Summary
A phonics lesson on open syllables (that end in a long-vowel sound, like 'go' and 'me') versus closed syllables (that end in a consonant with a short vowel, like 'cat' and 'sun'). Children learn to spot the pattern to help them decode.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
After watching “Open and Closed Syllables” together:
- What is a closed syllable? Give an example.
- What is an open syllable? Give an example.
- Is the vowel long or short in an open syllable?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: syllable, open, closed, vowel, decode
Sort these into open and closed syllables: he, cat, no, pin. Say whether each vowel is long or short.