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Multisyllabic Words 3rd Grade Worksheet

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  • 3
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  • RF.3.3.C
  • RF.3.3
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About the "Multisyllabic Words" Worksheet

Multisyllabic Words is an engaging language arts worksheet designed to enhance students' understanding of word structure and syllabification. This interactive and printable worksheet presents a word bank containing a variety of multisyllabic words, ranging from three to five syllables. Students are tasked with analyzing each word to determine its syllable count and then categorizing it into the appropriate column of a table divided into 3-syllable, 4-syllable, and 5-syllable words.

The worksheet features a diverse selection of words, including everyday terms like "sunflower" and "watermelon," as well as more complex words such as "hippopotamus" and "organization." This range of vocabulary not only challenges students to accurately count syllables but also exposes them to new words, potentially expanding their vocabulary. By engaging in this exercise, students develop crucial phonological awareness skills, improve their ability to decode longer words, and gain a deeper understanding of word structure. The activity also indirectly supports spelling and reading fluency by encouraging students to break down words into manageable parts.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Identification and counting of syllables in multisyllabic words
  • Categorization of words based on syllable count
  • Exposure to and familiarization with complex vocabulary
  • Improved phonological awareness and word decoding skills

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Accurately identify and count syllables in at least 10 out of 12 given words within 15 minutes
  • Correctly categorize 90% of the words into their appropriate syllable-count columns

Psychomotor

  • Demonstrate fine motor skills by neatly writing words in the correct table cells
  • Use hand movements to physically segment words into syllables while counting

Affective

  • Develop confidence in approaching and analyzing longer, more complex words
  • Show increased interest in exploring word structures and patterns in everyday language

Interpersonal/Social

  • Collaborate with peers to compare syllable counts and discuss challenging words
  • Articulate strategies for syllable identification to classmates, fostering peer teaching

Tags

multisyllabic words, syllables, phonological awareness, vocabulary building, word structure, language arts, reading skills, decoding, spelling, literacy

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.3.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.3.3.c
Decode multisyllable words.

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