Closed Syllables Skill Explainer

The Alphabet Queen Story

This story is based on The Alphabet King, (opens in new window) an original story by dyslexia therapist Jennings Miller. You can use this story when introducing these syllable patterns: closed, open, 'y' as a vowel, magic ‘e’, and r-controlled. It's a fun, interactive way to help students remember what the vowel will say!

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