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<strong>Practice</strong><br />

Phonics:<br />

VCCCV Pattern<br />

Words that follow a vowel-consonant-consonant-consonant-vowel<br />

pattern (VCCCV) usually have two syllables. To divide these words into<br />

syllables, look for consonant blends—pairs of letters that work together<br />

to make one sound. These blends include pairs of letters such as the<br />

pl and gr found in words like complain and pilgrim. You cannot<br />

separate the sounds in a consonant blend: com/plain and pil/grim.<br />

Compound words often fall into the VCCCV pattern. The consonant<br />

blend may appear in either the first or the second syllable. Divide<br />

compound words into syllables between the two smaller words, for<br />

example, cock/pit and foot/print.<br />

Draw a line in each word to show the syllable break. Then group the<br />

words according to how they break, VC/CCV or VCC/CV, in the chart.<br />

endless<br />

instant<br />

pumpkin<br />

orphan<br />

reckless<br />

kingdom<br />

hilltop<br />

handsome<br />

halfway<br />

concrete<br />

district<br />

complete<br />

grassland<br />

monster<br />

control<br />

landlord<br />

bookshelf<br />

children<br />

VCC/CV VC/CCV<br />

At Home: Look for words with a VC/CCV or VCC/CV word<br />

pattern in a newspaper, book, or magazine.<br />

Beyond the Horizon<br />

Grade 5/Unit 3<br />

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