Breaking Words: Medial Consonant Doubles
Year 2 English/Literacy Learning to break down multisyllabic words 45 minute lesson
What Are Syllables?
Multisyllabic words have 2 or more syllables Every syllable has a vowel sound Let's count syllables together! Example: 'rabbit' has 2 syllables - rab-bit
Syllable Counting Practice
Let's count syllables orally! Clap for each syllable you hear Words: happy, running, pepper, summer
Learning Intention
I am learning to break down words into syllables I can identify medial consonant doubles Medial doubles: -tt-, -bb-, -dd-, -pp-, -mm-, -gg- These appear in the middle of words
Medial Consonant Doubles in Action
{"left":"bottle\nhopping\nrunning","right":"begging\nstopping\npepper"}
Where Do We Break These Words?
Look at these words with your partner happy tummy foggy Where would you break each word?
Word Recording Practice
Learning Intention: Use syllables to help write multisyllabic words Record one syllable at a time Highlight the medial doubles Examples: mummy, happy, tummy, foggy, pepper, baggiest
Whiteboard Activity
Get your whiteboards ready! I'll say a word, you write it syllable by syllable Remember to highlight the medial doubles Words: happy, pepper, running, foggy
Success Criteria for Sentences
Our sentence must include multisyllabic words with medial doubles Use capital letters and full stops correctly Make sure words are spelled correctly using syllables Write neatly and clearly
Our Practice Sentence
The little rabbit was hopping happily in the garden all summer.
Write and Illustrate
Copy the sentence carefully Use syllables to help with spelling Highlight the medial doubles Draw a picture to match your sentence
Self-Assessment Time
Check your work against our success criteria Did you include multisyllabic words with medial doubles? Are your capital letters and full stops correct? Is your spelling accurate using syllables? Celebrate your learning!