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Reading Big Words Fun Lessons and Activities for Teaching Multisyllabic Word Decoding
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Reading Big WordsFun Lessons and Activities for Teaching Multisyllabic Word Decoding
Introductions
Noelle Clark17 Years2/3 Loop
Evansville Elementary SchoolEvansville, Wyoming
Who do we have in the room?
Goals*Build knowledge about multisyllabic words and best practices
*Model hands on strategies
*Provide resources
Best Practice
Decoding Skills/PhonicsFluency ComprehensionVocabulary
Why teach explicit
multisyllabic decoding skills?
“Knowledge of common syllable patterns and structural analysis improves the ability to read, spell, and learn the meanings of multisyllabic words” (Blevins, 2001) Teaching Phonics and Word Study in the Intermediate Grades.
Why teach explicit
multisyllabic decoding skills?
“”Most poor readers have a strategy imbalance. They tend to over-rely on one reading strategy, such as context clues, to the exclusion of other strategies that might be more appropriate (Sulzby, 1985)” (Blevins, 2001) Teaching Phonics and Word Study in the Intermediate Grades.
Why teach explicit
multisyllabic decoding skills?
“”Since words can be stored in working memory for only about 10-15 seconds, slow decoding can result in words ‘decaying’ before the reader can process a meaningful chunk of text” (Blevins, 2001) Teaching Phonics and Word Study in the Intermediate Grades.
Where can explicit multisyllabic word instruction fit?
Small differentiated reading groups
*2-3 times a week
*15-20 minutes
Whole group games/activities
*2 times a week
*10-15 minutes
When to Begin?Assessments guide the way!
Early Literacy Skills:
✔ Letter Sounds
✔ Single Syllable Words
✔ Basic Affixes
✔ Basic Sight Words
Ready for multisyllabic word study!!!
Six Syllable Types:Closed
Short vowel sound
Example: picnic Open
Long vowel sound with only one vowel
Example: silo
Silent e
Long vowel sound with silent e
Example: ignite
Vowel Team
Two vowels together making a sound
Example: oatmeal
Bossy r
R-controlled sound
Example: charter
Consonant+ le
Consonant + -le, -al, -el
Example: table
Introducing 6 Syllable Types
Day One- Introduce, Code, Practice in Isolation
Open-Syllable
Day Two- Review, Write, Practice in a Sentence
Day Three- Reinforce in a Game, Independent Word Sort,
Speed Drills
humancv cvc
The tiger was a lazy feline.
Can you spot the open syllable words?
Quick Tips:*Get familiar with the syllable types!
*Be careful when picking words
*Mastery before moving on
*Authentic texts
Nifty Thrifty Fifty
Turn 50 words into 300+!
Teaches students to recognize, understand, and spell the most common prefixes and suffixes
5 - 7 words at a time3 times a week for 15 minutes
irresponsible
employee
employemployeremployment
Nifty Thrifty Resources Online:The full list with suggestions for use:
https://faculty.sites.wfu.edu/pat-cunningham/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2017/12/NiftyThriftyFifty.pdf
The full list with a monthly suggested focus, also includes words that can be made from the 50:
https://teachers.net/4blocks/frazierNiftyThriftyFiftymonthlyplan.pdf
Games to play online:
http://www.gamequarium.org/dir/Readquarium/Vocabulary/Nifty_Thrifty_Fifty/
Making Big Words Lessons*differentiated*whole group or small group
*develops decoding, vocabulary, and spelling
*fun
Word Ladders*develops vocabulary
*develops spelling
*engaging
*easy to prepare
Prefix, Suffix, or Root of the WeekGuidelines:
● 2-3 times a week
● Introduce, review, extend
● Plan ahead, choose wisely
