Students learn that words are made of beats called syllables — and by clapping them out (rab-bit, but-ter-fly) they can count the parts in any word.
Students will be able to…
When you say “butterfly” and clap along, how many claps do you make? Words are made of beats — how do we count them?
Project this and say each word, then tap “Clap it!” to break it into parts. Have students clap and count along.
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Clap out your name — how many claps?
Teacher models.
Class uses Clap It Out.
Students clap words.
Students share a word.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
Count, pronounce, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words.
Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds.
Blend and segment onsets and rimes of single-syllable words.
Demonstrate understanding of the features of print.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students clap classmates’ names and sort them into groups by 1, 2, or 3 claps. A printable syllable-sort sheet is in the ELA library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.