Short E Word Adventure!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:26 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about words with the short 'e' sound using a fun video and activities!

Video Resource

Phonics & Reading Video for Kids & Toddlers: Short E

School My Kid

Duration: 1:26
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Key Concepts

  • Short 'e' sound
  • Phonics: Connecting letters to sounds
  • Word recognition (pet, jet, wet, net, vet)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the short 'e' sound in words.
  • Students will be able to pronounce the words 'pet,' 'jet,' 'wet,' 'net,' and 'vet'.
  • Students will be able to associate the written word with its corresponding image.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the concept of learning about the short 'e' sound. Ask if they know any words with the 'e' sound, like 'egg'.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the 'Phonics & Reading Video for Kids & Toddlers: Short E' video from School My Kid. Encourage students to sing along and repeat the words.
  • Word Repetition (5 mins)
    After the video, write each word ('pet,' 'jet,' 'wet,' 'net,' 'vet') on the board or large paper. Point to each word and have the students repeat it chorally. Emphasize the short 'e' sound.
  • Image Matching (5 mins)
    Show pictures of a pet, jet, something wet, a net, and a vet. Ask students to match the picture to the correct word on the board. (Can use printed cards for a hands-on activity.)
  • Sound Isolation (5 mins)
    Say simple sentences using the target words (e.g., 'I have a pet.') and ask students to identify the word with the short 'e' sound. Have them raise their hand or clap when they hear it.
  • Emergent Writing (5 mins)
    Provide paper and crayons or markers. Encourage students to draw a picture of one of the short 'e' words and try to write the letter 'e' or even the whole word (with assistance if needed).

Interactive Exercises

  • Word Building
    Use letter cards (p, e, t, j, w, n, v) to help students build the words 'pet,' 'jet,' 'wet,' 'net,' and 'vet'. Teacher can guide them through the process.
  • Simon Says
    Play 'Simon Says' using actions related to the words. For example, 'Simon says pet the dog,' 'Simon says fly the jet,' 'Simon says get wet with water,' 'Simon says catch something in the net,' 'Simon says visit the vet.'

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'e' make in these words?
  • Can you think of any other words that have the short 'e' sound?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Letter-sound correspondence
  • Fine motor skills (writing/drawing)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which word has the short 'e' sound?

Correct Answer: Pet

Question 2:

What is this? (Show a picture of a net)

Correct Answer: Net

Question 3:

What is this? (Show a picture of a pet)

Correct Answer: Pet

Question 4:

What do you call someone who helps sick animals?

Correct Answer: Vet

Question 5:

Which one flies in the sky?

Correct Answer: Jet

Question 6:

If you are all ____, you are covered in water!

Correct Answer: Wet

Question 7:

Which animal can be kept as a ____?

Correct Answer: Pet

Question 8:

Which one has a 'v' in its name?

Correct Answer: Vet

Question 9:

You can catch fish in a ____?

Correct Answer: Net

Question 10:

If you are feeling ____, grab a towel!

Correct Answer: Wet

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A cat or dog can be a ____.

Correct Answer: pet

Question 2:

An airplane is a ____.

Correct Answer: jet

Question 3:

If it's raining, you might get ____.

Correct Answer: wet

Question 4:

You can catch butterflies in a ____.

Correct Answer: net

Question 5:

The animal doctor is called a ____.

Correct Answer: vet

Question 6:

A _____ will help your puppy if he is sick.

Correct Answer: vet

Question 7:

If you go swimming, you might get ____.

Correct Answer: wet

Question 8:

People travel in a ____ when they fly!

Correct Answer: jet

Question 9:

A ____ dog is always fun to play with!

Correct Answer: pet

Question 10:

Fish can be caught in a ____.

Correct Answer: net

Educational Standards

PK.2.PA.2:Students will recognize spoken words that rhyme (e.g., wall & fall). PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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