The table below illustrates the open and closed syllable concept. Open Syllable (Long Vowel Sound) Closed Syllable (Short Vowel Sound) be bed go got he hen hi hip I it me men no not she shell we web Open Syllable Words The table below contains over 150 open syllable words. We also pro...
You should teach open syllables along with or after closed syllables in first or second grade. It’s easy to use CVC words students already know and simply pull away the last consonant to make it open. Also, students will know many open syllable words like me, I, and a. Procedure for ...