Most of you would not think that syllabication would be a controversial topic, but it can be, so I tread carefully here. I actually witnessed first hand a heated discussion between the creator of a very successful Orton-Gillingham (O-G) based program and an Orton-Gillingham practitioner on this very topic. I should add the heat […]
Learn all about VC/CV words and get 4 comprehensive lists with tons of 2-syllable words for scaffolded syllabication practice!
Teaching syllables can be fun and engaging with your upper elementary aged students.
This PowerPoint Presentation teaches the Orton-Gillingham approach in the teaching of steps for syllabication. It particularly teaches the step by step syllabication of words with the VCCV syllable pattern. This is a FREE PREVIEW of ❤❤❤ Steps for Syllabication (Orton-Gillingham) - PowerPoint. ❤❤❤ There are 2 versions - EDITABLE and NON-EDITABLE PowerPoint presentations. The editable version allows you to edit the instructions and words to be syllabicated. The fonts are already embedded, but you may have to download and install them if somehow they do not show correctly on your end. (This is a technical aspect that is beyond my control, I'm afraid. ) ❤❤❤To see a short video demo of how you can edit the words in the editable version, CLICK HERE❤❤❤ Else, the non-editable version works just as well in teaching your students the steps for syllabication! :) ✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽ To get the FULL PowerPoint set which covers the steps to syllabicate words with the 9 syllable patterns (as taught under the OG approach), please click HERE. :-) ✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽✽ Please remember to leave your feedback. It would be very much appreciated and you will also receive a credit bonus from TPT to use towards future purchases! Should you encounter any issues, kindly e-mail us at [email protected] and we will try our best to work it out with you. :-) Thank you! ❤ Teacher Mama School ❤ http://www.teachermamaschool.com ❤ Follow us on Facebook ❤ Follow us on Instagram ❤
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Teaching syllable division is important because the ability to decode more complex text requires an ability to divide multisyllabic words
Syllable division is important for decoding. Teach students to divide words into syllables and how to decode each of the syllable types.
Is your child ready to read 2-syllable words? Great! Here are teaching tips for the most common early reading problems and fun activity ideas to keep your child engaged!
Syllabication makes a huge difference in students’ abilities to read larger, unfamiliar words. After students begin to internalize the Syllabication steps, teachers will sometimes see some of those steps start to fall away. Students will often want to skip penciling in the vowels, bridge, and consonants on the bridge in favor of just drawing a syllable division line. While this signals that students have internalized the process, be cautious and still require students to walk through all the steps for a least a few words during every lesson. This ensures that the Syllabication process stays fresh in the students’ minds. It also allows the process to be readily called upon when students encounter an unknown word. Thumbprint Syllabication Once students begin to wean themselves away from the step-by-step Syllabication process, teachers can encourage students to use a visual Syllabication process. A fun way to do this is to teach students Thumbprint Syllabication. To begin, choose a Syllabication lesson that focuses on suffixes. In this example, I used the Magic-E with Suffixes Syllabication lesson (Syllabication Practice 31 in Brainspring’s Syllabication Guide). Provide the student with a washable ink pad and instruct her to ink the thumb on her right hand. Even left-handed students should do this activity with their right hand as the suffixes will always be on the right side of the word. Next, instruct the student to look for the suffix in the first word. Ask her to put her thumb over the top of the suffix and press down. When the student removes her thumb, a colorful circle will lightly cover the suffix. The student can now label each syllable type, read each syllable, and finally read the whole word. Because we have already taught the student to circle the suffix when Syllabicating words, point out that in Thumbprint Syllabication, the thumbprint serves as the circle. The student can repeat this activity for each Syllabication practice word. In the event that a word has two suffixes, two thumbprints will be required. Oral Reading To transfer this activity to Oral Reading, choose a passage containing many words with suffixes, such as “The Selfish King” from Brainspring’s Stories for Reading Practice – Layer Three. Prior to reading the story, copy select words with suffixes onto a sheet of paper and have the student do the Thumbprint Syllabication activity. When the student is ready to read the story, encourage her to use the Thumbprint Syllabication technique while reading. Instead of using inky thumbprints, have the student simply place her thumb over the suffixes in the story. Enjoy! Written by Tammi Brandon, M.Ed., CDP Tammi Brandon is a Master Instructor and Education Consultant with Brainspring Educator Academy. Click here to learn more about our accredited Orton-Gillingham professional development.
Did you know that teaching syllable division is included in every elementary level of CCSS? Do your students struggle with dividing words into syllables? Do you need help teaching the syllabication rules? It's about time, then, that you checked out these resources that clearly and concisely explain 16 rules for dividing words into syllables. The rules in each resource are the same. The graphics reflect the theme. Each poster includes an example word to further illustrate the rule. That example also reflects the theme. To peruse these products, you can click on the above images, or proceed to my TPT store following this link. You will also find products for practicing these skills.
