Exploring Closed and Open Syllable Division

Josh Morgan from Morgan Learning introduces the eighth video in the 'Break in the Big Words' series, focusing on syllable division, particularly the VCV pattern. The video reviews open and closed syllables and demonstrates breaking down words like 'unit', 'student', 'recess', and 'gigantic'. Resources for further learning are provided.

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• Only online courses

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• Classroom supplies

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What is the focus of the video series?

• Math problem-solving

• Syllable division

• Science experiments

• History lessons

How many syllable types are there?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Seven

What is the first step in breaking the word 'unit'?

• Label the consonants

• Label the vowels

• Draw the bridge

• Determine the syllable type

In the word 'unit', what type of syllable is the first syllable?

• Open with a short vowel

• Closed with a long vowel

• Open with a long vowel

• Closed with a short vowel

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

• Stu-dent

• Stud-ent

• Stude-nt

• Stu-dent

What is the correct syllable pattern for the word 'recess'?

• VCV

• VCCV

• VCVC

• VVCC

In the word 'recess', what type of syllable is the first syllable?

• Closed with a short vowel

• Closed with a long vowel

• Open with a long vowel

• Open with a short vowel

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

• Gi-gan-tic

• Gig-an-tic

• Gig-antic

• Gi-gan-tic

In the word 'gigantic', what type of syllable is the first syllable?

• Closed with a long vowel

• Closed with a short vowel

• Open with a short vowel

• Open with a long vowel