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Year 1 - Magic e with o

Magic e with o can change how a word sounds and what it means. Practise spotting the silent e and spelling these words carefully.

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Fascinating Fact:

Cod becomes code, and code can be a set of rules.

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 o, the sound often changes from a short o to a long o, which can make a new word.

Key Terms

Short o sound: The o sound in words like hot and mop.
Long o sound: The o sound that says its name, like o in home.
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 o in Year 1 spelling?

Magic e with o is when a silent e at the end changes the o sound in the word. For example, hop can become hope and not can become note.

How does magic e change the sound of o?

Magic e often changes o from a short sound to a long sound. That means the vowel sound can change from the o in hot to the o in rope.

How can children practise magic e words with o?

Children can practise by reading word pairs, underlining the silent e, and writing each word in a short sentence. Matching “short o” words to “long o” words can help too.

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

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