Progress Six Syllable Types Complete & Continue Next Lesson Learn More Introduction 1 Lesson Why is syllable knowledge important? (Copy) Single Syllable Words 7 Lessons Identifying Syllables (Copy) Closed Syllables (Copy) Silent-e Syllables (Copy) Open Syllables (Copy) Vowel Team Syllables (Copy) R-Control Syllables (Copy) Consonant-le Syllables (Copy) Multisyllabic Words 7 Lessons Syllable Division Routine (Copy) Closed Multisyllabic Words (Copy) Silent-e Multisyllabic Words (Copy) Open Multisyllabic Words (Copy) Vowel Teams Multisyllabic Words (Copy) R-control Multisyllabic Words (Copy) Consonant-le Multisyllabic Words (Copy) Conclusion 1 Lesson The Big Picture (Copy) Six Syllable Types Complete & Continue Next Lesson Learn More Single Syllable Words Silent-e Syllables (Copy)
A silent-e or "magic-e" syllable has one vowel letter followed by a consonant and silent e, causing the vowel to make a long sound. If children are confused about finding the vowel when there is a silent e, instruct them to point the first vowel. Identifying Syllables Routine Silent-e syllables can be as short as “ate” or as long as “scrape”. Use this word list to help children practice reading silent-e syllables. Download PDF
