60 Syllable Jump
Trisha Milliman
Strategy Overview
- Help children identify syllables in words by breaking them down into parts.
- By breaking down the words, it helps children retain the concepts associated with each word.
- Explain what syllables are and how they can be broken down in each word.
Strategy in Action
I will place numbers on the floor from 1 to 5. When I say a word aloud, you will have to identify the number of syllables in that word. Then, you will jump to the corresponding number that represents the syllable count. For example, if the word has three syllables, they will jump to the number 3.
Student Example
- Put numbers on the floor from one to five.
- Students will jump to the number that
- Represents the number of syllables they believe are in the word.
- Pronounce the word clearly, emphasizing each syllable as you say it.
