Six main types make up all words: 1. closed syllable-ends in one or more consonants 2. open syllable has a single vowel in the final position in the syllable ( I usually introduce the concept of these first two syllable types together wit… See more

Recognizing the closed syllable pattern is an essential part of early reading education, as closed syllables comprise a majority of English words. It features one vowel closed in by at least 1 consonant. When a single vowel is in … See more

Having students say and write syllables allows them to be set up to decode multi syllabic words. Teaching students to recognize closed syllable patterns in words can take them quickly to more complex words and l… See more

Reading multisyllabic words is extremely important when doing interventions with older struggling readers. I usually divide words like ‘bandit’, or ‘picnic’ or even three-syllable words like ‘fantastic’ or ‘Atlantic’. When I hav… See more

Open syllables and closed syllables are usually taught together or right after teaching closed syllables. Remember in closed-syllable words one vowel is closed in by one or more consonants and has a short soun… See more