Glossary
Open syllable
An open syllable ends in a vowel, which is usually long, as in go, me or the first syllable of robot.
Open syllables pair with closed syllables to explain a great deal of two-syllable spelling. Students learn to split words and read each part.
Why it matters for the record
Track open and closed syllables as separate skills; students often secure one before the other.
Rate each skill as you teach it
Needs support, Developing, Secure. The rating schedules the review and builds the report.