English // Phonics & Word Reading

Syllables (age 6+)

Decode words of two or more syllables by breaking them into syllable chunks, applying knowledge that every syllable must contain a vowel sound, and blending the parts together

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6 to 9
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Quick check

When the learner encounters a long word like 'fantastic' or 'umbrella', can they break it into syllables and blend the parts together to read the whole word?

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What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Read 'rabbit', 'thunder', 'fantastic' by breaking into syllable chunks and blending
  • Clap or tap syllables in a multi-syllable word, then read each chunk before blending
  • Identify that every syllable must contain a vowel sound

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Syllables (age 6+)

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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RF.1.3.dRF.1.3.eRF.2.3.cRF.3.3.c
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng/KS1/Y2/WR/3

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