Wilson Review

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which 'closes' the vowel in the syllable, making it a short vowel sound. Example: 'cat'.

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What are vowels?

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Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o, and u. They represent sounds that can be made without closing the mouth.

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What is a digraph?

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A digraph is a combination of two letters that make one sound. Example: 'sh' in 'ship'.

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What is a blend?

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A blend is a combination of two or more consonants where each sound is heard. Example: 'bl' in 'black'.

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What is syllable division?

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Syllable division is the process of breaking a word into its syllables to help with pronunciation and spelling.

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What is the syllable division rule for 'packet'?

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The syllable division rule for 'packet' is to divide before the double consonant, resulting in 'pack-et'.

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What is the syllable division rule for 'clinic'?

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The syllable division rule for 'clinic' is to divide after the consonant, resulting in 'clin-ic'.

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What are closed syllable exceptions?

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Closed syllable exceptions are syllables that do not follow the typical closed syllable rules. Examples include 'old', 'ost', 'olt', 'ind', 'ild'.

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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, typically containing a vowel sound.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound made by obstructing airflow, such as b, c, d, f, etc.