Open and Closed Syllables
1st Grade•30 minutes
Learning Objective
teaching 2 digit addition
Key Concepts
In a closed syllable, the vowel is closed off by a consonant, causing the vowel to make a short sound.
The word 'rabbit' is an example of a two-syllable word where both vowels are closed off by consonants.
If you are unsure of the sound a vowel makes, split the word into syllables and check to see if the syllables are closed.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is a closed syllable?
2. Which of the following words contains a closed syllable?
3. The word 'pencil' has two syllables. Are they open or closed syllables? Explain your answer.
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