Identifying Closed Syllables

The video tutorial introduces closed syllables, explaining their structure and characteristics. It begins with a review of consonants and vowels, then defines syllables as parts of words that can be spoken in one breath. The focus shifts to closed syllables, which have one vowel closed in by a consonant, making the vowel short. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to help identify closed syllables, emphasizing the vowel-consonant pattern. The session concludes with a review of key concepts, preparing students to identify closed syllables independently.

What are the two types of letters in the alphabet?

• Letters and numbers

• Short and long vowels

• Uppercase and lowercase

• Consonants and vowels

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CCSS.RF.K.1B

What happens to your mouth when you say a vowel sound?

• It makes a clicking sound

• It moves up and down

• It closes

• It stays open

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.K.3B

What is a syllable?

• A part of a word that can be pushed out in one breath

• A type of vowel sound

• A group of consonants

• A long 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

How can you check the number of syllables in a word?

• By feeling how many times your chin goes down

• By writing it down

• By counting the letters

• By clapping your hands

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3E

What is a closed syllable?

• A syllable with two vowels

• A syllable with one vowel closed in by a consonant

• A syllable with no consonants

• A syllable with a long vowel sound

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

What sound does the vowel make in a closed syllable?

• Silent sound

• Double sound

• Long sound

• Short sound

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

Which of the following words is a closed syllable?

• Tree

• Blue

• Dog

• Sky

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

In the word 'pink', what closes in the vowel?

• No consonants

• One vowel

• Three vowels

• Two consonants

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

What is the main characteristic of closed syllables?

• One vowel closed in by a consonant

• Two vowels together

• A long vowel sound

• No vowels

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3D

What should you remember about closed syllables?

• They have one vowel closed in by consonants

• They have a long vowel sound

• They have two vowels

• They have no consonants

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3E