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Consonant le Syllable Type – Teaching Tips & Word List
Consonant le syllables are one of the six syllable types. They are typically taught in first or second grade, but older students and struggling readers can benefit from reviewing this often tricky syllable type. In this post, I’ll walk you through what consonant le syllables are and how to teach them. I’ll also include a… Continue reading
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The FLOSS Rule: A Must-Teach Spelling Rule
The FLOSS Rule is one of the very first spelling rules that I teach. (It can also be called the FLSZ rule or FLoSS + Z rule.) Most readers are ready to learn the FLOSS rule at the end of kindergarten or the beginning of first grade, but it can be beneficial to review this rule… Continue reading
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Free Multisyllabic Word List
When I first started teaching reading, I didn’t spend enough time on multisyllabic words. It wasn’t entirely my fault – I was following our curriculum, which didn’t even introduce them until the last unit! It can be hard to find phonics resources that include multisyllabic word practice. So, to help you get started, I created… Continue reading