Sample Word Study Lesson Week 3
Note: As you become more familiar with the routines, word study will be smoother and go quicker. Time spent
learning the routines is worth it!
Week 3-Lesson 1
Decoding: VCCV Syllable Patterns
VCCV RULE: Each vowel sound in a word is in a separate syllable. Looking for the vowel patterns can help readers decode
unfamiliar words. This week, you will be studying the V-C-C-V syllable patterns. (vowel-consonant-consonant-vowel)
Examples:
VCCV: canvas: The n and v are the consonants in the pattern so you would divide the word between the two consonants.
can/vas).
VCCV pattern can also be doublets (two of the same consonant). The rule works the same.
bubble: The bb is the consonant doublet so divide the word between the two b’s. bub/ble
Directions:
1. Review the VCCV rule. Tell students that this can help them to divide a word into syllables if they don’t know the
word. Go over the examples listed above by writing them on a dry erase board so that they can see it done.
Mark the VCCV pattern and divide the words into syllables
2. Give each student a Clearboard Communicator and marker. Call out several words (one at a time) for students to
write on dry erase boards and have them mark as VCCV and divide correctly into syllables. Have students justify
their answers.
vc/cv
bub/ble
vc/cv
com/pose
vc/cv
bliz/zard
vc/cv
pad/dle
vc/cv
con/fess
vc/cv
pas/sage
vc/cv
con/fuse
Week 3-Lesson 2
Decoding: VCCV Syllable Patterns
Follow the same routine as Lesson 1 but with the following words:
des/sert
sim/mer
gos/sip
cat/tle
at/tach
dis/turb
af/ford
for/get
con/tain
Note: This concept should be fairly simple for most students. Expand the lesson by exploring word meanings. Do not
assume that they know the meanings or multi-meanings of the words.
Example: Who can find a multi-meaning word? Who can add a prefix or suffix to a word to form a new word(ing, ed, s,
ly, ful, y, er, or est)? Is there a synonym or antonym for any of these words?
Week 3-Lesson 3
Decoding: VCCV Syllable Patterns
Follow the same routine as Lesson 1 but with the following words:
pat/tern
ten/nis
rac/coon
hol/low
in/jure
den/tist
Week 3-Lesson 4
Decoding: VCCV Syllable Patterns
Directions:
Follow the same routine as Lesson 1. Choose from some of the following words- these are good examples for the
syllable pattern but also to improve vocabulary. Discuss the meanings!
convent
distinct
magnet
impress
lancing
damsel
system
syntax
contest
ransom
pummel
address
signet
descant
distant
selfish
thicket
conduct
dispel
contest
limpid
inkling
conquest
suggest
combat
imprint
absent
compact
abstract
dismal
splendid
tranquil
compel
progress
tendril
suspect
cosmic
excess
extend
instinct
intact
advent
spectrum
sluggish
sunlit
wistful
constant
subject
inject
falcon
happen
disgust
confess
mandrill
entrap
impel
gumdrop
insect
Week 3-Lesson 5
Decoding: VCCV Syllable Patterns
Directions:
Follow the same routine as Lesson 1. Choose from some of the words above- these are good examples for the syllable
pattern but also to improve vocabulary. Discuss the meanings!