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Year 1 - Magic e with i

Magic e with i can change a short sound into a long one. Practise reading and spelling these words so you can spot the pattern quickly.

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Fascinating Fact:

Pin becomes pine, and the sound changes.

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

Key Terms

Short i sound: The i sound in words like pin and sit.
Long i sound: The i sound that says its name, like i in bike.
Silent e: An e at the end of a word that changes the vowel sound but is not spoken.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is magic e with i in Year 1 spelling?

Magic e with i is when a silent e at the end changes the i sound in the middle of the word. For example, fin can become fine and kit can become kite.

How does magic e change the sound of i?

Magic e often changes i from a short sound to a long sound. That means the sound can change from the i in sit to the i in five.

How can children practise magic e words with i?

Children can practise by reading word pairs aloud, underlining the silent e, and writing each word in a simple sentence. Sorting words into “short i” and “long i” groups can help too.

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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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