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Syllable Types - Cut and Paste Worksheets

  • Updated

    Updated:  20 Dec 2022

Identify and match words to the correct syllable types with this set of three treasure-themed worksheets.

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    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  1 - 2

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teaching resource

Syllable Types - Cut and Paste Worksheets

  • Updated

    Updated:  20 Dec 2022

Identify and match words to the correct syllable types with this set of three treasure-themed worksheets.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  1 - 2

Identify and match words to the correct syllable types with this set of three treasure-themed worksheets.

A “Treasured” Decoding Skill – The Six Syllable Types

Understanding how to break words into smaller chunks is a valuable skill when it comes to decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling) unknown words. This is where knowing about syllable types can be of great benefit to our young learners!

This set of worksheets has been designed to help students identify the six syllable types in common words. Each worksheet contains six treasure chests, each labeled with a particular syllable type. In case you need a refresher, the six syllable types are closed, open, magic (or silent) e, vowel team, r-controlled, and consonant +le. Under the chests is a table containing six words. Students must cut out the words, then paste them underneath the treasure chest with the matching syllable type.

There are three different worksheets to work through. Answer sheets are also included.

Tips for Scaffolding and Extension

This syllables activity has been designed to support your students in developing a deeper understanding of syllable types. Should you need to support or extend students in your class, you may wish to try the following ideas: 

  • For students who require support, complete the activity in a small group with targeted adult support. Discuss the phonemic characteristics of each syllable type to help reinforce these for the students.
  • For students who require extension, provide them with additional syllables activities to complete independently. Our Syllable Examples Sorting Activity would be perfect for this purpose! 

Download the File Format That Best Suits You

Use the dropdown menu next to the Download button to select between the PDF or Google Slides version of this resource.

Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete.

To save paper, why not project the activity onto a screen and work through it as a class? Have students take turns coming up to the board. Instead of cutting and pasting, have students use a marker to write the matching words inside the boxes.


This resource was created by Lisamarie Del Valle, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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