Closed Syllable Patterns

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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 means the vowel sound is usually short. For example, 'cat' and 'dog'.

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Give an example of a word with a closed syllable.

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'Jump' is an example of a closed syllable because it ends with the consonant 'p'.

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What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.

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What is the difference between a closed syllable and an open syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, while an open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

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Identify a word that has both closed and open syllables.

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The word 'robot' has an open syllable ('ro') and a closed syllable ('bot').

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What is the rule for reading closed syllables?

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In closed syllables, the vowel is usually pronounced with a short sound.

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What is an example of a closed syllable in a two-syllable word?

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The word 'basket' has a closed syllable ('ket').

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How do you identify a closed syllable in a word?

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Look for a syllable that ends with a consonant after a vowel.

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What is a common mistake when identifying closed syllables?

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A common mistake is thinking that all syllables ending in a consonant are closed; they must also have a short vowel sound.

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What is the importance of understanding closed syllables?

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Understanding closed syllables helps with reading and spelling, as it affects how words are pronounced.