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Skill Explainer

Closed Syllables Skill Explainer

6. Student Practice Activities for Closed Syllables

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Syllable POP!

Use this student activity to build accuracy and fluency in reading closed syllables. Students can play with partners or in small groups.

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Break the Code: Short Vowels

In this activity, students practice recognizing, sounding, blending, and reading words with short vowels, and then read the word aloud.

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Mixed Short Vowels: Sorting Cards

The purpose of this activity is to help students build accuracy in reading words with short vowels.

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