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  • Open Syllables Skill Explainer

Six Syllable Types

Use this printable to remember the six syllable types you'll teach during phonics instruction. It includes explanations and examples for closed, open, magic 'e', r-controlled, vowel teams, and consonant '-le' syllables. Go to the skill explainers for each syllable type to learn more.

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