Reading/Language Arts
Grade 2
Syllables
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Dear Parent or Guardian:
Your child is currently learning to read and divide words with two or
more syllables. Here is your chance to help your child practice this
important skill.
In this PAL Packet you will find a short activity for you and your
child to do. Please do the activity and The Back Page this evening.
Then sign your name on The Back Page and have your child return it
tomorrow.
Remember, parents are a child’s first teacher. Thank you for your
time and energy in making learning fun and exciting for your child.
Sincerely,
__________________________
Your child’s teacher
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SYLLABLES
Parent Pointer —
To sound out and read words correctly, sometimes it is necessary to
break down a word into parts. These parts are called syllables.
Syllables show where a word is divided into single voice sounds. A
syllable always has a vowel sound. It may also have one or more
consonant sounds. There are many rules for breaking a word into
syllables. One important rule is to divide a word between double
consonants (e.g., but - ter). Another important rule is to not divide
digraphs (e.g., sh, th). An example of this is dish - es. Discuss these
rules with your child. Being able to divide a word into syllables will help
your child better sound out and read words correctly.
Reading in the Home, on the Go, and for the Fun of It —
DIRECTIONS: Complete the How Many Syllables? activity page with
your parent or guardian. Read the first word, everywhere. How many
syllables does it have? It has three syllables. How would you divide
the word into syllables? Look at how it has been divided: eve - ry where. Now look at the second word, apartment. How many syllables
does it have? It has three syllables. How would you divide the word
into syllables? Now write the word, showing its syllables. Complete
these pages with your parent or guardian. Read the word and ask
yourself the following questions: How many syllables does the word
have? How should I divide the word into syllables? Use a dictionary to
check your work.
Talk about It —
After you have finished the activity, turn to The Back Page to show
what you know.
Now go have some fun with the activity! (
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everywhere
apartment
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eve – ry - where
television
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suddenly
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wonderful
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beautiful
How Many Syllables?
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(continued)
afternoon
tomorrow
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remember
different
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important
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together
How Many Syllables?
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Talk about It
Parent —
Ask your child the following questions:
9Why is it important to be able to divide a word into
syllables?
9How do you know where to divide a word into
syllables?
Student —
Answer the above questions in complete sentences on the
reverse side of this page.
OR
Do the following activity on the reverse side of this page:
9Make flashcards with words that you know have two
or more syllables. Each word should be written on one
side of the card. The number of syllables and the
word divided into syllables should be written on the
other side. Have your parent or guardian test you on
reading the word and telling the correct number of
syllables.
__________________________ __________________________
Student’s Name
Parent or Guardian’s Signature
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