To solve this task, we need to sort the words based on how their syllables are divided. The worksheet gives us two categories:
1.
VC/V (short): This pattern means the first syllable ends with a vowel followed by a consonant, and the vowel makes a
short sound (like in "cat" or "sit").
2.
V/CV (long): This pattern means the first syllable ends with just a vowel, and that vowel makes its
long sound (saying its name, like "a" in "a-ble").
Let's look at each word one by one:
*
given: The first syllable is "giv". The 'i' is followed by a 'v', so it makes a short sound. Pattern:
VC/V.
*
finish: The first syllable is "fin". The 'i' is followed by an 'n', so it makes a short sound. Pattern:
VC/V.
*
pilot: The first syllable is "pi". The 'i' is at the end of the syllable, so it says its name (long 'i'). Pattern:
V/CV.
*
talent: The first syllable is "tal". The 'a' is followed by an 'l', so it makes a short sound. Pattern:
VC/V.
*
cabin: The first syllable is "cab". The 'a' is followed by a 'b', so it makes a short sound. Pattern:
VC/V.
*
total: The first syllable is "to". The 'o' is at the end of the syllable, so it says its name (long 'o'). Pattern:
V/CV.
*
salad: The first syllable is "sal". The 'a' is followed by an 'l', so it makes a short sound. Pattern:
VC/V.
*
famous: The first syllable is "fa". The 'a' is at the end of the syllable, so it says its name (long 'a'). Pattern:
V/CV.
*
minus: The first syllable is "mi". The 'i' is at the end of the syllable, so it says its name (long 'i'). Pattern:
V/CV.
*
music: The first syllable is "mu". The 'u' is at the end of the syllable, so it says its name (long 'u'). Pattern:
V/CV.
Now we can group them into the correct columns.
VC/V (short) column:
* given
* finish
* talent
* cabin
* salad
V/CV (long) column:
* pilot
* total
* famous
* minus
* music
Final Answer:
VC/V (short): given, finish, talent, cabin, salad
V/CV (long): pilot, total, famous, minus, music
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cvcv worksheet.
