Decoding Open & Closed Syllables

The video introduces parents to the Orton Gillingham spelling rule, focusing on open and closed syllables. It explains how to identify and decode these syllables, providing examples and exercises. The goal is to help children become better readers and spellers by understanding syllable patterns rather than memorizing spelling lists. The video concludes with guidance on homework activities related to the topic.

What is the main focus of the Orton Gillingham spelling rule discussed in the video?

• Memorizing spelling lists

• Learning new vocabulary

• Practicing handwriting

• Understanding open and closed syllables

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

What is an open syllable?

• A syllable that ends with a consonant

• A syllable that starts with a consonant

• A syllable that ends with a vowel

• A syllable that has no vowels

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words contains an open syllable?

• Men

• Cap

• He

• Cat

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a closed syllable?

• A syllable that starts with a vowel

• A syllable that has no consonants

• A syllable that ends with a consonant

• A syllable that ends with a vowel

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words contains a closed syllable?

• Baby

• Cap

• He

• Even

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CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the word 'baby', which part is an open syllable?

• None

• Both

• By

• Ba

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the word 'habit', which part is a closed syllable?

• Ha

• Bit

• Both

• None

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the syllable break in the word 'student'?

• St-udent

• Stud-ent

• Stu-de-nt

• Stu-dent

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the word 'hotel', which syllable is open?

• Ho

• Tel

• None

• Both

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What will students be assessed on in the upcoming weeks?

• Writing essays

• Identifying and decoding open and closed syllables

• Reading comprehension

• Memorizing spelling lists

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A