Exploring Syllables and Compound Words in English

What is the easiest method to count syllables in a word?

• Looking it up in a dictionary

• Saying it aloud

• Writing it down

• Counting the letters

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a syllable?

• A group of sounds in a word

• A part of a sentence

• A group of letters in a word

• A type of punctuation

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

How many syllables does the word 'water' contain?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Which word has two syllables?

• Mouse

• Sun

• Pencil

• Cat

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the correct syllable count for the word 'telephone'?

• Five

• Four

• Two

• Three

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Which of the following is a compound word?

• Playground

• Blackboard

• Quickly

• Running

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CCSS.L.2.4D

What defines a compound word?

• A word that is commonly used

• A word that is very long

• A word made up of two smaller words

• A word with one syllable

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CCSS.L.2.4D

Why is 'children' not considered a compound word?

• It does not contain any syllables

• It is a plural word

• 'Child' does not combine with another word

• 'Ren' is not a standalone word

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CCSS.L.2.4D