Syllable Division Strategies in Orton Gillingham

Mr. Morgan introduces syllable division focusing on the VCCV pattern. He explains how to identify vowels and consonants in a word, using 'magnet' as an example. The process involves finding vowels, connecting them with a bridge, and splitting the word between consonants. The video concludes with labeling syllable types, emphasizing closed syllables with short vowel sounds.

What is the first syllable pattern introduced in the video?

• vowel-consonant-vowel

• vowel-consonant-consonant-vowel

• consonant-vowel-consonant

• consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel

In the word 'magnet', what is the first step to identify the syllables?

• Find the vowels

• Label the syllable types

• Find the consonants

• Split the word in half

What do you do after identifying the vowels in the word 'magnet'?

• Split the word in half

• Label the syllable types

• Connect the vowels with a bridge

• Find the consonants

Where do you split the word 'magnet'?

• Between the vowels

• After the first consonant

• Before the first vowel

• Between the two consonants

What is the syllable type for the first part of 'magnet'?

• Fossy R

• Magic E

• Closed

• Open

What is the syllable type for the second part of 'magnet'?

• Open

• Closed

• Magic E

• Fossy R

Which of the following is NOT a syllable type mentioned in the video?

• Magic E

• Silent E

• Open

• Closed

What kind of vowel sound do closed syllables typically have?

• Diphthong sound

• Silent vowel sound

• Short vowel sound

• Long vowel sound