Teaching Closed Syllables Effectively

The video tutorial explains how to teach closed syllables, a key syllable type, to help readers break down longer words. It covers the six syllable types, focusing on closed syllables, which are reliable and have a vowel followed by consonants. The tutorial provides strategies for teaching closed syllables, including identifying vowels and consonants, and dividing words. It also addresses special cases like digraphs and offers resources for further learning.

Why is it important for readers to learn the six syllable types?

• To improve their spelling skills.

• To help them break apart longer words into smaller chunks.

• To increase their vocabulary.

• To enhance their handwriting.

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

• Silent e syllables

• Closed syllables

• Open syllables

• Double vowel syllables

What is a key characteristic of a closed syllable?

• It has one vowel followed by one or more consonants.

• It ends with a vowel.

• It starts with a consonant.

• It has a long vowel sound.

In the word 'kitten', where should the word be divided to identify the closed syllables?

• Between the 'i' and 't'

• Between the 't' and 't'

• Between the 'e' and 'n'

• Between the 'k' and 'i'

What is the pattern called that is often found in closed syllable words?

• VCCV

• VCV

• CCVV

• VVCC

When teaching closed syllables in words with different consonants, what should learners do first?

• Underline the consonants

• Find the vowels

• Circle the consonants

• Highlight the syllables

In the word 'cobweb', what are the two closed syllables?

• cobw and eb

• cob and web

• co and bweb

• cobw and eb

What is unique about the final 'ER' chunk in closed syllable words?

• It plays by its own set of rules.

• It is always silent.

• It follows the same rules as other consonants.

• It always makes a long vowel sound.

How should blends and digraphs be treated when dividing words with three consonants?

• They should stick together.

• They should be ignored.

• They should be split apart.

• They should be highlighted.

What sound do vowels in closed syllable words typically make?

• Long sound

• Short sound

• Silent sound

• Double sound