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Hi there! I am Studyfin, your friendly learning buddy. Today, we will explore how spelling patterns change the sounds of words!
Spelling patterns help us read and write. When we change one letter, we can make a whole new word. Let us look at how short vowel sounds become long vowel sounds.
A silent 'e' at the end of a word is like a magician. It does not make a sound. Instead, it waves its wand and makes the first vowel say its own name.
Let us compare two words to see this pattern in action. The word 'cap' has a short 'a' sound. When we add 'e' to the end, it becomes 'cape' with a long 'a' sound.
✏️ Worked example
How do we change the short-vowel word 'pin' into a long-vowel word using our spelling pattern rules?
- First, look at the word 'pin'. Say it out loud. It has a short 'i' sound like in 'pig'.
- Next, think about the silent 'e' pattern. Adding 'e' to the end of a CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) word changes the vowel sound.
- Then, write the letter 'e' at the very end of the word to make 'pine'.
- Finally, read the new word. The 'i' now says its own name. 'Pin' has successfully changed into 'pine'!
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