RF.K.2.B.ii: Segment, Count, and Pronounce Syllables in Spoken Words

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Skill

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2.B: Count, pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words.

Mastery: Student accurately produces word and counts, segments, and pronounces the syllables.
Acquiring: Student is given words or pictures and he/she counts, segments, and pronounces the syllables for most word.

T: How many parts are in the word tiger?
S: 2

T: What are the parts of the word tiger?
S: ti-ger

T: How many parts are in the word dangerous?
S: 3

T: What are the parts of the word dangerous?
S: dan-ger-ous

T: How many parts are in the word beautiful?
S: 3

T: What are the parts of the word beautiful?
S: beau-ti-ful

T: How many parts are in the word multiplication?
S: 5

T: What are the parts of the word multiplication?
S: mul-ti-pli-ca-tion


Source: Mrs. Taft’s Kindergarten Class	Source: Make, Take & Teach

When teaching phonemic awareness, teachers must remember to limit text and words presented to students. Students at this stage are only learning about hearing word parts.
Pictures used for support this learning should be developmentally appropriate and within students’ lexicon.
Some teachers believe that counting and segmenting sounds are two discrete skills. Some students may count and repeat the syllables simultaneously, while others need to count before they segment the word parts.
Some students may prefer the kinesthetic clapping or foot tapping of separate syllables that involves their body to feel the sounds. Others might respond to lighter movements like using their hands for the syllable parts.