Workybooks

Phonics—Open Syllables Worksheet

Grades
1
Standards
RF.1.3.E
RF.2.3
Formats
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
SHARE

About the Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet, open syllables worksheet is designed to help students understand and identify open syllables in words. The worksheet provides a clear explanation of what open syllables are and then presents a list of words for students to divide into syllables and circle the open syllables.

The interactive version of this worksheet can be played online, allowing students to practice identifying open syllables in a digital format. The printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed, enabling students to complete the worksheet by hand.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Through this worksheet, your child will learn:

  • The definition of an open syllable
  • How to identify open syllables in words
  • How to divide words into syllables
  • The concept of vowels saying their names in open syllables

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive:

  • Students will understand the concept of open syllables.
  • Students will be able to identify open syllables in words.
  • Students will be able to divide words into syllables.

Psychomotor:

  • Students will practice the skill of dividing words into syllables.
  • Students will practice the skill of identifying and circling open syllables.

Affective:

  • Students will develop confidence in their ability to identify open syllables.
  • Students will gain a sense of accomplishment through successfully completing the worksheet.

Tags

Open syllables, syllables, reading skills, phonics, vowels, word study, literacy, language arts, elementary education, worksheet, interactive, printable, PDF.

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.1.3.e
Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Perfect For:

👩‍🏫 Teachers
  • • Classroom assignments
  • • Auto-graded assessments
  • • Printable handouts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents
  • • Home learning support
  • • Homework help
  • • Skill reinforcement
🏠 Homeschoolers
  • • Curriculum planning
  • • Self-paced learning
  • • Progress tracking

Available Formats:

📄
Printable PDF
Download & print for home/classroom
💻
Interactive Digital
Auto-graded online assignments
✏️
Customizable
Adapt to your teaching needs

Grade Levels:

Grade 1

Subjects:

