Check-In RF 1.3e VOCABULARY Syllable Vowel Consonant Read Word Long vowel sound Short vowel sound Open syllable Closed syllable Individual or small group check: Have students clap the number of syllables in their own name or other familiar words and identify the vowels, students can circle the vowels in words provided and, from that, determine the number of syllables. Students can also complete word sorts by number of syllables. <PDF> folder in resources. Whole Group: During shared reading ask students how many syllables a selected word has or to find words with a certain number of syllables. For example, find words that have two syllables. Writing: After implementing lessons about syllables have students separate words by syllables by circling the consonants and vowels that belong to each syllable. Have students check edit their writing, checking that all words have a vowel for each syllable in the word. How many syllables games: o http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en01soun-game-syllablesfactory o http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary_games/syllables.ht ml Elementary Word Wall <PDF> Word Wall activities and games 1 <doc> Making Words activities: Exploring Syllables from Fountas and Pinnell resources in your PLC room.