Continuing Pronunciation Guide: Letter “E” ⸻ 1. Short “E” This sound is short and sounds like “eh” Your mouth opens slightly and relaxes. Examples: • Pen – Used to write • Bed – You sleep here • Hen – A female chicken • Red – A color • Ten – The number 10 • Net – Used in sports or fishing • Pet – An animal you keep at home • Jet – A fast airplane Tip: Say “E” like “eh” – like you’re thinking or confused: “Eh?” ⸻ 2. Long “E” – This sound is long and sounds like “ee” You smile a little when saying it. Examples: • Tree – A plant with leaves • See – To use your eyes • Eat – To have food • Me – Yourself • She – A girl/woman • Green – A color • Feet – The bottom part of your legs • Three – The number 3 Tip: Say “E” like “eeeee” — like smiling for a photo: “Say cheese!” ⸻ Practice Conversation Using Short & Long E Words Characters: Tom and Bee Scene: Bee is visiting Tom’s house for the first time. ⸻ Tom: Hi Bee! Come in! Bee: Hi Tom! Your house is nice. Tom: Thank you! Do you want to eat something? Bee: Yes, please! I didn’t eat lunch. Tom: I made some rice and eggs. Bee: Yum! I love eggs. Tom: Let’s sit at the table. Bee: Oh, I see your pet! Is that a dog? Tom: Yes! Her name is Sheep. Bee: Sheep? That’s funny for a dog! Tom: (Laughs) I know. She likes to sleep on the bed. Bee: The room is very clean. Tom: Thank you. I try to keep it nice. Bee: Can I use a pen? I want to write something. Tom: Sure! There’s one on the desk. Bee: Thanks. I’ll draw a tree! Tom: A green one? Bee: Yes! With three apples on it!