This syllabication resource was created to teach an introduction to R-controlled vowels syllables with one and two syllable practice. It is compatible with Orton-Gillingham activities, dyslexia intervention or other reading intervention programs. This resource may be used in a 1:1 setting, small group or even whole class, depending on your needs. BUY ON TPT
If you need a chart different than what’s pictured, please contact me! Size: 24” x 32” (Please note: There are two hole marks in each chart that will be laminated over) Anchor charts are invaluable to students and teachers when displayed in the classroom for continued learning. They make great visual references for students when learning new skills and serve as reminders for information learned. Please note, due to the custom, hand-made nature of this item, the actual poster you receive may vary slightly from the one pictured. I will do my best to make it as close as possible! There may be slight imperfections in the chart paper or lamination which are out of my control. Colors may vary!
Teaching syllables to children doesn't need to be an intensive experience. Check out some simple, no-prep activities for teaching kids about syllables.
This week in my classroom it’s been all about SUFFIXES!! We started out with an anchor chart and some fun puzzles! Pinterest My students worked with partners to solve a set of puzzles… Pinterest I used the second set of puzzles as a center/literacy station. I printed on colored paper and laminated. I’m not going […]
Are your learners ready for you to teach CVCe syllables {or sometimes called Silent e Syllables}? Maybe you teach struggling learners or you just don’t know where to start. Well, you’re in for a treat today! Find all the freebies and videos in our series, Tips for Teaching Syllable Types. *Scroll down to the bottom ... Read More about How to Teach CVCe Syllables
Learning to read is such a fun and special time: it's a valuable skill, and sparking an early love of reading can make it become a lifelong passion. In order to do so, it is so important early-on to scaffold our students' learning to help them bridge one concept to the next so that they don't feel overwhelmed. How can our little ones get excited and learn effectively if we introduce phonics with no particular order? In my experience, the following steps worked the best in helping my students to read. With each step, and with enough practice, students are able to transition to the next level seamlessly. After introducing the beginning letter sounds, we follow this order: 1. CVC 2. CVCe 3. CVCC 4. Beginning Blends 5. Digraphs 6. R-Controlled Words 7. Diphthongs On top of class activities, games, and center work, it is important for students to practice and review the knowledge they acquired. With that in mind, I created these No-Prep Phonics Printables that follow the listed order. For students to recognize the words and practice effectively, the aforementioned packet does not include the knowledge necessary for the latter packet. For example, looking at the list above, there will be no digraphs included in the Beginning Blends packet, and no diphthongs in the Digraphs packet. Here are the examples of the packets included in the bundle. :) You can get all seven packets in a bundle here. The bundle will provide your students with plenty of opportunities to practice and learn a wide range of sounds. All of the packets have a consistent layout, which makes it easy for students to complete the tasks on their own whilst focusing on each sound. No extra prepping is necessary, other than to print and give them to your students. How can I use these printables? 1. whole group instruction review 2. small group work 3. early finishers tub 4. morning work 5. literacy center 6. homework 7. independent work when you have a sub See what others have to say about these resources! :) You can click the link below to get the free no-prep phonics printables! I'd love to hear about how you teach phonics in your classrom or at home with your kids!
If your learners are ready for R-Controlled Syllables {or sometimes called Bossy R Syllables, then this video and freebie are for you! Find all the freebies and videos in our series, Tips for Teaching Syllable Types. *Scroll down to the bottom of this post to find the teal download button for the freebie. How to ... Read More about How to Teach R-Controlled Syllables
Teach open & closed syllables using hands-on activities! Use the interactive Syllable House activity & the "House Game" to identify short & long vowel words as either Open or Closed. These syllabication activities are a fun way to improve reading & decoding skills & align to Orton Gillingham and Science of Reading. This resource can be used one on one, whole group or as a center activity for classroom teachers. Included in the 24 page packet: *(10) Houses *(1) blank House for practicing with additional words. *The House Game: A memory/matching syllable game *Recording Sheet forms. *Closed Syllable Chunking Activity Sheet ©Teacher Features
Syllabication is the process of dividing a word into its component sounds, called syllables. Syllabication is necessary in pronouncing words correctly, and many children need a great deal of help in learning syllabication. There are a...
Syllable division is important for decoding. Teach students to divide words into syllables and how to decode each of the syllable types.
If you teach struggling or beginning readers, you'll love the explicit, step-by-step techniques to help you teach closed syllables.
