Vowels
Name the 5 vowels
a e i o u
True or False: vowels are short in a closed syllable
True
Is the vowel short or long in a VCe word?
Long
Read from
from
The kat ran away from me.
cat
Is the vowel in cat short or long?
Short
True or False: Open syllables always end with a vowel
True
line
line
Read where
where
Do not pik up the broken glass!
pick
Is the vowel short or long in she?
Long
Is tree a closed or open syllable?
Open
What is the job of the "e" in VCe words?
It is silent but makes the vowel say it's name
Read who
who
I like to play ches with my dad.
chess
Why is the vowel short in the following words?
shop
cut
pinch
They are all closed syllables and have a letter(s) that come after the vowel.
Decide if the following words are open or closed syllables:
desk
stop
go
desk - closed
stop - closed
go - open
Spell___________
pine
Spell _________
there
My mom gav my brother $20.
gave
What are the short vowel sounds?
a e i o u
Can you combine a closed syllable and an open syllable to make a word?
Yes
Example - silent
Spell_____________
chase
Spell __________
should
I got a new fon for Christmas!
phone