See below for game instructions, time code links, and a review of the lesson.
Tips for playing the game:
1. Before you watch, download the worksheet here: goo.gl/cFGhqe
2. Pause the video when the 5 words appear at the top. Count the syllables, then hit play and listen to the pronunciation. Check your answer when it is revealed.
3. If you got it wrong, go back and try again.
Game 1 (example/clothing 1): 4:40
Game 2 (clothing 2): 5:30
Game 3 (sports 1): 6:30
Game 4 (sports 2): 7:35
Game 5 (countries): 8:17
Game 6 (words that start with d): 9:04
Game 7 (words that start with m): 10:15
Review: 0:10
English words are made of syllables. Syllables contain one vowel sound (not vowel letter).
Examples:
HAT has 1 vowel (a) and 1 vowel sound
HEAT has 2 vowels (e,a), but only 1 vowel sound
BEAUTIFUL has 5 vowels, but only 3 vowel sounds
note: final -e is silent (and not a syllable) except when it follows L
COLLEGE has 3 vowels, but only 2 vowel sounds
LITTLE has 2 vowels and 2 vowel sounds
Why count syllables?
Syllables are important because errors in syllables often cause confusion and misunderstanding. If you add or subtract a syllable, people may not understand you. Similarly, if you stress the wrong syllable, people may not understand you.
How can I know how many syllables are in a word?
1. say the word, and tap out the vowel sounds
2. look in a dictionary
3. ask someone
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