Below is a sample of the Syllabification section of the Cracking the ABC Code Multisensory Reading Program Level 2

 

   

Syllabification

The ability to quickly and accurately break words into syllables is a key component of proficient reading (see Diliberto,  Beattie,  Flowers  &  Algozzine, 2009).

  • This section introduces students to a simplified method for breaking words into syllables.
  • Nonsense words are used to give students practise in the skill of rapidly breaking words into syllables and recognising graphemes.
  • As a result, students are better able to rapidly and accurately decode unfamiliar words.
  • In contrast, if real words are used, students tend to rely on their visual memory of the total word rather than the smaller components within the word.
  • As each word is unique, no transference to unknown words is possible.

1. Each nonsense word is composed of the grapheme from the previous week plus graphemes from previous units.

  • This constant exposure to the graphemes in different contexts further reinforces the learning and retention of sound-symbol relationships.

2. Students are to read one column each day.

  • The first 3 words of column 1 and 2 have already been syllabified.
  • Students are to draw in the syllabification line for the remainder of the words in these columns.
  • It is important that students decode and read each syllable before drawing in the next line.
  • Column 3 contains the same words as column 1 and column 4 contains the same words as column 2.
  • In columns 3 and 4, students attempt to mentally break the words into syllables (without drawing the line), ensuring there is a definite break between each syllable.
  • If students have difficulty, allow them to draw in as many syllable lines as necessary.

3. Each column contains two real words which students attempt to locate.

  • On the 5th day, students reread the last column attempting to blend the syllables smoothly into a word.
  • This may require several steps: working out the syllable, blending the sounds represented by each of the letter(s) into a syllable and then blending the syllables.
  • Students may also require several attempts to successful read the word smoothly.

Reference

Diliberto, J.,  Beattie, J., Flowers, C., &  Algozzine, R. (2009). Effects of teaching syllable skills instruction on reading achievement in struggling middle school readers. Literacy Research and Instruction, 48,14-28.

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