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Syllable Types Series: Closed Syllables
Research shows that understanding the six syllable types boosts student performance in reading and spelling….
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Syllable Division 101: Part 2
Have you been wanting to teach syllable division but you’re not sure where to begin?…
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Syllable Division 101: Part 1
Have you been wanting to teach syllable division but you’re not sure where to begin?…
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Read and Spell Consonant le Words: the Count Back 3 Strategy
Reading and spelling words with consonant le can be a tricky skill to master! Fortunately,…
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Should spelling instruction still be taught in school?
A question that teachers sometimes wonder is: should we explicitly teach spelling or are spelling…
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Using Scrambled Sentences to Teach Sentence Writing
Do your students struggle with sentence writing? Do they tend to compose fragments and run-ons,…
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Should we teach and assess with nonsense words?
Nonsense words aren’t part of anyone’s daily vocabulary, yet they follow the same spelling patterns…
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How to Align Your Sight Word Instruction with Your Phonics Instruction
Are you new to the science of reading research and looking for ways to help…
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The e in consonant -le syllables is a form of silent e!
Did you know that consonant le syllables have a silent e on the end? Every syllable needs a written vowel, and silent e is a hard working letter that’s up for the task!
