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Skill Explainer

5. Lesson Plans for Open Syllables

Open Syllables Skill Explainer

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Open Syllables Lesson Plan

Use this lesson plan when introducing open syllables.

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Lesson Plan for Short vs. Long Vowels

Use this lesson plan to provide additional support for students who need help distinguishing between the short and long vowel sounds.

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Lesson Plan Checklist: How to Teach a Syllable Type

Here is a checklist you can use each time you introduce a new syllable type.

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Open Syllables Word List for Lesson Planning

This list of real and nonsense words can help you teach open syllables. 

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