CVCe Syllables

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What is a CVCe syllable?

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A CVCe syllable is a syllable pattern that consists of a consonant (C), a vowel (V), a consonant (C), and a silent 'e' at the end. The 'e' makes the vowel say its name (long vowel sound). Example: 'cake'.

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Give an example of a word with a CVCe syllable.

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One example is 'bike'.

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What does the 'e' at the end of a CVCe word do?

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The 'e' at the end of a CVCe word makes the vowel before it say its name (long vowel sound).

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What is the long vowel sound in the word 'home'?

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The long vowel sound is 'o'.

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Identify the CVCe pattern in the word 'time'.

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The pattern is T (consonant), I (vowel), M (consonant), E (silent e).

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What is the difference between CVC and CVCe words?

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CVC words have a short vowel sound (e.g., 'cat'), while CVCe words have a long vowel sound due to the silent 'e' (e.g., 'cake').

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What is a common mistake when reading CVCe words?

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A common mistake is pronouncing the vowel with a short sound instead of a long sound.

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How do you spell the CVCe word for a place where you can see animals?

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The word is 'zoo'.

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What is the CVCe word for a fruit that is red and often used in pies?

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The word is 'cake'.

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What is the CVCe word for a large body of water?

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The word is 'lake'.