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J.1 Match pictures to short e words

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Understanding the Short E Sound

The short e makes the sound /Δ•/ like in the word egg. This sound is quick and clear, and we hear it in many common words.

Examples of Short E Words:
  • e β†’ red
  • e β†’ bed
  • e β†’ net
  • e β†’ pen
  • e β†’ leg
Helpful Hint

The short e sound is the same sound we make in the middle of the word β€œecho.”

CVC Words with Short E

CVC words are words made up of a consonant, vowel, and consonant. Many CVC words use the short e sound.

Examples:
  • p-e-n β†’ pen
  • m-e-t β†’ met
  • j-e-t β†’ jet
  • b-e-d β†’ bed
  • l-e-g β†’ leg
Helpful Hint

When reading a CVC word, tap each sound slowly and then blend them together. For example: /j/ - /Δ•/ - /t/ β†’ jet.

Word Families with Short E

Word families are groups of words that share the same ending. Learning word families helps us recognize patterns and read more fluently.

Examples:
  • -et family β†’ net, pet, jet, vet
  • -en family β†’ men, pen, ten, hen
  • -ed family β†’ bed, red, fed, led
Helpful Hint

Start with the ending sound, then add the beginning consonant. For example, start with -en and add t β†’ ten.

Practicing Short E in Sentences

Reading short e words in sentences helps us practice fluency and build confidence while reading.

Examples:
  • The red hen is in the pen.
  • Ben met his pet dog.
  • Jen can get in bed.
  • Dad fed the wet cat.
Helpful Hint

Read each sentence slowly first. Then read it again more smoothly, listening for the short e sound each time.

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