Spelling Week 1.2 - VCe/Closed Syllables

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What is a VCe syllable?

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A VCe syllable is a syllable that has a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'e' at the end, which makes the vowel say its name (like in 'cake').

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which makes the vowel sound short (like in 'cat').

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Give an example of a word with a VCe syllable.

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An example of a word with a VCe syllable is 'hope'.

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Give an example of a word with a closed syllable.

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An example of a word with a closed syllable is 'dog'.

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What does the 'e' do in a VCe syllable?

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The 'e' at the end of a VCe syllable makes the vowel say its name.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to make something new again'?

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The correct spelling is 'update'.

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What is the correct spelling of the sweet treat made of cake and frosting?

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The correct spelling is 'cupcake'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to join together'?

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The correct spelling is 'combine'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'not able to'?

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The correct spelling is 'cannot'.

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What is the difference between VCe and closed syllables?

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VCe syllables have a long vowel sound, while closed syllables have a short vowel sound.