Free 1st Grade Syllabication Lesson Plan (Reading)

Topic: syllabication

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to recognize and pronounce two syllable words.

Materials

• Speech bubble strips with two syllable words written on them (e.g. "bee-bee," "ma-ma," "na-na")
• String or yarn
• Scissors
• Glue stick

Warm-up

• Review one syllable words with the students. Ask them to name a one syllable word, and have them raise their hand if they can think of one.
• Next, ask the students to name a two syllable word and have them raise their hand if they can think of one.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of syllabication to the students. Tell them that we use a special word called a syllable to divide words into smaller parts.
• Show the students a word list and have them identify which words are one syllable and which are two syllables.
• Have the students practice identifying syllables in words by dividing words into syllables.

Guided Practice

• Show the students a word list and have them work in pairs to identify which words are one syllable and which are two syllables.
• Have the students use the word lists to practice dividing words into syllables and identifying the syllables.

Independent Practice

• Have the students work in groups to create a short story using only two-syllable words. They should brainstorm for ideas and use their knowledge of syllabication to create the story.
• Have the students present their stories to the class and explain how they used only two-syllable words to create their story.

Closure

• Review the importance of knowing how to syllabicate words in order to read fluently.
• Ask the students to share any questions or concerns they have about syllabication.
• Encourage the students to continue practicing their skills with syllabication as they work to read fluently.

Assessment

• Observe the students during independent practice to assess their ability to syllabicate words.
• Have the students complete a syllabication quiz to test their understanding of the concept.