Syllable division

This article is to provide an overview of syllable division rules. A birds-eye view into why we are learning REVLOC and how to utilize syllable labeling. What is syllable division? Most of my videos so far have been going over syllable types REVLOC, but I want to give an overview of why we are teaching...

It’s always so much fun listening and watching our young readers figure out those “longer” words. Many of our little ones are pretty solid decoding one-syllabe words and are now ready to learn strategies for decoding multisyllabic words. So, really, what is a syllable? Simply put, a syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing a […]

Syllable division is important for decoding. Teach students to divide words into syllables and how to decode each of the syllable types.

Get 3 FREE pdf worksheets for students to practice and help students master syllable division for VC/CV pattern words.

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!

Let’s talk about how to teach syllable division with V/CV and VC/V. This is a very tricky skill, but a needed one for our learners. 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 ... Read More about How to Teach Syllable Division with V/CV & VC/V

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.

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. #syllables #anchorchart #syllablerules #CCSS #5thgrade #4thgrade #3rdgrade #2ndgrade #1stgrade #kindergarten #ELAposters #teachingresources

I used to have the hardest time teaching students the difference between open and closed syllables. Finally I came up with a lesson that clicked for them and for me. First make sure your students know what a syllable is, have a strong foundation for vowels and consonants, and letter names. I start with a word like cat. I write it big on my white board. Then I say look at this word. How many vowels are in this word? one. If there is one vowel then how many syllables is this word? one Now we…