Description
Learning syllable division rules is an essential part of decoding multisyllable words. The VCCV words in this product are exceptions to the general VCCV syllable division rule because they are not divided between the consonants.
This VCC/V and V/CCV Syllable Division Phonics Focus Pack from The Multisensory Classroom (TMC) includes everything you need to plan your Orton-Gillingham lesson. Each pack includes multisensory activities that are designed to follow the sequence of an Orton-Gillingham lesson, applying reading and spelling instruction in a structured and cumulative sequence to ensure student understanding and application of the new phonogram/skill.
All products in The Multisensory Classroom, including the TMC Phonics Focus Pack series resources, are designed to follow Orton Gillingham-based instruction and are derived from my Orton Gillingham Academy-accredited training and my doctoral dissertation research implementing Orton Gillingham in the classroom.
This resource includes the following:
- Lesson Plan– This detailed lesson plan lays out from beginning to end how to introduce and teach the concept of VCC/V and V/CCV syllable division and explains how and when to use each product resource during the lesson.
- Worksheet
- Word Divide- students code each word and divide it into syllables.
- Posters- Two sets of posters (8 ½ x 11) can be used for classroom display to introduce and practice the skill. All posters come in color and in black and white.
- VCC/V and V/CCV Syllable Division Rules Posters– These posters explain the rules for how to divide VCC/V and V/CCV words and provides examples.
- Finger Tapping Poster- This poster provides a specific guideline for how to finger tap VCC/V and V/CCV words during reading and spelling.
- Activities
- VCCV Interactive notebook pages- Three activities are included in this product along with a helpful “Overview and Answer Key page”:
- Flip-up activity– Students cut out, glue on the notebook, and write the rule and an example word underneath the flap.
- Matching pocket activity– Students cut out words, divide them into syllables, and choose which syllable division pocket they go in (for use if teaching all three examples of VCCV syllable division: VC/CV, V/CCV, VCC/V)
- Cut, match, and paste activity– Students cut out each syllable, match them together to form words, and glue them onto the VCC/V or V/CCV chart along with the pictures that go with each word.
- Syllable Division Exit Tickets- A quick and easy follow-up assessment to help determine if students understand the VCC/V and V/CCV syllable division pattern, these exit tickets are perfect to use in the classroom after the lesson or at the end of a tutoring session.
- Scoop. Divide. Cover.- Students scoop each word into syllables, re-write each word by dividing into two syllables, then cover the word and try to write it from memory.
- Beat the Clock- Once students learn how to divide and decode multisyllable words, they can begin to work on increasing their reading rate of these words. In this activity, students practice reading through a list of words while being timed. Each time they read through the list, they try to beat their previous time. Teacher record forms and data tracking sheets are also included.
- Word Cards- Product includes 30 VCC/V and V/CCV syllable division word cards (real and nonsense words) so the lessons can be more individualized to focus on specific words.
Words Lists and Sentences Pages
- Flexible Word Lists: Includes flexible real and nonsense word lists for students who may be stronger readers and can decode words with phonograms not yet covered in The Multisensory Classroom Scope and Sequence (if using that along with this product. Words are separated into a V/CCV list, a VCC/V list, and a combined list.
- Aligned Words and Sentences Lists: Includes real and nonsense words and sentences that, with the exception of a few sight words, are completely aligned with and only contain phonograms/skills that have already been taught in The Multisensory Classroom Scope and Sequence (which is OG-based). Words are separated into a V/CCV list, a VCC/V list, and a combined list.
- Decodable Passage and Comprehension Worksheet
- Includes a unique decodable passage containing VCC/V and V/CCV syllable division words for students to practice reading in connected texts. This passage is highly decodable with a few sight words to review prior to reading.
- A comprehension worksheet is also included with short-answer questions to assess understanding of the passage, a phonics review of VCC/V and V/CCV words, and a sentence illustration practice for students to visualize the text.
TMC Phonics Pack Series: What is it?
Each product in The Multisensory Classroom (TMC) Phonics Focus Pack series focuses on one phonogram/skill and includes multisensory phonics activities, worksheets, a lesson plan, word lists, sentences, and one or more decodable passages. All products in each TMC Phonics Focus Pack series pack coordinate with The Multisensory Classroom Scope and Sequence or can stand alone with or without another curriculum.
The Multisensory Classroom: What are we about?
We create Orton Gillingham-based resources so classroom teachers, small-group interventionists, tutors, and homeschooling teachers can have peace of mind knowing they are using research-based strategies proven to work for beginning and struggling readers. The Orton Gillingham method is a language-based, multisensory, structured, and flexible program geared to meet the specific needs of students with reading difficulties.
We would greatly appreciate your feedback on this product. If you have any questions or issues, please email us at themultisensoryclassroom@gmail.com.
