decoding vcv unit 1 lesson 1

Decoding Lesson 1VCV Syllable Pattern

Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

Knowing where to divide syllables can help you read unfamiliar words.


Today, we’re going to take a look at closed syllables and open syllables in VCV words.


FOCUS QUESTION: What is a closed

syllable?


A closed syllable is followed by a consonant and has a short vowel sound.

shadow


v c v

When dividing a closed syllable, we break after the consonant.

shadow


v c v

Let’s try dividing some closed syllable VCV

words.


Read the word and tell where the break should be.

valid


v c v


melon


v c v

How did you do?


FOCUS QUESTION: What is an open

syllable?


An open syllable is followed by a consonant and has a long vowel sound.

lady


v c v

When dividing an open syllable, we break before the consonant.

lady


v c v

Let’s try dividing some open syllable VCV

words.



paper


v c v


music


v c v

How did you do?


CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

Divide the word into syllables and tell whether each syllable is open or closed.


Read the word and tell where the break should be. Is it an open or closed syllable?

seven


v c v

Read the word and tell where the break should be. Are the syllables open or closed syllable?

fever


v c v


comet


v c v


solo


v c v


shadow


v c v

How did you do?


PRACTICE/APPLY : Underline the VCV words in each sentence,

divide the word into syllables, and tell whether each syllable is open or closed.


Directions: Underline the VCV words in each sentence, divide the word into syllables, and tell

whether each syllable is open or closed.

The lady was a great music instructor.




I had a plate of melon with bacon on it.




The crazy kids worked on a silly project.




My sister has a valid driver’s license.


FOCUS QUESTION: What did you notice about

most VCV words?


Most VCV words are divided into syllables after the first vowel, and the vowel sound is long.

Examples:basic, began, beyond, bonus, depend,even, hotel, locate, moment, music,recent, relax, result, robot, student,tiny, unit


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