Problem Overview:
The task is to count the number of syllables in each word provided in the list. A syllable is a part of a word that contains a vowel sound. The worksheet suggests clapping as a fun way to count syllables.
Solution Approach:
1.
Understand Syllables: Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
2.
Clap Method: Clap once for each vowel sound you hear when saying the word aloud.
3.
Count Syllables: Write down the number of syllables for each word based on the clapping or by breaking the word into parts.
Step-by-Step Solution:
#### List of Words and Their Syllable Counts:
1.
monster - 2 syllables (`mon` + `ster`)
2.
butterfly - 3 syllables (`but` + `ter` + `fly`)
3.
cat - 1 syllable (`cat`)
4.
basket - 2 syllables (`bas` + `ket`)
5.
strawberry - 3 syllables (`stra` + `wber` + `ry`)
6.
rabbit - 2 syllables (`rab` + `bit`)
7.
basketball - 3 syllables (`bas` + `ket` + `ball`)
8.
sister - 2 syllables (`sis` + `ter`)
9.
winter - 2 syllables (`win` + `ter`)
10.
family - 3 syllables (`fa` + `mil` + `y`)
11.
candy - 2 syllables (`can` + `dy`)
12.
understand - 3 syllables (`un` + `der` + `stand`)
13.
popcorn - 2 syllables (`pop` + `corn`)
14.
jump - 1 syllable (`jump`)
15.
football - 2 syllables (`foot` + `ball`)
16.
reading - 2 syllables (`read` + `ing`)
17.
math - 1 syllable (`math`)
18.
playground - 2 syllables (`play` + `ground`)
19.
elephant - 3 syllables (`el` + `e` + `phant`)
20.
fan - 1 syllable (`fan`)
Final Answer:
Here are the numbers of syllables for each word:
1. monster -
2
2. butterfly -
3
3. cat -
1
4. basket -
2
5. strawberry -
3
6. rabbit -
2
7. basketball -
3
8. sister -
2
9. winter -
2
10. family -
3
11. candy -
2
12. understand -
3
13. popcorn -
2
14. jump -
1
15. football -
2
16. reading -
2
17. math -
1
18. playground -
2
19. elephant -
3
20. fan -
1
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{monster} & 2 \\
2. \text{butterfly} & 3 \\
3. \text{cat} & 1 \\
4. \text{basket} & 2 \\
5. \text{strawberry} & 3 \\
6. \text{rabbit} & 2 \\
7. \text{basketball} & 3 \\
8. \text{sister} & 2 \\
9. \text{winter} & 2 \\
10. \text{family} & 3 \\
11. \text{candy} & 2 \\
12. \text{understand} & 3 \\
13. \text{popcorn} & 2 \\
14. \text{jump} & 1 \\
15. \text{football} & 2 \\
16. \text{reading} & 2 \\
17. \text{math} & 1 \\
18. \text{playground} & 2 \\
19. \text{elephant} & 3 \\
20. \text{fan} & 1 \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of syllable worksheet 1st grade.
