MegaWords

This program is a structured approach to decoding and encoding myltisyllabic words covering the 6 syllable types. Six written [|syllable]( check link) -spelling conventions are used in English spelling. These were regularized by Samuel Webster to justify his 1806 dictionary's division of syllables. The conventions are useful to teach because they help students remember when to double letters in spelling and how to pronounce the vowels in new words. The conventions also help teachers organize decoding and spelling instruction.

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 [|Decoding, Spelling, and Understanding Multisyllabic Words: Syllable Types and Syllabication Rules (Megawords, Book 1)] Megawords 1 explains the syllable types and the syllable division rules. It is in a workbook format and does not have reproducible pages. It also provides plenty of practice with each syllable type. This book is not suitable for lower elementary grades. Start with the Test Manual Reading/Spelling to identify skill deficits in the areas of. Vowels Conspnant Syllable division Prefixes Middle Syllables Suffixes Ending Patterns

Books 1-8 1: Syllable division of two-syllable words 2: Common prefix and suffixes in two-syllaable words 3: Schwa sound in multisullabic words 4: Sequencing Sound and Syllables 5: Vowel variations in multisyllabic words 6: Consonant variations inmultisyllabic words 7: Unaccented vowels in multisyllabic words 8: Assimilated prefixes in multisyllabic words

Resources can be used from JW as needed.

State Standards for [|ELA for Vocabulary]