Phonics—Count Syllables Worksheet

Grades
1
Standards
RF.1.3.D
RF.1.3
Formats
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About the Syllable Sort with Oranges Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Syllable Sort with Oranges, combines nature-themed learning with syllable recognition in an engaging visual format. The worksheet features ten words displayed on bright orange illustrations, which students need to sort into three different baskets based on their syllable count: one syllable, two syllables, and three syllables. The words include nature-related terms like "sun," "rain," "tree," and descriptive words like "juicy," "tropical," and "delicious."

The worksheet's design incorporates a charming woodland scene with a friendly raccoon character and wooden baskets, creating an inviting learning environment. The layout is thoughtfully organized with floating oranges containing clearly printed words, making it easy for students to visualize and sort the words. The activity progresses from simple one-syllable words to more complex three-syllable words, helping students develop their phonological awareness while engaging with vocabulary related to nature and food.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Recognition and categorization of words based on syllable count
  • Understanding of word structure and syllable patterns
  • Vocabulary development through nature and descriptive words
  • Visual discrimination and sorting skills

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Students will accurately categorize words into one, two, and three syllable groups with 85% accuracy in this interactive worksheet
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of syllable patterns by correctly sorting 9 out of 10 words in the worksheet

Psychomotor

  • Students will develop fine motor skills through drawing lines or arrows in this interactive worksheet
  • Students will demonstrate spatial awareness while organizing words into different categories

Affective

  • Students will show increased confidence in identifying syllables through this worksheet
  • Students will maintain engagement with the interactive learning process through the nature-themed design

Reinforce

  • Students will collaborate with peers to verify syllable counts in this interactive worksheet
  • Students will practice explaining their sorting decisions to others using proper vocabulary

Tags

syllables, phonological awareness, word sorting, nature vocabulary, literacy skills, reading comprehension, phonics, word structure, elementary education, language arts, interactive learning, oranges theme, categorization, sorting activities, syllable counting

Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Jacqueline Juliano
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Illustrated by: Workybooks Team

Common core standards covered

RF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.1.3.d
Use knowledge that every syllable must have a vowel sound to determine the number of syllables in a printed word.

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