Decoding: Open and Closed Syllables

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What is an Open Syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant closing it. Example: 'go', 'me'.

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What is a Closed Syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel sound that is usually short. Example: 'cat', 'dog'.

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Identify the syllables in the word 'sudden'.

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sud/den, sud-den

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Identify the correct syllabication for 'jubilant'.

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ju/bil/ant

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What type of syllable is 'pro' in 'pro/lif/ic'?

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Open Syllable

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What type of syllable is 'cab' in 'vo/cab/u/lary'?

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Closed Syllable

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What is the rule for identifying an Open Syllable?

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If the syllable ends with a vowel and the vowel is long, it is an open syllable.

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What is the rule for identifying a Closed Syllable?

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If the syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel is short, it is a closed syllable.

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Give an example of a word with an Open Syllable.

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Example: 'hi', 'me', 'go'.

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Give an example of a word with a Closed Syllable.

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Example: 'cat', 'dog', 'run'.