
Dividing Words into Syllables
Grade 1st Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can divide words into syllables.
Warm-Up Video
Scratch Garden · 5:08
Syllables! | Scratch Garden
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Every word can be split into parts, and these parts are called syllables.
- 2
A syllable is like a beat, and you can make a beat by clapping your hands.
- 3
The word 'apple' has two syllables, while 'ladybug' has three syllables, and 'salamander' has four.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Clap your hands to show how many syllables are in the word 'Pencil'.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
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