Decoding Lesson 1 VCV Syllable Pattern Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Knowing where to divide syllables can help you read unfamiliar words. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Today, we’re going to take a look at closed syllables and open syllables in VCV words. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

FOCUS QUESTION: What is a closed syllable? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

A closed syllable is followed by a consonant and has a short vowel sound. shadow v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

shadow When dividing a closed syllable, we break after the consonant. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Let’s try dividing some closed syllable VCV words. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

valid Read the word and tell where the break should be. v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

melon Read the word and tell where the break should be. v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

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FOCUS QUESTION: What is an open syllable? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

An open syllable is followed by a consonant and has a long vowel sound. lady v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

lady When dividing an open syllable, we break before the consonant. v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Let’s try dividing some open syllable VCV words. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

super Read the word and tell where the break should be. v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

music Read the word and tell where the break should be. v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

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CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING: Divide the word into syllables and tell whether each syllable is open or closed. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Read the word and tell where the break should be Read the word and tell where the break should be. Is it an open or closed syllable? seven v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Read the word and tell where the break should be Read the word and tell where the break should be. Are the syllables open or closed syllable? fever v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Read the word and tell where the break should be Read the word and tell where the break should be. Are the syllables open or closed syllable? seven v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Read the word and tell where the break should be Read the word and tell where the break should be. Are the syllables open or closed syllable? solo v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Read the word and tell where the break should be Read the word and tell where the break should be. Are the syllables open or closed syllable? solid v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

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PRACTICE/APPLY : Underline the VCV words in each sentence, divide the word into syllables, and tell whether each syllable is open or closed. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Directions: Underline the VCV words in each sentence, divide the word into syllables, and tell whether each syllable is open or closed. The lady was a super music instructor. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Directions: Underline the VCV words in each sentence, divide the word into syllables, and tell whether each syllable is open or closed. I ate a plate of melon with bacon on it. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Directions: Underline the VCV words in each sentence, divide the word into syllables, and tell whether each syllable is open or closed. The new friends worked on a secret project. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Directions: Underline the VCV words in each sentence, divide the word into syllables, and tell whether each syllable is open or closed. My sister has a valid driver’s license. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

FOCUS QUESTION: What did you notice about most VCV words? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Most VCV words are divided into syllables after the first vowel, and the vowel sound is long. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

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