Exploring Closed Syllables in Wilson Reading

The video tutorial explains closed syllables, which have one vowel closed by a consonant, giving the vowel a short sound. It provides examples and practice exercises to identify closed syllables in words. The tutorial concludes with an explanation of answers and how to mark closed syllables.

What is a closed syllable?

• A syllable with no vowels

• A syllable with two vowels

• A syllable with a long vowel sound

• A syllable with one vowel closed by a consonant

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is a characteristic of a closed syllable?

• It has two vowels

• It has one vowel closed by a consonant

• It has no consonants

• It has a long vowel sound

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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 'act', why is it considered a closed syllable?

• Because it has a long vowel sound

• Because the vowel is closed by a consonant

• Because it has no consonants

• Because it has two 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

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

• Diphthong

• Short

• Long

• Silent

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the word 'lend', which letters close the vowel?

• L and N

• N and D

• E and D

• L and D

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Why is the word 'fish' considered a closed syllable?

• Because it has two vowels

• Because it has a long vowel sound

• Because it has no consonants

• Because the vowel is closed by a digraph

Tags

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 is NOT a closed syllable?

• Fish

• She

• It

• Act

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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 'vote', why is it not considered a closed syllable?

• Because it has two vowels

• Because the vowel is closed by a consonant

• Because it has no consonants

• Because it has a short vowel sound

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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 should you do if you have questions about closed syllables?

• Skip the question

• Guess the answer

• Review the video

• Ask a friend

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

How do you mark a closed syllable?

• Highlight the word

• Underline the vowel

• Circle the consonant

• Scoop the syllable and write 'C' underneath

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A