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

ELA21.K.9d

Count, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words, including compound words.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • A word is made up of one or more syllables.
  • Syllables in spoken words are made of a sequence of sounds.
  • Compound words have more than one syllable.

Skills

  • Count syllables in spoken words, including compound words.
  • Blend syllables in spoken words, including compound words.
  • Segment syllables in spoken words, including compound words.

Understanding

  • A syllable is a unit of speech that is organized around a vowel sound, so all syllables must have at least one vowel.

Vocabulary

  • Blend
  • Segment
  • Syllable
  • Compound words
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