Silent-e Syllables — At-School Literacy

A silent-e or "magic-e" syllable has one vowel letter followed by a consonant and silent e, causing the vowel to make a long sound.

If children are confused about finding the vowel when there is a silent e, instruct them to point the first vowel.

Identifying Syllables Routine

Silent-e syllables can be as short as “ate” or as long as “scrape”.

Use this word list to help children practice reading silent-e syllables.