Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome!

    • Participant Workbook

    • What's our starting point?
  • 2

    Why is Syllable Instruction Important?

    • Setting the Context

    • How Do We Use Syllables to Decode Words?
  • 3

    Intro to Syllable Types and Syllable Division

    • Introduction

    • Closed Syllables

    • Open Syllables

    • Check for Understanding: Open or Closed

    • Why is it Helpful to Divide Words Into Syllables?

    • Dividing Syllables Between Consonants (VCCV)

    • Check for Understanding: VCCV

    • Reflection: Dividing Syllables
  • 4

    Four More Syllable Types!

    • Section Introduction

    • Vowel-Consonant-e Syllables

    • Let's Brainstorm! (Purposes of silent e)

    • The Many Jobs of Silent e

    • Check for Understanding: Jobs of Silent e

    • R-controlled Vowels

    • Multisyllabic Practice #1

    • Multisyllabic Practice #1: Check your work!

    • Check for Understanding: Which syllable type?

    • Vowel Digraph and Diphthong (Vowel Team) Syllables

    • Multisyllabic Practice #2

    • Multisyllabic Practice #2: Check your work!

    • Final Stable Syllables (A Preview!)

    • Final Stable Syllables

    • Multisyllabic Practice #3

    • Multisyllabic Practice #3: Check your work!

    • Check for Understanding: The Six Syllable Types
  • 5

    Dividing Syllables

    • Section Introduction

    • Dividing Syllables Between Consonants (VCCCV)

    • Check for Understanding: Dividing Between Consonants

    • Dividing Syllables (VCV)

    • Check for Understanding: VCV Syllable Division

    • Dividing Syllables (VV)

    • Check for Understanding: VV Syllable Division

    • Spoken vs. Written Syllables

    • Dr. Carol Tolman discusses the lower portion of the Hourglass Figure

    • Multisyllabic Practice #4 - Review

    • Multisyllabic Practice #4: Check your work!

    • Check for Understanding: All Syllable Division Patterns
  • 6

    Addressing Difficulties with Reading Multisyllabic Words

    • Intervening with Students

    • Practice Flexing Vowels

    • Mnemonics and Steps to Share with Students

    • Syllable Matching (FCRR)

    • Syllable Segmentation (FCRR)

    • Picture It (FCRR)

    • UFLI Virtual Teaching Resource Hub

    • Helpful Websites

    • Historical Layers of English

    • Summarizing our learning
  • 7

    Closing and Next Steps

    • Q&A

    • Reflection

    • Course Feedback

    • Post-Quiz

    • Reference List

FAQ

  • For how long do I have access to the course?

    After purchasing your course, you will have immediate access to the course, which will continue for six months.

  • Do you accept purchase orders?

    Yes! Please contact us for information at [email protected].

  • I am an administrator and am considering purchasing this course for my teachers. Can I preview the course?

    Yes, we can set up you up with complimentary access for 24 hours to check out the content. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

  • Do you offer group discounts?

    Yes, we have special pricing for schools, districts, and groups of more than five teachers. Please contact us for more information at [email protected]

  • Do I need to take this course at a certain pace?

    No, this is a self-paced course and you can go through the lessons as quickly as you'd like! You can also go back to re-watch lessons as needed. That being said, we think you'll get the most out of this course if you commit to completing the lessons for each chapter in one sitting.

  • Can I get PD credit for this course?

    After completing the course (all lessons, including any discussion posts and assignments), we will issue a certificate of completion. We are a TEA approved CPE provider for Texas. However, since every state and district has different requirements for PD credit, this certificate does NOT guarantee that you will be granted credit by your district or state.