Megawords helps students master long, multi-syllable words through structured word lists, phonics-based instruction, and comprehension exercises. The program uses multiple approaches to help students learn, understand, and spell "mega" (large or multi-syllabic) words.

The series is sequential, with words building in complexity on both phonic and structural elements. Its goal is to teach students word attack strategies that they can apply to sounding out any unfamiliar word.

This is accomplished by having them start with the basic building block of language, the syllable. These are then combined into whole words, used in context, and practiced in a variety of multi-sensory activities. Between 431-781 words are learned in each book, grouped by phonetic structure. Worksheets explain and practice the rules or patterns found in the word list. Varied exercises focus on reading, spelling, and vocabulary. 

In the Student Book, word lists are organized by word structure and spelling pattern. Targeted exercises include spelling, proofreading, crossword puzzles, word searches, fill in the blank, categorizing, sorting, and passage reading for usage, fluency, and comprehension. Loosely-scripted lessons in the required Teacher Guide (sold separately) teach students to break words into syllables and provide decoding, reading, and spelling practice. 

A spiral-bound Assessment Book is available, (sold separately) intended for all levels of Megawords poviding a full diagnostic measure of the decoding and encoding skills taught at each level. The test format is great for appropriate placement in the series, accurate diagnosis of skills in certain areas, easy and complete error analysis, pre- and post-test comparisons for documentation of progress, accountability of instructional practices, and development of individual goals and objectives.

The Assessment Book is reproducible, so it can be used repeatedly as students work through the series.

Although, the 3rd edition is very similar to the previous 2nd Edition, please note that 3^rd Edition is not compatible with 2^nd Edition. Softcover. Grades 4 – 12. Teacher Guide is Required.