Vowel Consonant E in Multisyllabic Words

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What is a vowel-consonant-e (VCE) pattern?

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A vowel-consonant-e pattern is a spelling pattern where a vowel is followed by a consonant and then an 'e' at the end of the word, which usually makes the vowel long. Example: 'cake'.

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CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.L.K.2D

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

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What is the meaning of the word 'delicate'?

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Fragile, easily damaged, or requiring careful handling.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the meaning of the word 'fortunate'?

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Feeling lucky or grateful.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Identify the vowel-consonant-e in the word 'athlete'.

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There is no vowel consonant e in the word 'athlete'.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

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Give an example of a word with a vowel-consonant-e pattern.

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'Home' is an example of a word with a vowel-consonant-e pattern.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does the 'e' at the end of a VCE word do to the vowel sound?

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The 'e' makes the vowel sound long.

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CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

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How do you identify the number of syllables in a word?

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You can clap for each vowel sound you hear in the word.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3E

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What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

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Vowels are letters that represent open sounds (a, e, i, o, u), while consonants are letters that represent closed sounds.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C