open and closed syllables chart

6 Easy Steps Open and Closed Syllable Practice!

open and closed syllables anchor chart
Would you like to hear about easy open and closed syllable practice? 
 
This anchor chart for open and closed syllable practice is an easy way to start.  First I introduce the 7 syllable types.  Read more HERE.   Then, we will move into reading multi-syllable words.
 

Learning about open and closed syllables helps students read multi-syllable words and distinguish where the word will be broken into a syllable.

The main difference between open and closed syllables is that an open syllable word ends with a vowel and a closed syllable ends with a consonant.  A multi-syllabic word may be made up of both open and closed syllables. 
 
After the students break the word into syllables, they will determine if the vowels are long or short sounds. 
 

Check out my TPT resource to practice open and closed syllables!  It goes over the 6 easy steps to distinguish between open and closed syllables.  It gives examples and practice worksheets as well.

It is a Google slide resource with companion printables.   

Open and Closed Syllables. (Watch the video!)

open and closed syllable practice
Practicing open and closed syllables on his Chromebook.

Open and Closed Syllable Video

Click on this video to watch dividing syllables in action! It is an easy open and closed syllable practice strategy!

If you like this video…check out my Video Series page for more!

To learn more about the Orton Gillingham method of teaching phonics, visit my O.G. page!  

What is the Difference Between an Open & Closed Syllable?

Open and Closed syllables can be tricky to teach.  According to Pediaa

“The main difference between open and closed syllable is that open syllable ends with a vowel whereas closed syllable ends with a consonant. A word may be made up of both open and closed syllables.”

I like to start simply by showing one-syllable words, then build into teaching multi-syllabic words.  Watch this Reel to see how easy it can be

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