English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 2

ELA21.2.38b

Apply knowledge of multisyllabic word construction and syllable division principles to encode grade-appropriate words correctly.

COS Examples

Examples: VC/CV, V/CV, VC/V, CV/VC; rab-bit, o-pen, cab-in, di-et

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Knowledge

  • Multisyllabic words are words that are constructed of two or more syllables.
  • Multisyllabic words can be broken down into single syllables using syllable division principles.

Skills

  • Accurately encode (spell) grade-appropriate multisyllabic words using knowledge of multisyllabic word construction and syllable division principles. For example, VC/CV, rab-bit; V/CV, o-pen; VC/V, cab-in; CV/VC, li-on.

Understanding

  • When spelling multisyllabic words, they should divide the word into individual syllables and use their knowledge of the syllable types to spell each syllable correctly.

Vocabulary

  • Multisyllabic word construction
  • Syllable division principles
  • Encode
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