Twin Splits Slides Tier 2 Phonics 95% Skill 10 • Day 1 of 3
Syllable Sleuths
Mission: Twin Consonant Splits (VC / CV)
Cracking Multisyllabic
Closed Syllable Words
No chips needed! Today we use our hands and pencils to tap, split, and scoop two-syllable words with twin letters.
1
Spot 2 Vowels
2
Split the Twins
3
Tap, Scoop & Blend
Detective Code Closed Syllable Law
What is a Closed Syllable?
A syllable that has one vowel followed by one or more consonants.
The Consonant Traps the Vowel!
When trapped, the vowel says its SHORT sound.
cat
1 vowel trapped by t → /ă/
muf
1 vowel trapped by f → /ŭ/
fin
1 vowel trapped by n → /ĭ/
Remember: Every single syllable MUST have one vowel sound!
No Chips? No Problem! Kinesthetic Syllable Tap & Scoop
The Desk Tap & Pencil Scoop Routine
Put your hands on your desk. Follow these 3 physical motions!
Step 1: Tap Left
Tap your left fist on the desk for Syllable 1. Say the sound chunks!
Step 2: Tap Right
Tap your right fist on the desk for Syllable 2. Say the sound chunks!
Step 3: Sweep & Blend
Sweep both hands across the desk from left to right as you read the whole word!
Teacher Cue: "Tap 1... Tap 2... Blend it!"
I Do (Watch Teacher) Word Detective Demonstration
Target Word
muffin
1. Dot the Vowels
muffin
Two vowels mean two syllables!
2. Split the Twins
muf | fin
Twin f letters! Cut right down the middle.
3. Tap & Scoop
muf fin
Both syllables are closed: muf - fin → muffin!
Teacher Voice: "Look at the twin ff . One consonant stays with the first vowel, one goes with the second!"
We Do (Together) Two Practice Words
Word 1 Get ready to tap!
rabbit
1. Spot the vowels: a and i
2. Where are the twins? bb
3. Split: rab / bit
Tap desk: "rab" (tap 1) • "bit" (tap 2) • "rabbit!"
Word 2 Get ready to tap!
puppet
1. Spot the vowels: u and e
2. Where are the twins? pp
3. Split: pup / pet
Tap desk: "pup" (tap 1) • "pet" (tap 2) • "puppet!"
Are both syllables closed? Yes! Both have short vowel sounds.
You Do (Sleuth Challenge) Partner Tap & Read
Your Turn: Tap and Divide!
Tap left fist, tap right fist, whisper the word to your partner.
Word 1
kitten
kit / ten
Word 2
tennis
ten / nis
Word 3
napkin
nap / kin
Word 4
lesson
les / son
Decode the Sentence
"The kitten had a muffin on the desk."
Independent & Small Group Work Day 1 Worksheet Time
Ready for Your Sleuth Worksheet!
Draw pencil scoop lines under each syllable.
Write the slash / between the two consonants.
Read the simplified decodable sentences aloud with your teacher!
Grab your pencil and your Twin Splits Practice Sheet!
Twin Splits Practice Worksheet Tier 2 Intervention 95% PLL Skill 10 • Day 1
Name:
Date:
Twin Consonants Practice Sheet
Divide words between twin consonants (VC / CV). Each closed syllable has a short vowel sound!
Tool: Syllable Scoops
! Tap & Scoop Routine (No Chips Needed)
I Do / We Do Model
1. Spot Vowels
muffin
2 vowels = 2 syllables
2. Split the Twins
muf | fin
Cut between identical letters
3. Tap & Scoop
(muf) (fin)
Tap desk → scoop → blend
A Divide & Write the Syllables
Directions: Draw a slash / between the twins. Write each syllable in the boxes.
kitten
puppet
tennis
mitten
sudden
traffic
B Sleuth Sentences: Read & Underline
Tap syllables for underlined words. Check the box after reading!
The kitten had a red mitten in the basket.
He gave a hot muffin to the sad rabbit.
The kid had an odd puppet at the tennis match.
A sudden stop in traffic upset the driver.
Sleuth Self-Check
I can tap both syllables and read closed-syllable twin words smoothly.
Student: ⭐⭐⭐
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Bridge Divide Slides Tier 2 Phonics 95% Skill 10 • Day 2 of 3
Syllable Sleuths
Mission: The VCCV Syllable Bridge
Cracking Multisyllabic
VCCV Closed Words
Yesterday the consonants were identical twins. Today they are different! We will build a bridge between the vowels and split between the consonants.
1
Spot & Label Vowels
2
Build the Consonant Bridge
3
Split Down the Middle
The Bridge Formula Vowel - Consonant - Consonant - Vowel
The VCCV Rule
When two consonants sit between two vowels, divide right between the two consonants:
V C | C V
One consonant stays left. One consonant goes right.
Why Does This Work?
By splitting between the consonants, both syllables stay closed!
den Ends in n → Short /ĕ/
tist Ends in st → Short /ĭ/
Both vowels are trapped by consonants, so both say their short sounds!
I Do (Watch Teacher) Building the Bridge
Target Mystery Word
cactus
Step 1: Spot Vowels
cactus
Underline a and u. Write v under each.
Step 2: Spot Consonants
cactus
Two consonants on the bridge: c and t .
Step 3: Split & Tap
cac tus
Tap left "cac", tap right "tus" → cactus!
Teacher Voice: "I don't guess! I look at the two bridge consonants and cut right between them."
