Teaching Open vs. Closed Syllables with Orton-Gillingham

The video tutorial explains the two most common syllable types: closed and open. A closed syllable has a single vowel followed by a consonant, making the vowel sound short. An open syllable ends with a single vowel, allowing it to say its name. Examples like 'not' and 'no' illustrate these concepts. The tutorial also suggests teaching strategies, such as using creative activities to help students understand how syllables work.

What is a characteristic of a closed syllable?

• Ends with a vowel

• Ends with a consonant

• Begins with a consonant

• No consonants present

In a closed syllable, how is the vowel sound typically pronounced?

• As a different vowel sound

• Silent

• Short

• Long

Which word is an example of a closed syllable?

• Him

• High

• Be

• No

What defines an open syllable?

• It ends with a vowel

• It starts with a vowel

• It ends with a consonant

• It contains multiple vowels

How is the vowel pronounced in an open syllable?

• Short

• With stress

• Silent

• Long

Which word changes from a closed to an open syllable in the examples given?

• High

• Fed

• Him

• Bad

What happens to a vowel in a closed syllable according to the teaching analogy?

• It runs out the door

• It remains short

• It becomes silent

• It changes its sound

In the context of syllables, what does the 'door' metaphorically represent?

• The transition from one syllable to another

• The start of a word

• The consonant blocking the vowel

• The end of a word