Closed/ Not Closed Syllables
What is the gesture for a closed syllable?
(make a fist)
What are our vowels? What color do we use?
A, E, I, O, U
Where does the e belong?
the end of the word/ syllable
Initial S-blend
2 consonants before the vowel
Must start with an "S"
Final S-Blend
2 consonants after the vowel
one consonant is "S"
Closed syllable example
pen, bag, rat
What are some examples of a consonant? What color do we use?
b,c,d,f,g,h,j,k,l,m,n,p,q,r,s,t,v,w,x,y,z
what does the e at the end of the word do to a vowel?
makes it a long sound
Initial R-Blend
2 consonants before the vowel
1 consonant must be an "r"
Final L-Blend
2 consonants after the vowel
one consonant is "L"
Not closed example
theet, beat, whine
What is a long vowel and what is a short vowel?
Long vowel sounds sound like you are saying the letter itself.
does theet fall under silent-e?
No, the E is a long vowel because there are 2 vowels BUT there is no E at the end of the syllable.
Initial L-Blend
2 consonants before the vowel
1 consonant must be an "L"
Final- T Blend
2 consonants after the vowel
one consonant is "T"
What are the rules for not closed?
2 vowels
No consonants after the vowel (ends in a vowel)
Long vowel rules? Example:
There needs to be 2 vowels in the syllable. (together or silent-e)
Silent -e pattern?
vowel - consonant- silent -e
Initial 3-letter blend
3 consonants before the vowel
Final M & N Blend
2 consonants after the vowel
one consonant is "M" or "N"
What are the rules for a closed syllable?
1 or more consonants after the vowel (ends in a consonant)
Short Vowel rules? Example:
1 vowel within the syllable
Give me 3 examples of silent-e words.
flute, blame, crane
What do Initial S,L,R, 3- Consonant Blend all share?
2-3 consonants BEFORE the vowel
all must have designated letter within the syllable
Past tense (-ed)
placed at the end of a word to show an action already happened