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Syllable Game
Syllable Game
Materials
▶ Syllable game board
▶ Word cards
Write the number of syllables on the back of the word cards. Optional: Provide students
with a dictionary that shows syllable breaks.
▶ Game pieces (e.g., counters)
Activity
Students count syllables in words by playing a game.
1. Place game board on a flat surface and word cards face up in a stack.
2. Students place game pieces at START on the game board.
3. Taking turns, students pick the top card and read the word (e.g., carbohydrate).
4. Say the word again segmenting it by syllables (i.e., car-bo-hy-drate). Count and state the
number of syllables (i.e., four syllables).
5. Check the back of the card for the number of syllables. If correct, move game piece to the
next space with the corresponding number. If incorrect, leave game piece where it is and next
student takes turn. Word card is placed at the bottom of the stack.
6. Continue until all students reach the END of the game board.
7. Peer evaluation
“Carbohydrate, car-bo-hy-drate.
That’sfour syllables.”
carbohydrate
4-5 Student Center Activities: Phonics ©2005 The Florida Center for Reading Research and Florida Department of Education (Revised, 2022)
Advanced Phonics
Syllable Game AP. 008
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©2005 The Florida Center for Reading Research and Florida Department of Education (Revised, 2022) 4-5 Student Center Activities: Phonics
Advanced Phonics
AP. 008 Syllable Game
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6 5
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2 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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4-5 Student Center Activities: Phonics ©2005 The Florida Center for Reading Research and Florida Department of Education (Revised, 2022)
Advanced Phonics
Syllable Game AP. 008
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