The Letter E
Basics on the topic The Letter E
Introduction to the Letter E
Embark on an exciting journey through the world of letters with a focus on the letter E. As the most commonly used letter in the English language, understanding and recognising the letter E is crucial for reading and writing fluency.
Understanding the Letter E – Definition and Sounds
The letter E is the fifth letter in the English alphabet. It makes the sound /e/ as in egg.
When combined with other letters, the letter e can make an /ee/ sound, for example, in bee, sea and eve. Have a look at long and short vowel sounds for more.
The letter e can be found in various positions within words, and mastering its sounds is key to literacy. It can be a bit tricky with knowing what sound the letter e makes in different words, especially when it is the final e. Learning digraphs and split digraphs will help with reading words with the letter e in them.
Remember, the /ee/ sound is vocalised as the 'ee' in "eel," while the /e/ sound is heard as the 'e' in "bed."
Writing the Letter E – How to?
Writing the letter e is simple and fun! Whether it's the tall and proud capital E or the round and friendly lower case e, mastering their shape is key to great handwriting. Follow the steps below to write a pre-cursive letter e.
Step | Instruction | |
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1 | Start on the black line. | |
2 | Whoosh to the blue line. | |
3 | Go round the top. | |
4 | Lead out to form an e shape. | |
The Letter E – Example Sentences and Words
Here are some examples showcasing the letter e in use: "Every evening, the eager eagles enjoyed the breeze." In this sentence, the letter e appears with both its short and long sounds, and in both capital and lower case forms.
Words with the Letter E
The letter e is incredibly common, it is often the middle vowel in a CVC word. Here's a table that shows some words that begin with, contain or end with the letter e:
Begin With | Contain | End With |
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every | set | blue |
end | bell | shape |
elf | before | these |
enter | went | me |
The Letter E – Summary
Key Learnings from this Text:
- The letter e is the fifth letter of the English alphabet and is the most frequently used letter in the language.
- The letter e typically makes the sound /e/ as in egg. When combined with other letters, the letter e can make an /ee/ sound, for example, in bee, sea and eve.
- Mastering both the capital "E" and lower case "e" forms is essential for literacy.
- The letter e is often found in digraphs, trigraphs and split digraphs.
Engage in more activities, such as letter e crafts and games, to reinforce your learning. Keep practising and have fun spotting the letter e wherever you go!
The Letter E – Frequently Asked Questions
Transcript The Letter E
Let’s join Dee and Kala in the phonics garden and learn all about /e/. This is the letter E, it makes the sound /e/. This is a capital /E/ and this is a lower case /e/. They both make the /e/ sound like in egg, elbow and end! Let's practise the /e/ sound with Kala! "/E/, /e/!" Can you spy anything in the garden that begins with /e/? "There's an elephant, that starts with /e/!" Is there anything else in the garden that starts with /e/? "There's an elf, that also begins with /e/!" Uh-oh! /E/ is hiding with the other letters! Can you help find /e/ in the alphabet? Point to the letter when you find it! Did you also point here? You did some great work in the phonics garden! Today we learnt all about /e/, we listened to and made the /e/ sound, we found words that begin with /e/ and found it in the alphabet! Interested in a challenge? Watch this video again and try to find the elk and envelope hidden in the garden! Comment below when and where you find them! If you want to learn more, check out the next sound!
The Letter E exercise
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Which one is the correct letter?
HintsListen carefully to the sound, play it again and think about what you can hear.
This is an ___.
Look again at the picture above. What sound does this word start with?
SolutionThe correct letter is e. This makes the /e/ sound.
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What sound does the letter make?
HintsThe word egg starts with the sound.
Listen to all four sounds again. Which one is the same as the beginning of the word end?
SolutionThe correct sound is /e/.
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Find the objects that begin with "e".
HintsThere are 4 items that start with e to highlight.
Listen to this word. Can you find it in the picture?
Listen carefully to the names of the objects.
SolutionThe four items that begin with e are:
- envelope
- eleven
- egg
- exit
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What is the word?
HintsListen carefully. Does the word start with e or have an e in the middle?
What other sounds can you hear?
Here we can see the words with pictures. Use this to help you find the matching pairs above.
SolutionThe words are:
- elk
- pet
- wet
- ten
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Help Kala find the objects that begin with "e".
HintsListen to the sound. Which words begin with this sound?
Say all of the items out loud. In which ones do you hear the /e/ sound at the beginning?
There are two correct choices.
SolutionElephant and exercise start with /e/.
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Can you put the words in the correct group?
HintsListen carefully to this word. Do you hear e at the beginning or in the middle?
Think carefully about the first sound that you hear, is it e or a different sound?
There are 2 words that begin with e and 4 words that have e in the middle.
SolutionEmpty and enter have e at the beginning.
Vet, bell, net and red have e in the middle.
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Rhyming Words
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The Letter S
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The Letter A
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The Letter T
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The Letter P
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The Letter I
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The Letter N
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The Letter M
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The Letter D
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The Letter G
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The Letter O
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The Letter K
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The Letter H
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The Letter E
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The Letter R
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The Letter U
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The Letter L
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The Letter B
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The Letter F
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The Letter J
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The Letter Q(u)
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The Letter W
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The Letter V
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The Letter X
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The Letter Y
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The Letter Z
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Consonant Letter Sounds
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Matching Letters to Consonant & Vowel Sounds— Let's Practise!
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CVC Words: The Initial Consonant
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CVC Words: The Middle Vowel
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CVC Sounds: The Final Consonant
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CVC Words
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Long and short Vowel sounds
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Words, Syllables & Sounds
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Consonant Blends
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Onsets & Rimes
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Decoding: Look at the Picture
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Decoding: Stretch out the Word
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Counting & Segmenting Syllables
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Final 'E' and Split Digraphs
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Adjacent Consonants _r
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Adjacent Consonants l
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The Soft C
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The Soft G
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Alternative Pronunciation y (I)