Syllable Types
Word Rules
Ms. Sorenson Facts
Spelling
Word Reading
100
The word "pine" is an example of this type of syllable.
What is vowel-consonant-e
100

What is one of the division rule "shortcuts"?

Compound Words, Double Letters, Prefixes/Suffixes

100

What is my favorite animal? 

giraffe

100

what are the 3 sounds of -ed

d, /ed/, t

100

READ: Sentence

How many Syllables?

sentence

2

200

This type of syllable has a short vowel sound

What is a closed syllable

200

When or why do you double the f, l, or s in a word?

At the end of a one-syllable, closed syllable word.

full, mall, fuss, pass, huff

200

How do I spell my first name?

Christine
200

Spell the word .........

rancid

200

Read: diligent

How many Syllables?

diligent

3

300

An example of this type of syllable is "ble".

What is a CLE syllable

300

pre- or ex- are ______

prefixes

300

Do I prefer Starbucks or Dunkin?

Starbucks - hot

Dunks - iced

300

Spell this word .........

vacancy

300

Read: indulgent

How many Syllables?

indulgent

3

400

An example of this type of syllable is the word "pro"

What is an open syllable

400

When y is a suffix or at the end of a multisyllable word what sound does it make?

E

400

What is my dog's name?

Moose
400

what are the 3 ways to write the /k/ sound? 

c, k, ck

400

Read: Citizen

How many Syllables?

Citizen

3

500

which syllable type is the most common?

closed syllable

500
What letters follow c and g to make the soft sound?

e, i, y

500

How many children do I have? 

2

500

what are the soft sounds of c and g?

/s/ and /j/

500

 Read: revenge

How many syllables?

revenge

2

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