VCCV Syllable Division

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that contains a vowel sound and may or may not be surrounded by consonants.

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What does VCCV stand for in syllable division?

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VCCV stands for 'Vowel-Consonant-Consonant-Vowel', a pattern used to divide syllables.

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How do you divide a word with the VCCV pattern?

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In a VCCV pattern, you typically divide the syllable between the two consonants.

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Provide an example of a word that follows the VCCV syllable division rule.

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An example is 'can/cel'.

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What is the importance of syllable division in reading?

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Syllable division helps with decoding words, improving reading fluency and comprehension.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in the word 'basket'?

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The correct division is 'bas/ket'.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in the word 'napkin'?

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The correct division is 'nap/kin'.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in the word 'until'?

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The correct division is 'un/til'.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in the word 'popcorn'?

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The correct division is 'pop/corn'.

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What are the two types of syllables?

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The two types of syllables are open syllables (ending in a vowel) and closed syllables (ending in a consonant).