RF.K.2.B.ii: Segment, Count, and Pronounce Syllables in Spoken Words
Skill
RF.K.2.B.ii: Segment, Count, and Pronounce Syllables in Spoken Words
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2.B: Count, pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words.
Description
- Mastery: Student accurately produces word and counts, segments, and pronounces the syllables.
- Acquiring: Student is given words or pictures and he/she counts, segments, and pronounces the syllables for most word.
Probes
T: How many parts are in the word tiger?
S: 2
T: What are the parts of the word tiger?
S: ti-ger
T: How many parts are in the word dangerous?
S: 3
T: What are the parts of the word dangerous?
S: dan-ger-ous
T: How many parts are in the word beautiful?
S: 3
T: What are the parts of the word beautiful?
S: beau-ti-ful
T: How many parts are in the word multiplication?
S: 5
T: What are the parts of the word multiplication?
S: mul-ti-pli-ca-tion
Activities and Resources
Small Group Instruction – Direct Instruction
- Segmenting Syllables Name Game
- Segmenting Syllables, Syllable Slap!
- Segmenting Syllables, Treasure Box Game
- Segmenting Syllables, Word Split Stomp
- PA.021 Feed the Animals
- PA.020 Syllable Say
- Syllable Stand and Sit
- Syllable Pocket Chart
During Transition
- Segmenting Syllables Name Game
- Segmenting Syllables, Syllable Slap!
- Segmenting Syllables, Treasure Box Game
- Segmenting Syllables, Word Split Stomp
- Animal Hand-Clap Rap Song
- Syllable Name Game
- Syllable Food Puzzle
Reinforce Skills/Independent Work Time – Independent/Small Group Center Activity
Display (e.g. Anchor Chart):
Source: Mrs. Taft’s Kindergarten Class
Source: Make, Take & Teach
Considerations & Reminders
- When teaching phonemic awareness, teachers must remember to limit text and words presented to students. Students at this stage are only learning about hearing word parts.
- Pictures used for support this learning should be developmentally appropriate and within students’ lexicon.
- Some teachers believe that counting and segmenting sounds are two discrete skills. Some students may count and repeat the syllables simultaneously, while others need to count before they segment the word parts.
- Some students may prefer the kinesthetic clapping or foot tapping of separate syllables that involves their body to feel the sounds. Others might respond to lighter movements like using their hands for the syllable parts.