VCE Syllables

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What is an Open Syllable?

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A syllable that ends with a vowel sound, typically resulting in a long vowel sound.

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What is a Closed Syllable?

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A syllable that ends with a consonant, usually resulting in a short vowel sound.

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What does VCe stand for?

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Vowel-Consonant-e, a syllable pattern where a vowel is followed by a consonant and then an 'e' that is silent.

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Give an example of a word with an Open Syllable.

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The word 'he' is an example of an open syllable.

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Give an example of a word with a Closed Syllable.

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The word 'cat' is an example of a closed syllable.

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What vowel sound do you hear in a VCe syllable?

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A long vowel sound.

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Identify the VCe syllable in the word 'make'.

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The VCe syllable is 'ake'.

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What is the difference between Open and Closed Syllables?

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Open syllables have a long vowel sound, while closed syllables have a short vowel sound.

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Identify the VCe syllable in the word 'time'.

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The VCe syllable is 'ime'.

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What is the role of the silent 'e' in a VCe syllable?

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The silent 'e' makes the preceding vowel say its name (long sound).