Open Syllables Word Study U2W3

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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 following it.

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Give an example of an open syllable.

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The word 'be' is an example of an open syllable.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel before it.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

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The word 'cat' is an example of a closed syllable.

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Which part of the word 'events' is an open syllable?

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The 'e' in 'events' is an open syllable.

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Which part of the word 'beloved' is an open syllable?

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The 'be' in 'beloved' is an open syllable.

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Which part of the word 'museum' is an open syllable?

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The 'mu' in 'museum' is an open syllable.

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Identify a word that does not have an open syllable pattern.

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The word 'target' does not have an open syllable pattern.

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True or False: A closed syllable pattern consists of a consonant, vowel, and another consonant.

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True.

Front

What is the vowel sound in an open syllable?

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The vowel sound in an open syllable is usually long.