2nd grade
Syllable Split
Ten words to clap and split into syllables, from rab|bit and sun|set to di|no|saur and but|ter|fly.
Phonics worksheet · Syllables and word building
Soft C and Soft G
Sixteen words to sort by the sound c and g make: city and cat, gem and goat. The rule is printed on the sheet.
- Grade level
- 2nd grade
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Syllables, Prefixes and suffixes, Spelling rules for endings, Compound words
What kids do
“Read each word. Is the c or g hard or soft? Write the word in the right column.”
Words on this sheet
cakegymgemcoticegoatgiantfacecitybagpagecatricegumcupfrog
Teacher tip
c and g are soft before e, i and y. Check the next letter.
How to use it
- Teach one rule at a time and post it on the board.
- Read each new word in a sentence so kids hear the meaning change.
- Use the sheet as a quick check after you teach the sound, then reteach in a small group.
Watch for
Kids who split syllables by letter count instead of sound. Clap the word again.
Talk about it
- How many parts does this word have?
- What sound does this letter or letter team make?
Take it further
Make a class book of compound words with a drawing for each.
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