Some random teaching memories stick with you as a teacher. One of those memories for me was when a reading interventionist told me that my struggling students could benefit from syllable type instruction. It stuck with me because, in that moment, I had no idea what she was talking about and definitely no idea how to teach my students this or why it was even … [Read more...] about Introducing Syllable Types in 4th & 5th Grade – Free Teaching Slides
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Decoding Multisyllabic Words: Six Syllable Types Activities
Multisyllabic words can be challenging for students. Understanding the six types of syllables can help make these complex words much more manageable (and help you review and reteach phonics patterns). This post will describe a variety of engaging six syllable types activities that will help your 4th and 5th grade students decode and even spell multisyllabic words, … [Read more...] about Decoding Multisyllabic Words: Six Syllable Types Activities
Small Group Reading Instruction in 4th and 5th Grade
Small group reading instruction in 4th and 5th grade can be daunting. You may have a class of readers with huge ranges. Some of your students may be struggling to read multi-syllabic words and then other students may be reading novels on grade level and beyond. This blog post will go over some different types of small groups that you can have in your classroom. Then I'll … [Read more...] about Small Group Reading Instruction in 4th and 5th Grade