Segment Multi-syllable Words - Lesson for Grade 3, Chapter - Decoding Syllables
In the "Segment Multi-syllable Words" lesson, designed for Grade 3 students as part of the "Decoding Syllables" chapter in the "Accuracy and Fluency" unit, students will embark on an engaging journey to master the art of breaking down complex, multi-syllable words into manageable pieces. Through activities such as Dividing Words into Syllables, the How Many Syllables Worksheet, and the Breaking Apart Words Worksheet, they will learn essential strategies for identifying and separating syllables within words.
This skill is foundational for improving reading accuracy and fluency, crucial elements for developing competent readers. Mastering the segmentation of multi-syllable words enables students to approach new and challenging vocabulary with confidence, significantly enhancing their reading comprehension and overall literacy. By learning how to dissect words into syllables, students not only improve their ability to decode words more efficiently but also gain an understanding of word structure, which aids in spelling and pronunciation. This lesson equips students with the tools they need to tackle complex texts, fostering a love for reading and a curiosity for learning that will benefit them across all subjects.
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Activity 1 / Dividing Words into Syllables
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Activity 2 / How Many Syllables Worksheet
This worksheet will draw up memories of sunny days at the beach, and long summer vacations that your family has taken. If your child has some memories of the beach, ask them if they can tell you what their favourite activities were, and some of the objects they found there. Now, read the words in the picture aloud to your kids. Help them count the syllables in each word. Then, check the box that shows the correct number of syllables.
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Activity 3 / Breaking Apart Words Worksheet
Syllables are the parts into which a word is naturally divided when it is properly pronounced. Breaking words into syllables makes it easier for people to learn to correctly say the word. There are four different words in this printable pdf. The words in this worksheet have been broken apart for easier pronunciation. Say each word carefully aloud, and then help your kids circle the word in the pair that is broken apart correctly to show the syllables in the word.
