Composting Syllables Worksheet
Worksheets
15 minutesGradesKEnglish Language Arts
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Written by Elizabeth Ward, Angelique Hammack
About this activity
Students will use these worksheets to segment and count syllables in compost-themed words.
Everything you need to teach it
- Composting SyllablesView Activity
Teaching tips
- These activity sheets can be completed independently during whole group or center work or as a small group activity with the teacher.
- Words and pictures can be changed out to focus on other skills, such as rhyme or phoneme manipulation.
- Teacher should preview the words with students to avoid confusion.
From the scientist review
Assuming they already understand what composting is and are using the methods in their schoolyard, this exercise asks students to identify syllables and sounds related to composting. Following the scientific review, teachers are advised to apply this exercise in the classroom.
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About the teacher writers
Elizabeth Ward
Elizabeth Ward, B.S., is SubjectToClimate's Chief Product Officer. She has more than 12 years of teaching experience across 3rd-grade science and social studies, Kindergarten, and online EFL, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement. She has spent 8 years in the education sector, spanning curriculum development and ed tech. Outside of work, she loves exploring the natural beauty of her home state of Texas.
Angelique Hammack
K-8 General and Special Education Teacher
Angelique Hammack is a K–5 educator with a Master of Arts in Education from California State University, San Marcos. She has been teaching since 2017 and specializes in reading, mathematics, and writing in both general and special education settings. Angelique is a certified CALTPA Multiple Subject Scorer and holds an Education Specialist Credential.

