Long, multisyllabic words don't have to be intimidating to your children. The skill-based Megawords series presents word lists arranged by word structure and spelling pattern, teaching reading, spelling, and usage through instruction and progression of skills.

 

In Book 1, students learn to use syllabification to help them sound out and spell words; six types of syllables and five rules for syllabication are covered. Exercises include spelling practice, proofreading, crossword puzzles, word finds, fill in the blank, categorizing, sorting, and passage reading for fluency and comprehension.

140 non-reproducible pages, softcover. Grades 4-12.

Skills Addressed:

• 6 types of syllables
• 5 syllabication rules
• List 1: Compound words
• List 2: VC/CV closed syllables
• List 3: VC/CV silent-e syllables
• List 4: VC/CV r-controlled syllables
• List 5: V/CV
• List 6: VC/V
• List 7 /Cle