Decoding Long "E" Sounds at the End of Syllables

This lesson teaches how to decode words with a long 'e' sound at the end of a syllable by understanding that open vowels make long vowel sounds. It covers the basics of vowel sounds, syllable types, and pronunciation variations. The lesson provides examples and practice for identifying open syllables and blending sounds to form words.

What is the main characteristic of a long vowel sound?

• It is always silent.

• It is always at the beginning of a word.

• It is always followed by a consonant.

• It says its alphabet name.

In a closed syllable, what typically follows the vowel?

• A consonant

• A punctuation mark

• A silent letter

• Another vowel

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

• Pepper

• Cat

• Umbrella

• Paper

How can the 'ee' sound be represented in words?

• Only by the letter 'a'

• Only by the letter 'y'

• By 'ea', 'ee', or 'y' at the end of a syllable

• Only by the letter 'e'

When splitting the word 'happy', where should the division occur to identify the open syllable?

• Between 'p' and 'y'

• Between 'p' and 'p'

• Between 'a' and 'p'

• Between 'h' and 'a'