This lesson teaches how to decode words with a long O sound at the end of a syllable by understanding that open vowels make the long vowel sound. It reviews vowels, consonants, and syllables, and explains the difference between long and short vowel sounds. The lesson also covers open and closed syllables, providing examples to illustrate these concepts. By the end, students will be able to identify and pronounce words with long O sounds correctly.

What is the main difference between long and short vowel sounds?

• Long vowels say their alphabet name, while short vowels do not.

• Long vowels are only found in open syllables.

• Short vowels are always followed by a consonant.

• Short vowels are only found in closed syllables.

Which of the following words is an example of an open syllable?

• Cat

• Paper

• Apple

• Umbrella

What is a common mistake when pronouncing words with open syllables?

• Breaking syllables at the wrong place.

• Always using short vowel sounds after a consonant.

• Ignoring the presence of consonants.

• Pronouncing all vowels with long sounds.

How would you correctly split the word 'tomato' into syllables?

• Toma-to

• Tom-ato

• To-ma-to

• Tomat-o

Which of the following words contains an open vowel sound?

• Chicken

• Octopus

• Nobody

• Window