Syllable Division Techniques for Confident Reading

This video tutorial teaches students how to divide words into syllables, focusing on open syllables. It explains the importance of this skill for reading and spelling. The tutorial provides a basic technique for syllable division by underlining vowels and splitting words between them, usually on the side of the first vowel. Examples using the words 'unit' and 'metal' demonstrate the process, emphasizing the need to try different splits if the word doesn't sound right. The video concludes with encouragement for students to practice and improve their skills.

Why is learning syllable division important?

• It improves handwriting.

• It helps with math skills.

• It helps with both reading and spelling.

• It makes writing faster.

What is the first step in splitting a word into syllables?

• Circle the first letter.

• Underline the consonants.

• Underline the vowels.

• Divide the word in the middle.

When splitting a word, where do most words divide?

• At the end of the word.

• On the side of the first vowel.

• In the middle of the word.

• On the side of the second vowel.

How should the word 'unit' be split into syllables?

• u-nit

• un-it

• uni-t

• unit

What should you do if a word doesn't sound right after splitting it?

• Add an extra vowel.

• Remove a consonant.

• Leave it as it is.

• Try splitting it on the other side.

How should the word 'medal' be split into syllables?

• meda-l

• medal

• me-dal

• med-al

What is the correct syllable division for the word 'metal'?

• metal

• me-tal

• met-al

• meta-l