Decode Two-Syllable Words - 1st Grade ELA
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Choose the correct break for "napkin": nap-kin or na-pkin?
Choose the correct break for "napkin": nap-kin or na-pkin?
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nap-kin. VCCV pattern divides between p and k.
nap-kin. VCCV pattern divides between p and k.
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What is the decoding strategy called when you read each syllable, then blend them together?
What is the decoding strategy called when you read each syllable, then blend them together?
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Syllable-by-syllable decoding and blending. Break word into parts, then smoothly combine.
Syllable-by-syllable decoding and blending. Break word into parts, then smoothly combine.
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What should you do if a two-syllable word does not sound right after the first try?
What should you do if a two-syllable word does not sound right after the first try?
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Try a different syllable break and reread. Flexibility helps find the correct pronunciation.
Try a different syllable break and reread. Flexibility helps find the correct pronunciation.
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Choose the correct break for "kitten": kit-ten or ki-tten?
Choose the correct break for "kitten": kit-ten or ki-tten?
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kit-ten. Double consonants split in the middle.
kit-ten. Double consonants split in the middle.
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Choose the correct break for "pupil": pu-pil or pup-il?
Choose the correct break for "pupil": pu-pil or pup-il?
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pu-pil. First syllable "pu" is open with long u.
pu-pil. First syllable "pu" is open with long u.
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Choose the correct break for "hotel": ho-tel or hot-el?
Choose the correct break for "hotel": ho-tel or hot-el?
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ho-tel. Open syllable "ho" has long o sound.
ho-tel. Open syllable "ho" has long o sound.
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Which syllable type ends with one vowel and usually has a long vowel sound?
Which syllable type ends with one vowel and usually has a long vowel sound?
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Open syllable. No consonant after vowel lets it "say its name."
Open syllable. No consonant after vowel lets it "say its name."
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Which syllable type ends with a consonant and usually has a short vowel sound?
Which syllable type ends with a consonant and usually has a short vowel sound?
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Closed syllable. Consonant "closes" the syllable, keeping vowel short.
Closed syllable. Consonant "closes" the syllable, keeping vowel short.
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Identify the correct syllable break for "picnic": pic-nic or pi-cnic?
Identify the correct syllable break for "picnic": pic-nic or pi-cnic?
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pic-nic. Break between consonants c and n in VCCV pattern.
pic-nic. Break between consonants c and n in VCCV pattern.
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Identify the correct syllable break for "basket": bas-ket or ba-sket?
Identify the correct syllable break for "basket": bas-ket or ba-sket?
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bas-ket. VCCV pattern splits between s and k.
bas-ket. VCCV pattern splits between s and k.
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What is the meaning of syllable in a word?
What is the meaning of syllable in a word?
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A word part with one vowel sound. Each syllable contains exactly one vowel sound.
A word part with one vowel sound. Each syllable contains exactly one vowel sound.
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What does two-syllable word mean?
What does two-syllable word mean?
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A word with two vowel sounds. Two syllables means two separate vowel sounds.
A word with two vowel sounds. Two syllables means two separate vowel sounds.
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What is the first step to decode a two-syllable word?
What is the first step to decode a two-syllable word?
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Find the vowels and break the word into parts. Vowels mark syllable boundaries in words.
Find the vowels and break the word into parts. Vowels mark syllable boundaries in words.
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Which letters are vowels that often signal syllables: a, e, i, o, u, or y?
Which letters are vowels that often signal syllables: a, e, i, o, u, or y?
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a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y. Y acts as a vowel in words like "my" or "gym."
a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y. Y acts as a vowel in words like "my" or "gym."
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What syllable pattern is shown by the word "robot": ro-bot or rob-ot?
What syllable pattern is shown by the word "robot": ro-bot or rob-ot?
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ro-bot. Break between consonants: ro-bot follows VCCV pattern.
ro-bot. Break between consonants: ro-bot follows VCCV pattern.
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