SpEd - Book (Megawords 2nd Edition)

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Teaches word study through phonic and structural regularities
Is multisensory and employs a consistent lesson format
Analyses words at the syllable and word level before presenting words in context
Incorporates systematic progress monitoring
Adapts easily to the needs of the RTI classroom
Encourages student involvement
May be used by paraprofessionals and content-area teachers

Each student book focuses on a specific group of advanced phonics or word study skills, enabling students to concentrate on areas requiring the most attention. For each word list, multisensory exercises require students to read, say, and write word parts and words. Students first work with word parts and syllables, then combine syllables into whole words. They use words in context, participate in exercises to increase reading and spelling proficiency, and read list words in short, content-area passages. Because they are all skill based, the books do not need to be used in order. A separate placement test pinpoints the books and word lists students will need to focus on.

Skills addressed:

6 types of syllables
5 syllabication rules
Prefixes
Suffixes
Schwa sound
Vowel variations
Consonant variations
Unaccented vowels
Writing
Reading
Spelling
Affixes and roots
r-controlled vowels
Digraphs
Accent patterns
Assimilated prefixes
Parts of speech

New Second Edition Features in Student Books:

One-syllable warm up pages preparing students for words encountered within the lesson
Content-area reading passages for each lesson to build comprehension and fluency
Mid-book review list and review activities
Redesigned pages highlighting instructional concepts

Guides provide direct, point-of-use instruction according to the Megawords six-step instructional plan. Clearly labeled steps, sub-skills, objectives, and page references help teachers quickly find what they need for each lesson. Light scripting makes instruction more accessible to various educators. Teacher’s Guides also include:

Suggestions for differentiating instruction
Assessment tips for progress monitoring
Reproducible assessment and recording forms
Answer key

New Second Edition Features in Teacher’s Guides:

Point-of-use, direct instruction for every lesson
Lightly scripted instruction to assist all educators
Comprehensive redesign for ease of use
Suggestions for differentiating instruction for all abilities
Reproducible recording forms for reading passages and skill checks

A diagnostic assessment helps teachers place students in the appropriate Megawords book and analyse errors for an accurate picture of skill strengths and weaknesses.

	Student Books Each student book focuses on a specific group of advanced phonics or word study skills, enabling students to concentrate on areas requiring the most attention. For each word list, multisensory exercises require students to read, say, and write word parts and words. Students first work with word parts and syllables, then combine syllables into whole words. They use words in context, participate in exercises to increase reading and spelling proficiency, and read list words in short, content-area passages. Because they are all skill based, the books do not need to be used in order. A separate placement test pinpoints the books and word lists students will need to focus on. Skills addressed: 6 types of syllables 5 syllabication rules Prefixes Suffixes Schwa sound Vowel variations Consonant variations Unaccented vowels Writing Reading Spelling Affixes and roots r-controlled vowels Digraphs Accent patterns Assimilated prefixes Parts of speech New Second Edition Features in Student Books: One-syllable warm up pages preparing students for words encountered within the lesson Content-area reading passages for each lesson to build comprehension and fluency Mid-book review list and review activities Redesigned pages highlighting instructional concepts

	Teacher’s Guides Guides provide direct, point-of-use instruction according to the Megawords six-step instructional plan. Clearly labeled steps, sub-skills, objectives, and page references help teachers quickly find what they need for each lesson. Light scripting makes instruction more accessible to various educators. Teacher’s Guides also include: Suggestions for differentiating instruction Assessment tips for progress monitoring Reproducible assessment and recording forms Answer key New Second Edition Features in Teacher’s Guides: Point-of-use, direct instruction for every lesson Lightly scripted instruction to assist all educators Comprehensive redesign for ease of use Suggestions for differentiating instruction for all abilities Reproducible recording forms for reading passages and skill checks

	Assessment of Decoding and Encoding Skills A diagnostic assessment helps teachers place students in the appropriate Megawords book and analyse errors for an accurate picture of skill strengths and weaknesses.