The video tutorial explains how to teach consonant + le syllables, a crucial step as readers transition from single-syllable to multi-syllable words. It introduces the six syllable types, focusing on consonant + le, also known as final stable syllables. The tutorial provides two methods for teaching this syllable type: the 'snatch' method and the '1-2-3 divide' method. It emphasizes consistency in teaching methods to avoid confusion, especially for struggling readers. The video includes examples and practice exercises, highlights important considerations, and offers resources for further learning.

Why is it important to teach consonant + le syllables to students?

• To help them guess longer words

• To focus only on single syllable words

• To make reading more challenging

• To assist in breaking down longer words into manageable parts

Which of the following is NOT one of the six syllable types?

• Silent o

• Consonant + le

• Open

• Closed

What is a key feature of consonant + le syllables?

• They always start with a vowel

• They contain a vowel team

• They end with a consonant followed by 'le'

• They are always at the beginning of a word

What is the 'snatching' method in teaching consonant + le syllables?

• Skipping the 'le' part entirely

• Counting three letters back from 'le'

• Ignoring the consonant before 'le'

• Moving the consonant before 'le' to the next syllable

What is the '1-2-3 divide' method?

• Counting three letters forward from 'le'

• Counting three letters back from 'le' and dividing

• Ignoring the first three letters

• Dividing the word into three parts

Why is consistency important in teaching methods for consonant + le syllables?

• To avoid confusion and aid struggling readers

• To confuse the students

• To make the lessons more varied

• To ensure students can guess the words

In the word 'juggle', what sound does the 'g' make in the first syllable?

• A long sound

• A short sound

• A silent sound

• A vowel sound

What type of syllable is the first syllable in 'purple'?

• Closed syllable

• Open syllable

• Vowel team syllable

• R-controlled syllable

In the word 'purple', what sound does the 'r' make?

• An 'r' sound

• A silent sound

• A long sound

• A short sound

What is the warning given about words ending in 'le'?

• They are always at the beginning of a word

• They should be ignored

• They are always final stable syllables

• They may not have a consonant before 'le'