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A final stable syllable is a syllable found at the end of a multisyllabic word. It is not a stand-alone syllable and must be attached to another syllable in order to form a word. Final means that the syllable occurs at the end of the word. Stable means that the pronunciation stays the same. Two…
Processing speed refers to the amount of time required for the brain to absorb, interpret, and respond to visual and/or auditory information. What does slow processing look like at different ages? Here are a few examples of what slow processing can look like at various ages. Preschool – the student may stare off into space…
Once students are proficient and automatic at reading one-syllable, closed-syllable words it is time to teach them how to read multisyllabic words. While it’s important to ensure that your students are adept at reading the various types of closed syllables such as closed syllables with consonant digraphs, bonus letters, and consonant blends, don’t wait until…
The first step in how to strengthen decoding skills is to connect phonemic awareness to print. In our previous post we discussed strengthening phonological awareness by incorporating targeted scaffolds (temporary assists). In that post, we focused on the oral aspect of phonemic awareness. However, it’s important to emphasize that research supports bridging the gap between…
For many beginning and struggling readers who need to strengthen phonological awareness, instructional scaffolds are a necessity. In our previous post, we answered a lot of questions about instructional scaffolds. In this post, we delve more deeply into specific scaffolds used to strengthen phonological awareness. What is Phonological Awareness? Phonological Awareness is an auditory skill….
What are instructional scaffolds? Instructional scaffolds are temporary tools that help students move from what they already know to what they cannot yet do on their own. Think of them as you would training wheels. A child may be able to ride a tricycle, but just doesn’t have the balance yet to ride a bicycle….