ELA21.3.32a

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

ELA21.3.32a

Apply knowledge of multisyllabic word construction and syllable division principles to encode multisyllabic words.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Multisyllabic words can be constructed by combining syllables.
  • Syllable division principles help divide words into parts with one vowel sound based on predictable patterns.

Skills

  • Encode multisyllabic words using knowledge of multisyllabic word construction and syllable division principles; for example, VC/CV, com-mit,ment; V/CV, e-vent; VC/V, ev-er-y; CV/VC, po-et.

Understanding

  • Multisyllabic words are composed of more than one syllable.
  • They can write and spell words that are multisyllabic by dividing the word into syllables and spelling each syllable, then combining the individual syllables to construct complete word.

Vocabulary

  • Apply
  • Knowledge
  • Multisyllabic word construction
  • Syllable division principles
  • Encode
  • Multisyllabic words

COS Examples

Examples: VC/CV, V/CV, VC/V, CV/VC; com-mit-ment, e-vent, ev-er-y, po-et

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