Have students practice recognizing syllables using the names of the planets. Instruct students to clap their hands to indicate each syllable as you say the planet’s name aloud. Then repeat the exercise, this time having the class say each planet’s name aloud and clapping for each syllable. Ask for volunteers to tell how many syllables are in the name. Write the names of the planets on the board and have the class organize them by number of syllables, from most to least.
