1. Decoding Lesson 3 VCCV Syllable Pattern
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2. Each vowel sound in a word is a separate syllable
Each vowel sound in a word is a separate syllable. Look at the word below. How many vowels are there? How many syllables are there?
witness v c c v
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3. Remember, if the vowel sound is short, the syllable is closed
Remember, if the vowel sound is short, the syllable is closed. If the vowel sound in long the syllable is open. Find the open and closed syllable below.
protect
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4. What’s the VCCV Rule?
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5. When we have a word with the VCCV pattern, we usually scoop between the two consonants.
welcome v c c v
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6. Let’s practice reading and dividing VCCV words in to syllables.
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7. canvas Divide the word into syllables and read it aloud. v c c v
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8. contact Divide the word into syllables and read it aloud. v c c v
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9. suspense Divide the word into syllables and read it aloud. v c c v
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10. distant Divide the word into syllables and read it aloud. v c c v
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11. admire Divide the word into syllables and read it aloud. v c c v
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12. window Divide the word into syllables and read it aloud. v c c v
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13. fantastic Divide the word into syllables and read it aloud. v c c v
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14. welcome Divide the word into syllables and read it aloud. v c c v
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15. How did you do?
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