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3.59 Decode Open Closed Syllables Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.59 Decode Open Closed Syllables. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Decode Open/Closed Syllables - Read two‑syllable words by identifying open vs. closed syllables and selecting the pronunciation that matches the syllable type. (CCSS RF.3.3; TEKS §110.5 3.2; FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.F.1.3; VA SOL 3.5h)

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Grade 3

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
The crisp note said phe/shrolps in big print.
Pick the pronunciation that matches the syllable types in phe/shrolps.
Aphĕ-shrōlps
Bphē-shrŏlps
Cphē-shrōlps
Dphĕ-shrŏlps
Solution & Explanation:'phe' ends with a vowel, so it is open and the vowel is long. 'shrolps' ends with a consonant, so it is closed and the vowel is short. That matches B: phē-shrŏlps.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
June spotted the word scrumpt/prald and then rested.
Which option reads scrumpt/prald correctly?
Ascrŭmpt-prăld
Bscrūmpt-prāld
Cscrūmpt-prăld
Dscrŭmpt-prāld
Solution & Explanation:'scrumpt' ends with a consonant, so it is closed and the vowel is short. 'prald' ends with a consonant, so it is closed and the vowel is short. That matches A: scrŭmpt-prăld.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
In the shop, Ava practiced reading flolpt/frish twice.
Pick the pronunciation that matches the syllable types in flolpt/frish.
Aflōlpt-frīsh
Bflōlpt-frĭsh
Cflŏlpt-frĭsh
Dflŏlpt-frīsh
Solution & Explanation:'flolpt' ends with a consonant, so it is closed and the vowel is short. 'frish' ends with a consonant, so it is closed and the vowel is short. That matches C: flŏlpt-frĭsh.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.3.59 (Read two‑syllable words by identifying open vs. closed syllables and selecting the pronunciation that matches the syllable type.).

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