Sample Words From List
happy
summer
busy
later
penny
paper
ruler
dinner
tiny
crazy
rabbit
hello
Take a look at the sample words.
What do you notice about these words?
They all have two syllables. Some have two consonants between the vowels and some have one.
Can you think of two meanings for ruler?
(noun) a person who governs
(noun) a measuring stick
Can you think of two meanings for even?
(adjective) smooth and flat
(adjective) equally matched
Can you think of three meanings for over?
(preposition) up and across
(adverb) throughout
(adverb) again
How might we sort these words?
By VCV and VCCV.
Let's practice sorting the words. Practice Sort
What do you notice is different in the vowel sound for busy from most of the other words?
The first vowel sound is long, but in busy it is not.
Why are the VCV words considered an open syllable?
An open syllable is when a syllable ends with a vowel.
Why are the VCCV words considered an closed syllable?
A closed syllable is when a syllable ends with a consonant.