Exploring Open and Closed Syllables in Reading

The video tutorial explains the difference between open and closed syllables. Open syllables have vowels that say their letter names, while closed syllables have vowels that make short sounds. The tutorial provides examples of each type and guides viewers in identifying open and closed syllables in words. It concludes with a review of the rules governing syllable types and vowel sounds.

What does the vowel in an open syllable typically do?

• It is not present

• It says its letter name

• It makes a short sound

• It is silent

Which word is an example of a closed syllable?

• Closed

• Open

• Hit

• Hi

In the word 'hit', what type of syllable is it?

• Open

• Neither

• Both

• Closed

Which of the following words is an open syllable?

• Me

• Hit

• Closed

• Remember

What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

• It disappears

• It makes a short sound

• It says its letter name

• It becomes longer