Open, Closed, Vowel Team Review

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and the vowel is usually long. Example: 'sofa' (so-fa).

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel is usually short. Example: 'cat' (cat).

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Identify the syllable type in the word 'lazy'.

Back

Open - la, Open - zy.

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Identify the syllable type in the word 'selfish'.

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Closed - sel, Closed - fish.

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Identify the syllable type in the word 'dentist'.

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Closed - den, Closed - tist.

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Identify the syllable type in the word 'zero'.

Back

Open.

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What is a vowel team?

Back

A vowel team consists of two vowels that work together to make one sound. Example: 'ea' in 'team'.

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What is the difference between open and closed syllables?

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Open syllables end with a vowel and have a long vowel sound, while closed syllables end with a consonant and have a short vowel sound.

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Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

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Example: 'he', 'go', 'sofa'.

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Give an example of a word with a closed syllable.

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Example: 'cat', 'dog', 'self'.