These syllable division pattern posters are PERFECT to use in interactive notebooks or display in your classroom when introducing a new syllable division pattern. This resource includes five mini-posters with these patterns: VC/CV (Rabbit) V/CV (Tiger) VC/V (Camel) V/V (Lion) C+Le (Turtle) Each poster includes Syllable Division Pattern, Animal Keyword, Bright Picture, and example words divided into syllables. It also includes a mini-poster that explains syllabication! As a bonus, a step-by-step syllable rules poster is also included. Related Resources: 20+ No-Prep Syllable Division Worksheets 6 Syllable Types Anchor Chart More Info: Learn more about teaching syllables and get free resources on our blog. Hit the follow button above to stay in the loop with news and updates! We appreciate and welcome feedback! You earn TPT credit by reviewing of any our resources while sharing your experience. Please leave a review after purchase! Feel free to email us with any questions or concerns at [email protected]! We're here for you!
Seriously I did. I would always have those kids that would just "get" it. They would clap along on each syllable like it was second nature. Then I had "the others". These students would clap along like they were at a concert. They had no idea what they were clapping for. Have you had these students? Did you do something that got it to click with them? PLEASE SHARE in a comment below! I tried duck lips, chin drops, clapping, and many many multiple repetitions. Then, last year I had a breakthrough. I had thoroughly taught letter names, and the difference between consonant and vowels before this lesson. If you have not done this yet you can read my posts about that HERE and HERE. The key is, it's all in the mouth... MY NEW SYLLABLE LESSON I had already taught my students that vowels open the mouth and consonants close the mouth. So I started by reviewing this. I asked my students, what do vowels do with your mouth? open. I am going to teach you today about syllables. Each syllable has one vowel sound in it. Watch as I say these one syllable words. dog, cat, fish. How many times did my mouth open? one time. Watch me say these two syllable words. cupcake, doghouse, robot How many times did my mouth open? twice. Watch me say this word. fantastic How many times did my mouth open? Three times Very good. So we know that vowels open your mouth. We know that each syllable has one vowel in it. So how can we tell how many syllables are in a word just by saying it? We can see how many times our mouth opens! Guided your students then to practice counting syllables in words using this method. Some students will be able to say the word themselves and tell how many times their mouth opens. Some will need to use a mirror to watch their mouths open, or feel with their hand how many times it opens. Be careful using words with lip poppers at the end (p,b) they may mistake the pop that their mouth makes with another syllable/vowel sound. Just bring this to their attention when they are ready. Here is a free list of words by syllable. I really only go to three syllables right now. They will come up with super crazy words to try...LET THEM, then they will own this skill. Have fun with words! GET IT HERE! But seriously this really helped make connections for my students. Then later they used their knowledge of syllables (one vowel sound in each syllable) to "see" syllables in the words they are reading. Give it a try! Let me know how it goes! Comment below or shoot me an email at [email protected]. Amy Next, see how I introduce Open and Closed syllables! HERE You might also like to read: How to use read and write the room to increase reading in your classroom. How I build a strong foundation in reading. Five sight word games you can play right now! Do the word wall You might like these resources to help you. Click on the product to read more.
I am continually trying to give my followers what they want! I began doing multisyllabic activities with Multisyllabic Reindeer and Multisyllabic Hearts. Some people requested words with more syllables, so I included 4 and 5 syllable words in the heart activity. Some people also requested having pictures for younger kids, so I think I've managed to accomodate all requests with Multisyllabic Shamrocks. Word list: Sorting placemat: 2 syllable words (18 cards): 3 syllable words (18 cards): 4 syllable words (18 cards): 5 syllable words (18 cards): *Disclaimer: Finding pictures for some of the 5 syllable words was rather difficult, so your students may need help with some of these!* Point cards that students can draw after saying a word correctly (print 2-3 copies): Get it HERE! a Rafflecopter giveaway
Syllable division rules show us how to break up a multi-syllable word into its syllable parts. There are six main syllable division "rules" to guide us.
Knowing how to count syllable is an important pre-reading skills for preschoolers and kindergarten students to master. Learn some simple strategies for teaching syllable counting and get resources to help students practice these skills.
Write your Orton-Gillingham lesson plans and you will be ready to go with this extensive bundle of syllabication activities to support your instruction. Use this syllable types and syllable division BUNDLE for introduction or review of syllabication. Please preview before downloading!
The ability to count syllables is an important part of phonological awareness, which is a pre-reading skill. And these FREE Syllable Counting Cards {download at the END of this post} are a great way to make counting syllables visible to kids. These are different than our syllable clip cards, as they get kids using manipulatives to ... Read More about FREE Syllable Counting Cards
When students know the syllable division rules, it A) helps them decode multisyllabic words and B) identify vowel sounds correctly!
