Exploring Open and Closed Syllables

Mr. Dawg welcomes the class back to their first-grade reading lesson, focusing on syllables. The lesson includes a video from Kids Academy, where Chris the Word Whiz explains how to divide words into syllables, highlighting open and closed syllables. Open syllables end with a vowel and often have long vowel sounds, while closed syllables end with a consonant and tend to have short vowel sounds. The class practices identifying syllables in words and clapping out beats. The lesson concludes with a preview of the next session.

What is a syllable guaranteed to contain?

• A consonant

• Two letters

• A vowel

• A specific sound

What type of syllable ends with a vowel?

• Closed syllable

• Complex syllable

• Open syllable

• Mixed syllable

Which example is an open syllable?

• Pick

• Sand

• Witch

• Tiger

What type of vowel sound do closed syllables often have?

• Silent

• Double

• Short

• Long

Which word contains a closed syllable?

• Flavor

• Apron

• Sandwich

• Pie

How many syllables does the word 'picnic' have?

• Two

• One

• Four

• Three

What is the correct division of syllables for 'picnic'?

• Pic-nic

• P-icnic

• Pi-cn-ic

• Picn-ic

What sound do some letters make when they are together?

• Silent sound

• Vowel sound

• Glued sound

• Blended sound

What is another type of sound made by letters together?

• Harsh sound

• Glued sound

• Echo sound

• Sharp sound

What will the next video lesson focus on?

• More syllable types

• Reading comprehension

• Fun activities

• Review and preview