We Do (Together) Two Practice Words
Word 1 Follow the steps!
dentist
1. Vowels: e and i
2. Consonants between: n and t
3. Split: den / tist
Tap desk: "den" (left) • "tist" (right) • "dentist!"
Word 2 Follow the steps!
helmet
1. Vowels: e and e
2. Consonants between: l and m
3. Split: hel / met
Tap desk: "hel" (left) • "met" (right) • "helmet!"
Great job! Both syllables in each word are closed and easy to read.
You Do (Sleuth Challenge) Silent Tap & Whisper Read
Find the Bridge and Divide!
Tap left fist, tap right fist, blend the word smoothly.
Word 1
insect
in / sect
Word 2
publish
Bridge Divide Practice Worksheet Tier 2 Intervention 95% PLL Skill 10 • Day 2
Name:
Date:
Bridge & Divide Practice Sheet
Build the consonant bridge between two vowels (VC / CV). Tap both closed syllables to read!
Strategy: VCCV Bridge
! The 4-Step Bridge Formula
I Do • We Do Model
1. Spot Vowels
cactus
Mark "v" under both
2. Consonant Bridge
ca[ct]us
2 consonants between
3. Cut in Half
cac | tus
Divide VC / CV
4. Tap & Blend
"cactus"
Tap 1, Tap 2, Blend!
A Bridge, Divide & Write
Directions: Label v-c-c-v. Slash / between consonants. Write each closed syllable.
dentist
helmet
insect
problem
publish
velvet
B Bridge Sentences: Tap & Read
Tap both syllables on your desk for bold words. Check each box!
An insect sat on top of the big green cactus.
The dentist put a red helmet on his desk.
He had a quick catnap on the soft velvet mat.
They can publish the math problem for us.
Sleuth Self-Check
I can find the consonant bridge and divide VCCV words accurately.
Student: ⭐⭐⭐
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Three Syllable Slides Tier 2 Phonics 95% Skill 10 • Day 3 of 3
Syllable Sleuths
Mission: Big Monster Words (3 Closed Syllables!)
Conquering Three-Syllable
Closed Words
Big words are not scary when you know the closed syllable secret. Break them down piece by piece with our 3-tap routine!
1
Spot All 3 Vowels
2
Cut at Each Bridge
3
3 Taps & Sweep Across
Kinesthetic Routine The 3-Desk-Tap Method
How to Tap a 3-Syllable Monster Word
Hands flat on your desk. Follow the 3 rhythm beats!
1
Tap Left
fan
Syllable 1: Closed • Short /ă/
2
Tap Middle
tas
Syllable 2: Closed • Short /ă/
3
Tap Right
tic
Syllable 3: Closed • Short /ĭ/
Sweep!
fantastic
Sweep hands across and blend!
Teacher Cue: "Tap 1... Tap 2... Tap 3... Blend it!"
I Do (Watch Teacher) Dissecting a 3-Syllable Word
Target Word
fantastic
1. Spot 3 Vowels
fantastic
Three vowels = three syllables!
2. Split the Bridges
fan | tas | tic
Between n/t and between s/t .
3. Check & Read
fan tas tic
All three are closed! Short vowels all the way.
Teacher Voice: "Don't rush! When you split each bridge, a huge word becomes three baby words."
We Do (Together) Two Big Words
Word 1 (3 Syllables) 3 Taps!
Atlantic
1. Spot vowels: A, a, i
2. Split bridges: At / lan / tic
Tap desk: "At" (1) • "lan" (2) • "tic" (3) • "Atlantic!"
Word 2 (Complex VC/CV) 2 Taps!
trumpet
1. Spot vowels: u and e
2. Split bridge: trum / pet
Tap desk: "trum" (1) • "pet" (2) • "trumpet!"
Even with beginning blend tr-, the closed syllable rules stay the same!
You Do (Sleuth Challenge) Tap & Whisper Read
Your Turn: Divide and Conquer!
Tap your desk rhythm beats and whisper the word to your partner.
Word 1
Wisconsin
Wis / con / sin
Word 2
Three Syllable Practice Worksheet Tier 2 Intervention 95% PLL Skill 10 • Day 3
Name:
Date:
Three-Syllable Practice Sheet
Divide big words into closed syllables. Tap each syllable beat on your desk to read smoothly!
Skill: Multisyllabic Mastery
! The 3-Desk-Tap Method (No Chips Needed)
I Do • We Do Model
1. Count Vowels
fantastic
3 vowels = 3 beats
2. Split Bridges
fan | tas | tic
Cut between consonants
3. Tap Beats
1 • 2 • 3
Left, center, right desk
4. Blend Across
"fantastic!"
Sweep hands & read
A Break Down the Monster Words
Directions: Draw a slash / at each bridge. Write each closed syllable in its box.
1. (3 Syl.) fantastic
2. (3 Syl.) Atlantic
3. (3 Syl.) Wisconsin
4. (2 Syl.) contest
5. (2 Syl.) trumpet
6. (2 Syl.) disrupt
B Master Sentences: Read & Check
Tap beats on desk for underlined words. Check each box when read accurately!
The band had a fantastic trumpet contest.
The ship went on an Atlantic trip in the fog.
Do not disrupt the student when he takes a test.
The cat had a quick catnap upon the red velvet blanket.
Skill 10 Multisyllabic Master
Student can spot vowels, divide closed syllables (twin and bridge), and blend accurately without chips.
Mastery: ⭐⭐⭐
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