Reading Packet 32-Three Syllable Words
Lesson:Reading Words with Three Syllables
In this packet students will learn how to read words with three
syllables. When dividing these words the rule applies to words
with more than three syllables too.
Rule:Dividing Three Syllable Words-Start at the Front
When dividing a word with three or more syllables in order to
read it, start by placing a dot on the vowels or vowel teams in the
words. Then start at the beginning of the word and divide the
letters in between the first two vowels. Next, divide the letters
between the 2nd and 3rd vowel remembering what to do if there is
1, 2, or 3 letters between the vowels. Follow the rules for
syllable division in the previous lessons. (po ta to)
Rule:Three Syllables and Compound Words
Three syllable words can also be compound words so always check
the word to see if there are two smaller words before dividing.
If the word is a compound word, divide between the two small
words.
Note:You may want to practice syllable division with the words in
WORD READING. If a student is unable to sound out the word
have everyone divide the word together. Watch out for E or I
next to C.
Example: mel o dy
oc to pus
lady bug
Name
3 Syllable Words #1
Three Syllable Words
Read These Words
fantastic
melody
excellent
vacancy
volcano
Atlantic
important
balcony
acrobat
tomato
jellyfish
majesty
octopus
athletic
Pacific
skydiving
potato
understand
exercise
broccoli
neighborhood
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Name
3 Syllable Words #2
Three Syllable Words
Read These Words
fantastic
melody
volcano
excellent
tomato
jellyfish
octopus
athletic
potato
understand
acrobat
skydiving
Name
Phrases-3 syllable #1-2
Three Syllable Words
Read These Phrases
Who phrases:
The octopus
An excellent singer
An acrobat
The athletic child
Did What phrases:
went swimming
went skydiving
sang a melody
did a handstand
Where phrases:
at the White House
in the Pacific ocean
in Hawaii
on the balcony
Add-On phrases:
for the President
with a jellyfish
next to a volcano
with a soccer ball
Name
3 syllable words #1-2
Three Syllable Words
Read These Sentences
Then mark the phrases
1.
The octopus went swimming in the Pacific
Ocean with a jellyfish.
2.
An acrobat did a handstand on the balcony
with a soccer ball.
3.
The athletic child went skydiving in Hawaii
next to a volcano.
4.
An excellent singer sang a melody at the
White House for the President.
5.
Mrs. Robinson saw a fantastic jellyfish in
the Atlantic Ocean.
Name
3 syllable words-#1
A Trip to the Aquarium
On Monday, mom told Lucy they were going to visit the
aquarium. She needed to finish her breakfast and get
dressed.
Lucy lives in Florida by the Atlantic Ocean. The
aquarium is in a nearby town by the seashore.
Lucy was so excited to visit the aquarium. She wanted
to see the jellyfish exhibit. She was hoping to see a real
octopus. Lucy and her mom talked about all the animals
that live in the ocean on their car ride to the aquarium.
After a short drive they were there. First, Lucy
looked at the different kinds of fish that live in the sea.
Her favorite one was a clown fish. Next, she saw a giant
octopus. He was hiding behind a large rock. Lucy counted
his eight arms.
Last, Lucy saw the jellyfish exhibit. She saw many
kinds of jellyfish floating in the water. Some were small,
others were large.
Lucy had a great day at the aquarium. She can’t wait to
visit again. Maybe next time she will see the seahorses.
Name
3 syllable words-#2
A Trip to the Aquarium
On Monday, mom told Lucy they were going to
visit the aquarium. She finished her breakfast
and got dressed.
Lucy lives in Florida by the ocean. The aquarium
is near her house by the seashore.
Lucy was excited. She wanted to see the
jellyfish exhibit. She was hoping to see a real
octopus. After a short drive they were at the
aquarium.
First, Lucy looked at the different kinds of fish.
Her favorite one was a clown fish. Next, she saw a
big octopus. He was hiding behind a large rock.
Lucy counted his eight arms.
Last, Lucy saw the jellyfish exhibit. She saw
many kinds of jellyfish floating in the water. Some
were small others were large.
Lucy had a fun day at the aquarium. She can’t
wait to visit again. Maybe next time she will see
the seahorses.
Name
3 syllable words-#1
Staying Healthy
One day Mom took Mary to see the doctor for
an exam. The doctor told Mary to eat good food
and exercise everyday to stay healthy.
He said it is important to eat lots of fruit and
vegetables. The doctor told Mary to find a fun
way to exercise each day.
That night for dinner Mary had chicken, rice, and
broccoli. She had a green salad with tomatoes too.
Afterwards, Mary had a treat of strawberry ice
cream. She had one scoop on a cone.
When dinner was over Mary went outside to play.
She rode her bike around the neighborhood with
her friends.
Mary is glad she went to see the doctor. She
wants to stay healthy. Eating healthy food and
exercising will help Mary to grow bigger and
stronger.
Name
3 syllable words-#2
Staying Healthy
One day Mom took Mary to see the doctor for
an exam. The doctor told Mary to eat good food
and exercise each day.
He said it’s important to eat a lot of fruit and
vegetables. He told Mary to drink plenty of water.
That night for dinner Mary had chicken, rice, and
broccoli. She had a green salad with carrots and
tomatoes too.
Afterwards, Mary had a treat of chocolate ice
cream. She had one scoop on a cone.
When dinner was over Mary went outside to play.
She rode her bike around the block with her
friends.
Mary was glad she went to see the doctor. She
wants to stay healthy. Eating good food and
exercising will help Mary grow bigger and stronger.