First, divide the words into syllables. This will help you determine which words are V/CV and which are VC/V.
If the vowel in the first syllable of a word is long (i.e. it says its name), this is usually a V/CV word pattern.
Example:
Motel
Syllable division: Mo-tel
The first vowel is long "o" (it sounds exactly like the letter itself)
So you have a V/CV pattern. Vowel, syllable break, consonant, vowel
If the vowel in the first syllable of a word is short, this is often a VC/V word pattern.
Example:
Lemon
Syllable division: Lem-on
The first vowel is not long.
So you have a VC/V word pattern. Vowel, consonant, syllable break, vowel
