Counting and splitting syllables
Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) · Level 13: Syllables · Lesson 1
Also known as: Syllables
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Lesson questions (15)
- How many syllables are in "cat"?
Answer: 1 - How many syllables are in "rabbit"?
Answer: 2 - How many syllables are in "robot"?
Answer: 2 - How many syllables are in "teacher"?
Answer: 2 - How many syllables are in "table"?
Answer: 2 - How many syllables are in "banana"?
Answer: 3 - How many syllables are in "elephant"?
Answer: 3 - How many syllables are in "cake"?
Answer: 1 - How many syllables are in "farmer"?
Answer: 2 - How many syllables are in "little"?
Answer: 2 - Split the word "rabbit" into syllables.
Answer: rab-bit - Split the word "robot" into syllables.
Answer: ro-bot - Split the word "table" into syllables.
Answer: ta-ble - Every syllable has at least one ____.
Answer: vowel sound - How many syllables are in "computer"?
Answer: 3
About this lesson
“Counting and splitting syllables” is from Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) (Level 13: Syllables) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “How many syllables are in "cat"?” and “How many syllables are in "rabbit"?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: 1 · 2 · 3 · rab-bit · ro-bot · ta-ble · vowel sound
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
Questions about this lesson
What is a syllable?
A part of a word with one vowel sound: cat has one syllable, rabbit has two.
How do we count syllables?
We clap for each part, or count the vowel sounds.
What is a common mistake?
Relying on the number of letters instead of the number of sounds.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Matching pairs, Match Up, Find the match and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.