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Quick Look: Deleting Syllables from a Word

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Ashley Powell: Rabbit, can you say rabbit?

Students: Rabbit.

Ashley Powell: Good rab-, -it. It has two syllables. What's the first syllable?

Students: rab-.

Ashley Powell: rab-. Good job. And the second syllable.

Students: -it.

Ashley Powell: -it. Now, what happens if I take away -rab.? What's left?

Students: -it.

Ashley Powell: -it. Good job.

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