ela

Related Worksheets

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.3.3.A,RF.3.3,RF.3.3.B,L.3.4.B,RF.2.3.D,RF.2.3 - Prefixes and Suffixes - thumbnail
Prefixes and Suffixes
This prefix sheet focuses on the prefixes dis-, pre-, mis-, and un-. Students will need to use context to add the correc...
RF.3.3.ARF.3.3RF.3.3.BL.3.4.B
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.3.3.A,RF.3.3,RF.2.3.D,RF.2.3 - Decoding Words With Prefixes - thumbnail
Decoding Words With Prefixes
In this prefix worksheet, students will add prefixes to root words to make new words. Prefixes include dis-, in-, ir-, i...
RF.3.3.ARF.3.3RF.2.3.DRF.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.B,RF.2.3,RF.1.3.C - Diphthongs: ou and ow - thumbnail
Diphthongs: ou and ow
This worksheet focuses on the dipthongs ou and ow. Students will sort the words into the table according to their spelli...
RF.2.3.BRF.2.3RF.1.3.C
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3,RF.2.3.F - Irregularly Spelled Words - thumbnail
Irregularly Spelled Words
You can never get enough practice spelling words that don't follow normal spelling patterns. In this activity, students ...
RF.2.3RF.2.3.F
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.3.3.B,RF.3.3,RF.3.3.A,RF.2.3.D,RF.2.3 - Decoding Words With Suffixes - thumbnail
Decoding Words With Suffixes
This suffix sheet focuses on the suffixes -ing, -er, and -ed. Students are given root words and must determine if all, o...
RF.3.3.BRF.3.3RF.3.3.ARF.2.3.D
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.3.3.B,RF.3.3,RF.3.3.A,RF.2.3.D,RF.2.3 - Decoding Suffixes - thumbnail
Decoding Suffixes
This suffix sheet focuses on the suffixes -ful and -less. Students are given root words and must determine if both, one,...
RF.3.3.BRF.3.3RF.3.3.ARF.2.3.D
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.3.3.D,L.3.2.G,RF.2.3.F,RF.2.3 - Find the Irregularly Spelled Words - thumbnail
Find the Irregularly Spelled Words
This worksheet on irregularly spelled words is perfect for practicing words that don't follow normal spelling patterns. ...
RF.3.3.DL.3.2.GRF.2.3.FRF.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.3.3.D,L.3.2.G,RF.2.3.F,RF.2.3 - 3rd Grade Spelling words - thumbnail
3rd Grade Spelling words
This worksheet on irregularly spelled words is perfect for practicing words that don't follow normal spelling patterns. ...
RF.3.3.DL.3.2.GRF.2.3.FRF.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.3.3.D,L.3.2.G,RF.2.3.F,RF.2.3 - 3rd Grade Irregularly Spelled Words - thumbnail
3rd Grade Irregularly Spelled Words
This worksheet on irregularly spelled words is perfect for practicing words that don't follow normal spelling patterns. ...
RF.3.3.DL.3.2.GRF.2.3.FRF.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.B,RF.2.3,RF.1.3.C - Diphthongs: au and aw - thumbnail
Diphthongs: au and aw
This worksheet focuses on the dipthongs au and aw. Students will sort the words into the table according to their spelli...
RF.2.3.BRF.2.3RF.1.3.C
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.E,RF.2.3 - Same Spelling, Different Sound - thumbnail
Same Spelling, Different Sound
This worksheet on spelling-sound correspondences is a great way to practice this skill. Students will read the pairs of ...
RF.2.3.ERF.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3,RF.2.3.F - Tricky Spelling Words - thumbnail
Tricky Spelling Words
This worksheet on irregularly spelled words is a great way to identify misspelled words as well as practice tricky spell...
RF.2.3RF.2.3.F
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.E,RF.2.3 - Spelling Picking Petals - thumbnail
Spelling Picking Petals
This worksheet on spelling-sound correspondences is a great way to practice this skill. Students must determine if the w...
RF.2.3.ERF.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.D,RF.2.3 - Adding Prefixes - thumbnail
Adding Prefixes
This prefix worksheet is a great way to practice this skill. Students will match the prefixes on the left to base words ...
RF.2.3.DRF.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.D,RF.2.3 - The Prefix Board Game - thumbnail
The Prefix Board Game
This board game will help your class to practice prefixes. Students will roll the die and move foward that many spaces. ...
RF.2.3.DRF.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.C,RF.2.3,RF.1.3.C - Roll and Read Two—Syllable Words with Long E - thumbnail
Roll and Read Two—Syllable Words with Long E
This read, roll, and write focuses on two-syllable words with a long e sound. Students will roll the die and write the c...
RF.2.3.CRF.2.3RF.1.3.C
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.C,RF.2.3,RF.1.3.C - Read, Roll, and Write: Two—Syllable Words with Long I - thumbnail
Read, Roll, and Write: Two—Syllable Words with Long I
This read, roll, and write focuses on two-syllable words with a long i sound. Students will roll the die and write the c...
RF.2.3.CRF.2.3RF.1.3.C
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.B,RF.2.3,RF.1.3.C - Diphthongs: oi and oy - thumbnail
Diphthongs: oi and oy
This worksheet focuses on the dipthongs oi and oy. Students will sort the words into the table according to their vowels...
RF.2.3.BRF.2.3RF.1.3.C
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.A,RF.2.3 - Short vs Long Vowels - thumbnail
Short vs Long Vowels
This heart-themed long and short vowel sort is perfect for practicing this skill. Students will read the one-syllable wo...
RF.2.3.ARF.2.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.3.A,RF.2.3 - Long vs Short Vowels - thumbnail
Long vs Short Vowels
This worksheet on long and short vowels is a great way to practice this concept. Students will read the one-syllable wor...
RF.2.3.ARF.2.3

Connect with Workybooks!

7950 Silverton Av #208, San Diego CA 92126
WORKSHEETS
 
READINGTEACHER TOOLSRESOURCES
BLOG
COMPANY
Copyright © 2025 Workybooks. Made with ♥ in California.