Decoding Words with Multiple Syllables: Understanding Syllables and Word Chunks

Decoding Words with Multiple Syllables: Understanding Syllables and Word Chunks

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Other

1st - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

Created by

Wayground Content

Used 14+ times

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This video tutorial teaches how to break words into syllables by identifying word chunks. It explains the relationship between letters, phonemes, and syllables, and highlights common mistakes in syllable counting. The importance of understanding syllables for pronunciation and spelling is discussed. The tutorial includes exercises on clapping to count syllables and provides practice with various words.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a syllable composed of?

A single consonant

A group of words

A single letter

A group of phonemes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to understand syllables?

To write poetry

To learn new languages

For better pronunciation and spelling

To improve vocabulary

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake people make when identifying syllables?

Counting letters instead of sounds

Ignoring consonants

Adding extra syllables

Focusing only on vowels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many syllables are in the word 'silly'?

Three

Two

One

Four

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the word 'Columbia', how many syllables are present?

Three

Five

Two

Four

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