Sounding Out New Multisyllabic Words
Linda Farrell explains the process readers go through when they decode new multisyllabic reading. In the video, she highlights set for variability, where a reader flexes sounds to adjust close approximations.
Learning Multisyllabic Words with Silent “e” and Vowel Teams
Linda Farrell highlights an instructional approach to teaching multisyllable words with silent “e” and vowel teams in this brief video.
What is Set for Variability?
Dr. Stephanie Stollar explains set for variability in this brief video. Set for variability is the set of skills that allow students to correct close approximations while decoding.
Break the Code with Digraphs
In this activity, students practice sounding out words with digraphs, and then reading the word aloud.
Spin, Name, and Spell with Ending Digraphs
This free printable resource is designed to help students build reading skills related to ending digraphs.
Spin, Name, and Spell with Beginning Digraphs
This free printable resource for teachers is designed to help students build reading skills related to beginning digraphs.
Jack the Buck Decodable < ck >
This decodable text gives students practice reading words with the <ck> digraph.
The Wish Decodable < sh >
This printable resource is designed to help students build reading skills related to digraph <sh>.
Using Elkonin Boxes
This is a handy guide that explains how to use Elkonin boxes in instruction, with the helpful addition of word lists for teaching.
Digraphs Word List
This word lists can help you plan for teaching digraphs with short vowels. Use them in your reading and spelling lessons and activities.
Cubs in the Den: < s > spells /z/
This decodable text passage offers students the opportunity to practice reading words with < s > spelling /z/. This typically happens at the end of a word, when -s follows a voiced sound.
Roll and Read: < s > spells /z/
This game gives students practice reading words with < s > representing /z/. This typically happens when a final -s follows a voiced sound.
