Building Skills
Phonics
Syllabication
Explain to children that words can be broken into smaller parts called syllables.
Use the following example from the story: Louisiana
Write the word on the board.
Say the word slowly, clapping each syllable as you go.
Make strokes in the word to show the syllables.
For example: Lou/is/i/an/a
Ask: Say this word with me slowly clapping as we go.
Try some other examples –
Sim/plic/i/ty
Fish/ing
Ask children to find another word and try it for themselves.
Word Work
Figurative language
Have children reread page 3 of the story. Discuss the language used.
Ask: Why do you think the author used that language to describe the area? What other words could be used to describe the area? Can you find some other figurative language in the story? Can you describe it in your own words?
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