TEACHING METHOD
Many older readers still struggle to decode multisyllabic words - hindering fluency and comprehension as readings in school become longer and more complex. 

Multisyllabic word study is suited for:
-ADVANCED early second graders
- on pace 3rd-4th graders
-struggling 5th graders

Science of Reading research (Ehri, Kilpatrick) shows that orthographically mapping word parts (morpheme chunks) helps with reading automaticity. Readers are then able to segment and decode multisyllabic words easily rather than sounding out letters and blends. This can be especially helpful for dyslexic readers.

This class uses the gradual release method (I do, we do, you do) and encourages students to participate during class. To be successful, students should:
- Be able to read basic words/be at least at a middle second grade reading level (be able to read blends (BL), long vowel sounds, vowel teams)
-Be able to mute and unmute their mic independently
-Bring a whiteboard/black marker to class

Not only will students simply learn to READ/DECODE multisyllabic words, but learners will also work toward being able to spell, learn meanings, and comprehend passages using these words.

Sample words: fraction, microscope, committed, genetically, triceratops, structure, influence

STRATEGIES
Big words can cause students to panic! Here are the strategies that we work on together to help students decipher big words!
1. Spot "hidden" words that you know!
2. Spot prefixes, suffixes, roots
3. Adjust Sounds (soft vs. hard sounds)
4. One bite at a time and put it all together
5. Use logic (what do you already know?)

CLASS STRUCTURE
Class 1: 
1. Welcome and Warmup
2. Warmup Short Fluency Passage with Comprehension
3. Intro to Word Part 
4. Student Workbook page (pdf provided) 
5. Practice/Game Time with words using the word part
6. Goodbye

Homework: Practice reading/spelling list (25 words are provided each week). Students should know how to read all 25 words. 10 bolded words are the spelling list.

Class 2:
1. Challenge words activity
2. Mapping Maze Activity
3. Reading list practice (students are called by teacher in order)
4. In-class spelling quiz (10 words)
5. Goodbye!

Schedule
Unit 1
Week of 11/10: What are ROOTS, PREFIXES, and SUFFIXES. Strategies to decode BIG words.
Focus Sound: -ING

Decoding Word List: adjusting, breaking, calling, clapping, drawing, feeling, hanging, helping, housing, jumping, knowing, leading, meaning, missing, mistaking, opening, playing, reading, repainting, repeating, reusing, setting, uncovering, walking, working

Week of 11/17: Focus Sound: -ED

Week of 12/4: Focus Sound: -Y

Winter/Christmas Break

Week of 1/1: Focus Sound: -LY

Week of 1/8: Focus Sound: -UN

Week of 1/15: Focus Sound: -EX

Week of 1/22: Focus Sound: -AL

Week of 1/29: Focus Sound: -RE

Week of 2/5: Focus Sound: -BE

Unit 2
Week of 2/12: Focus Sound: -CON

Week of 2/19: Focus Sound: -COM

Week of 2/26: Focus Sound: -FUL

Following weeks:
-MENT
-NESS
-MIS
-DIS
-SUB
-EN
-ISH

-PRE
-PRO
-PER
-PAR
-EE
-IZE
-ISE
-EST
-IST
-DOM