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 When dividing a closed syllable, we break after the consonant. shadow v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott Let’s try dividing some closed syllable VCV words. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott Read the word and tell where the break should be. valid v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott Read the word and tell where the break should be. melon v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott How did you do? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott 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 When dividing an open syllable, we break before the consonant. lady v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott Let’s try dividing some open syllable VCV words. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott Read the word and tell where the break should be. paper v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott Read the word and tell where the break should be. music v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott How did you do? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott 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. 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. 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. Are the syllables open or closed syllable? comet v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott 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. Are the syllables open or closed syllable? shadow v c v Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott How did you do? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott 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 agreatmusic 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. Ihada 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. Thecrazykidsworked on a silly 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. Examples: basic, began, beyond, bonus, depend, even, hotel, locate, moment, music, recent, relax, result, robot, student, tiny, unit Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott
