Understanding Word Structure and Syllables

The video tutorial teaches how to read multi-syllable words by identifying vowels, prefixes, suffixes, and syllable types. It provides a step-by-step approach to breaking down longer words and offers rules for dividing syllables. The tutorial includes practice exercises to reinforce learning and concludes with a summary of the key steps.

What is a multi-syllable word?

• A word with no vowels

• A word with more than one syllable

• A word with only consonants

• A word with one syllable

How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What should you do if you haven't heard of the six types of syllables?

• Check out the links to those videos

• Ask a friend

• Guess their meanings

• Ignore them

What is the first step in solving multi-syllable words?

• Find the consonants

• Find the prefixes

• Find the suffixes

• Find the vowels

What is a prefix?

• A type of vowel

• Letters added to the end of a word

• Letters added to the beginning of a word

• A type of consonant

What is a suffix?

• Letters added to the end of a word

• A type of vowel

• Letters added to the beginning of a word

• A type of consonant

What is the fourth step in solving multi-syllable words?

• Find the vowels

• Look for syllable types

• Look for suffixes

• Look for prefixes

What is an R-controlled syllable?

• A syllable with a vowel followed by an R

• A syllable with a consonant followed by an R

• A syllable with an R at the beginning

• A syllable with an R at the end

What should you do if there are two consonants between two vowels?

• Do not divide

• Divide before the first consonant

• Divide after the first consonant

• Divide between the two consonants

What is the rule for dividing syllables with three consonants?

• Do not divide

• Divide after the third consonant

• Divide after the second consonant

• Divide after the first consonant