Exploring Vowels, Consonants, and Syllables in VCCV Patterns

The video tutorial reviews vowels and consonants, explaining how to mark them with 'V' and 'C'. It introduces the VC CV syllable division pattern, demonstrating how to divide syllables between consonants. The tutorial provides examples using the words 'basket' and 'tennis', showing how to identify closed syllables and determine vowel sounds.

Which letter is sometimes considered a vowel?

• B

• Y

• M

• T

What symbol is used to mark vowels in words?

• D

• C

• V

• S

In the VC/CV division pattern, where do we split the syllables?

• Before the last vowel

• Between the two consonants

• After the first consonant

• Between the vowels

What is the result of a closed syllable on the vowel sound in 'basket'?

• Double vowel sound

• No change in sound

• Long vowel sound

• Short vowel sound

How many syllables does the word 'tennis' have after applying the VC/CV pattern?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

What is the effect of a closed syllable on the vowel sound in 'tennis'?

• Makes it long

• Makes it short

• No effect

• Makes it silent