Closed Syllables and Vowel Sounds

Mrs. Holmes introduces Unit 3, Day 1 of the Foundations course, focusing on vowel sounds and glued sounds. The lesson covers short vowels, r-controlled vowels, and introduces glued sounds. Students learn about closed syllables and exceptions, practicing with words like 'cold', 'wild', and 'find'. The session concludes with tricky words 'done' and 'goes', emphasizing phonics rules and exceptions.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Mrs. Holmes?

• Reviewing math concepts

• Learning about closed syllables and exceptions

• Exploring historical events

• Practicing handwriting

Which of the following is a short vowel sound reviewed in the lesson?

• ee as in 'see'

• o as in 'octopus'

• ai as in 'rain'

• ou as in 'house'

What is an example of an r-controlled vowel?

• ar as in 'car'

• e as in 'bed'

• a as in 'cat'

• i as in 'sit'

Which of the following is a short vowel glued sound?

• ai as in 'train'

• ou as in 'cloud'

• ing as in 'ring'

• ee as in 'tree'

What makes the word 'cobb' a closed syllable?

• It is a two-syllable word

• It has a short vowel sound followed by a consonant

• It ends with a vowel

• It has a long vowel sound

Why is 'cold' considered a closed exception?

• It has a long vowel sound but looks like a closed syllable

• It is a two-syllable word

• It follows the regular closed syllable rule

• It has a short vowel sound

Which word is an example of a closed exception with a long vowel sound?

• bed

• wild

• cat

• sit

What is the vowel sound in the word 'colt'?

• Short o

• Long o

• Short a

• Long a

In the word 'done', which vowel sound is heard?

• Long u

• Short u

• Long o

• Short o

What makes the word 'goes' tricky?

• It is a two-syllable word

• It has a short vowel sound

• The 'e' is silent and 's' sounds like 'z'

• It follows the regular spelling rules