1. Vowel ___ e combination
- The "e" is silent
- The first vowel has a long sound (the first vowel says it's own name)
2. Long "u" can have two
sounds, as mule and rule
3. The letter "s" might
sound like "z" as in wise
4. The suffix "s" can be
added to vowel blank e words
New mark up directions:
Mark "v-e" syllables: first
underline or scoop the syllable. Then write the type beneath the syllable
(v-e). Lastly, mark the vowel with a macron to show that it makes a long sound
and slash out the "e" to show that it's silent. This order is important.
Do not forget to underline your base words and circle the suffixes.
Trick words: friend, around, circle,
does, nothing, write
Words of the day: wise, ape, joke