Open Syllable Closed Sort

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant closing it. Example: 'pa' in 'paper'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel sound that is usually short. Example: 'in' in 'index'.

Front

Sort the word by the first syllable: PAPER

Back

OPEN

Front

Sort the word by the first syllable: INDEX

Back

CLOSED

Front

Sort the word by the first syllable: BACON

Back

OPEN

Front

Sort the word by the first syllable: VELVET

Back

CLOSED

Front

Sort the word by the first syllable: MAGNET

Back

CLOSED

Front

What is the vowel sound in an open syllable?

Back

The vowel sound in an open syllable is usually long. Example: 'a' in 'paper'.

Front

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short. Example: 'i' in 'index'.

Front

Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

Back

Example: 'me' in 'music'.