Closed Syllables

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What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which means the vowel is 'closed in' by the consonant.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.K.2C

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Give an example of a closed syllable word.

Back

The word 'cat' is a closed syllable because it ends with the consonant 't'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

How many closed syllables are in the word 'button'?

Back

The word 'button' has two closed syllables: 'but' and 'ton'.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.K.2B

Front

Complete the word: rab ___.

Back

The correct answer is 'bit', making the word 'rabbit'.

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CCSS.RF.K.2E

Front

Which word has a closed syllable: 'cupcake' or 'button'?

Back

The word 'button' has a closed syllable.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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Start the word: ___ten.

Back

The correct answer is 'mit', making the word 'mitten'.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3A

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Start the word: ____tub.

Back

The correct answer is 'bath', making the word 'bathtub'.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Start the word: ___kin.

Back

The correct answer is 'nap', making the word 'napkin'.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the difference between open and closed syllables?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel, while a closed syllable ends with a consonant.

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.K.2B