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Year 1 - Magic e with a

Magic e with a can change the sound in a word. Practise reading and spelling these words so you can spot the pattern and write them correctly.

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Fascinating Fact:

Pan becomes pane, which can mean a piece of glass.

In KS1 English Spelling, magic e is a common pattern where a silent e at the end changes the vowel sound in the middle. When the vowel is a, the sound often changes from a short a to a long a, which can also change the word’s meaning.

Key Terms

Short a sound: The a sound in words like cat and jam.
Long a sound: The a sound that says its name, like a in cake.
Silent letter: A letter you write but do not say when you read the word.

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What is magic e with a in Year 1 spelling?

Magic e with a is a pattern where a silent e at the end changes the a sound in the middle. For example, tap becomes tape and can becomes cane.

How does magic e change the sound of a?

Magic e often changes the a from a short sound to a long sound. That means the vowel sound can change from the a in cat to the a in cake.

How can children practise magic e words with a?

Children can practise by matching word pairs, reading them aloud, and writing them in short sentences. Sorting words into “short a” and “long a” groups can also help.

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