Exploring Open and Closed Syllables in Syllabication

What is the main purpose of learning syllabication?

• To write longer sentences

• To break down words into smaller parts for easier reading

• To improve handwriting

• To learn new vocabulary

What do you need to set up for the syllabication lesson?

• A calculator and a ruler

• A computer and headphones

• A book and a pen

• Paper, pencil, and a marker or crayon

What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

• It remains silent

• It becomes long and strong

• It changes to a consonant sound

• It becomes short and wimpy

How many sounds can a syllable have at most?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

In the word 'chat', how many sounds does the syllable have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the first step in breaking down a word into syllables?

• Finding the vowels

• Drawing a bridge

• Finding the consonants

• Writing the word in large letters

In the VCCV pattern, where do you draw the line to divide the syllables?

• After the second vowel

• Before the first vowel

• Between the two consonants

• At the end of the word

What type of syllable is 'com' in the word 'combo'?

• Blended

• Closed

• Open

• Silent

In the word 'humid', where is the syllable division?

• After the 'u'

• After the 'm'

• After the 'i'

• After the 'h'

What is the correct syllable division for the word 'radish'?

• ra-dish

• rad-ish

• r-adish

• radi-sh