Syllable Sounds: Clap It Out!

English Language Arts Grades Kindergarten 3:41 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about syllables! This lesson helps you understand how words are made of smaller sound parts called syllables. We'll clap along to find out how many syllables are in different words.

Video Resource

What are Syllables?

Miacademy Learning Channel

Duration: 3:41
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Key Concepts

  • Syllables are sound parts of words.
  • Every syllable has a vowel sound.
  • Words can have one, two, three, or more syllables.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify syllables in spoken words.
  • Students will be able to count the number of syllables in a word.
  • Students will be able to clap the syllables in a word.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know what syllables are. Explain that syllables are the sound parts that make up words. Tell them that today, they will be learning how to clap and count syllables.
  • Video Time (7 mins)
    Play the 'What are Syllables?' video from Miacademy Learning Channel. Encourage students to watch and listen carefully to the examples.
  • Clapping Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, practice clapping out syllables together as a class. Start with simple words like 'cat,' 'dog,' and 'house' (one syllable). Then move on to two-syllable words like 'apple,' 'table,' and 'happy.' Finally, try three-syllable words like 'banana,' 'elephant,' and 'computer.'
  • Jaw Drop Syllables (5 mins)
    Demonstrate the 'jaw drop' method as shown in the video. Have the students place their hand under their chin and say words to feel the syllables.
  • Wrap-up (3 mins)
    Review what syllables are and how to count them. Ask students to share their favorite words and clap out the syllables.

Interactive Exercises

  • Syllable Clap
    Call out a word and have the students clap the number of syllables they hear. After clapping, have the students say how many claps (syllables) there were.
  • Name Game
    Have each student say their name and clap the number of syllables. Do the same with the names of their favorite characters from books or movies.

Discussion Questions

  • What is a syllable?
  • Can you name a word with one syllable?
  • Can you name a word with two syllables?
  • How can clapping help us find syllables?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological awareness
  • Listening skills
  • Counting skills
  • Vocabulary

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

How many parts does the word 'cat' have?

Correct Answer: One

Question 2:

Which word has two parts?

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 3:

What do we do to find the parts in a word?

Correct Answer: Clap

Question 4:

Which of these words has 3 parts?

Correct Answer: Elephant

Question 5:

A syllable always has what kind of sound?

Correct Answer: Vowel

Question 6:

If you clap once, how many parts does the word have?

Correct Answer: One

Question 7:

What word has more parts?

Correct Answer: Pencil

Question 8:

Which word only has one sound part?

Correct Answer: Tree

Question 9:

Which animal has two sound parts in its name?

Correct Answer: Lion

Question 10:

How many claps would 'Ba-na-na' have?

Correct Answer: 3

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A word has sound ______.

Correct Answer: parts

Question 2:

We can ______ to find the parts in a word.

Correct Answer: clap

Question 3:

Every syllable has a ______ sound.

Correct Answer: vowel

Question 4:

'Dog' has ______ syllable.

Correct Answer: one

Question 5:

'Ap-ple' has ______ syllables.

Correct Answer: two

Question 6:

'Ba-na-na' has ______ syllables.

Correct Answer: three

Question 7:

Sound parts of words are called _______

Correct Answer: syllables

Question 8:

If you clap 2 times, the word has _____ sound parts.

Correct Answer: two

Question 9:

Your _______ moves when you say sound parts.

Correct Answer: jaw

Question 10:

We can put our ______ under our chin to count the parts.

Correct Answer: hand

Educational Standards

K.2.PA.4:Students will count, segment, and blend syllables in spoken words. K.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon discussion rules with prompting. K.1.S.2:Students will engage in collaborative discussions about various topics and texts, including their own writing, with peers and adults in small and large groups with prompting.

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