains silent but changes the sound of the preceding vowel. Here's how it works:

1. Without the magic E: The vowel in a word typically has its short sound.
   • Example: "hat" (short "a" sound).
2. With the magic E: The silent "e" at the end of the word makes the preceding vowel "say its name," or take on its long sound.
   • Example: "hate" (the silent "e" makes the "a" long, so it sounds like /heɪt/).

Key examples:

• cap → cape
• kit → kite
• rob → robe

In these examples, the "magic E" causes the vowel in the middle of the word to change from its short sound (as in "cap," "kit," or "rob") to its long sound (as in "cape," "kite," or "robe"). The "e" itself is silent but plays a crucial role in altering the vowel pronunciation.

This game is a great tool for helping children understand English spelling patterns and improve reading skills, though there are some exceptions where the rule doesn't apply.

1. Match magic E words (1 syllable)

Memory - The level consists of 15 pairs (consisting of identical words paired with each other), but a maximum of 10 pairs are practiced per game round. The student's task is to find two cards that match. If two matching cards are found, they are removed from the board. The game is finished when all 10 pairs of cards have been found and no cards are left on the board. There is no limit to the number of allowed misses, so the only thing that counts is finding all card pairs. There is no time limit. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then it will show which pairs of cards match - and try to complete the level again.

2. Match magic E words (2 syllable)

Memory - The level consists of 15 pairs (consisting of identical words paired with each other), but a maximum of 10 pairs are practiced per game round. The student's task is to find two cards that match. If two matching cards are found, they are removed from the board. The game is finished when all 10 pairs of cards have been found and no cards are left on the board. There is no limit to the number of allowed misses, so the only thing that counts is finding all card pairs. There is no time limit. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then it will show which pairs of cards match - and try to complete the level again.

3. Find magic E words (1 syllable)

Letter grid - The level consists of 15 words, but a maximum of 10 words are practiced per game round. The player is shown a board with letters arranged in a grid and must drag the mouse pointer or finger over the letters until the word is found. The words to be found are placed on the board as 4-way crooked words and they are listed in plain text next to the board. If the student manages to find all the words, the round is won. There is no time limit. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then the correct words will be displayed - and try to complete the level again.

4. Find magic E words (2 syllable)

Letter grid - The level consists of 15 words, but a maximum of 10 words are practiced per game round. The player is shown a board with letters arranged in a grid and must drag the mouse pointer or finger over the letters until the word is found. The words to be found are placed on the board as 4-way crooked words and they are listed in plain text next to the board. If the student manages to find all the words, the round is won. There is no time limit. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then the correct words will be displayed - and try to complete the level again.

5. Link up magic E words (1 syllable, listen)

Link up - The level consists of 15 questions, but a maximum of 10 questions are practiced per game round. The player's task is to link the 10 questions in the colored boxes with the most appropriate answers in the white boxes. Each colored box can only be linked to one white box and vice versa. The student receives feedback on their links Before submission. The student has 3 hearts, giving them another chance at missed links during a game round. Answers are hidden, but have text-to-speech in English. There is no time limit. When the student has linked all the boxes correctly, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then the correct links are displayed - and try to complete the level again.

6. Link up magic E words (2 syllable, listen)

Link up - The level consists of 15 questions, but a maximum of 10 questions are practiced per game round. The player's task is to link the 10 questions in the colored boxes with the most appropriate answers in the white boxes. Each colored box can only be linked to one white box and vice versa. The student receives feedback on their links Before submission. The student has 3 hearts, giving them another chance at missed links during a game round. Answers are hidden, but have text-to-speech in English. There is no time limit. When the student has linked all the boxes correctly, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then the correct links are displayed - and try to complete the level again.

7. Match magic E words (1 syllable, listen)

Memory - The level consists of 15 pairs (consisting of identical words paired with each other), but a maximum of 10 pairs are practiced per game round. The student's task is to find two cards that match. If two matching cards are found, they are removed from the board. The game is finished when all 10 pairs of cards have been found and no cards are left on the board. There is no limit to the number of allowed misses, so the only thing that counts is finding all card pairs. Second half of the cards' texts are hidden, but have text-to-speech in English. There is no time limit. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then it will show which pairs of cards match - and try to complete the level again.

8. Match magic E words (2 syllable, listen)

Memory - The level consists of 15 pairs (consisting of identical words paired with each other), but a maximum of 10 pairs are practiced per game round. The student's task is to find two cards that match. If two matching cards are found, they are removed from the board. The game is finished when all 10 pairs of cards have been found and no cards are left on the board. There is no limit to the number of allowed misses, so the only thing that counts is finding all card pairs. Second half of the cards' texts are hidden, but have text-to-speech in English. There is no time limit. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button labeled Cancel - then it will show which pairs of cards match - and try to complete the level again.

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