π Topic Summary
Syllables are like the beats in a word! Every word has at least one syllable. Learning to break words into syllables helps you read longer words more easily. Each syllable usually has a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
For example, the word 'water' has two syllables: 'wa' and 'ter'. When you understand syllables, reading becomes much easier and faster!
π§ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its correct definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| βοΈ Syllable |
π’ A word with three syllables |
| π£οΈ Monosyllabic |
βοΈ A part of a word that contains one vowel sound |
| π Trisyllabic |
βοΈ A word with only one syllable |
| π‘ Polysyllabic |
π’ A word with many syllables |
| π Disyllabic |
βοΈ A word with two syllables |
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the missing words in the paragraph below:
A ______ is a part of a word that has a vowel sound. Breaking words into ______ helps with reading. The word 'happy' has two ______. Words can have one, two, or many ______. Learning about ______ makes reading easier!
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is it helpful to know how to break words into syllables?