Open or Closed?
Write the two syllables. Is the first syllable open or closed? Circle one.
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How to do it
- Write the word's two syllables.
- Look at the end of the first syllable.
- Circle open if it ends in a vowel, closed if it ends in a consonant.
Teaching tip
Some words, like lemon and wagon, split after the consonant. Say the word to check. This sheet is aligned with Common Core RF.3.3c.
About this worksheet
Words like ro-bot and rab-bit. Split each word, then decide if the first syllable is open or closed.
What kids practice
Every syllable has one vowel sound, and there are six kinds of syllables: closed, open, silent e, vowel team, r-controlled and consonant-le. Knowing the type tells a reader what sound the vowel makes. Third graders use syllable types to break long words into parts they can read, like fan-tas-tic and tor-na-do.
Watch for
- Making every first syllable long. In lemon and camel, the first syllable is closed and short.
- Splitting off just the le in consonant-le words. The consonant goes with it, like ta-ble.
- Counting silent letters as their own syllable, like the e in cake.
It's free to print, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full syllable types guide for 3rd grade.
More sheets in this set
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1. Six Syllable Types ChartClosed, open, silent e, vowel team, r-controlled and consonant-le, with a rule and example words for each. 
3. Sort by Syllable TypeA word bank to sort into closed, open, silent e, vowel team, r-controlled and consonant-le.
4. Split the WordTwo- and three-syllable words like fan-tas-tic to split and label with each syllable's type.
5. Build the WordMixed-up syllable cards like "der spi" to put in order and write as a word.
6. Consonant-le WordsWords like ta-ble, can-dle and puz-zle to split before the consonant-le.
7. Color by Syllable TypeA hidden picture made of one-syllable words: closed, open, silent e, vowel team and bossy r. Includes an answer key.