Teaching syllable types: Open and closed syllables in one syllable words

Overview

Literacy specialist Elaine Stanley presents this explanation of how to teach spelling generalisations related to open and closed syllables in one syllable words.

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Resources mentioned in the video

Spelling generalisations, syllable division and morphology [0:22]

Who is this video for?

Foundation to Year 2 teachers; school leaders

What will you learn?

The generalisations related to the spelling of one syllable words with open and closed syllables.

How to teach students about open and closed syllables in one syllable words using an engaging game.

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