The Teacher Edition for Megawords 8 is an information toolbox for you as the teacher. Explanation of the six-step teaching method helps you understand each step of the process and the activities in the Student Book. Designed for classroom use, there are differentiating learning strategies provided. Lightly scripted lessons with dictation exercises guide you and your student through the lessons. The pace of this program is supported by the Teacher Edition and clearly tells you what worksheet to assign at what step. Additional Teacher Resources include the Answer Keys, presented in reduced student page format, and student reference tools that can be reproduced, like checklists, recording forms, a copy of the reading selections, etc. Each Teacher Edition also contains the entire scope and sequence for all 8 levels, allowing parents to see the big picture of the program and where their student is headed in their practice. The Megawords 8 Teacher Edition is the command station for the program and will benefit your student’s study of Megawords. 146 pgs, spiral-bound. ~Rebecca
Megawords 8 Teacher's Guide (3rd Edition)
SKU
007760
ISBN
9781429328746
Grade 11-12
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Product Overview
- Lightly scripted lessons guide you, as the teacher, to implement the six-step teaching strategy confidently
- A systematic spelling program for anyone and a wonderful intervention program for struggling older spellers
- Consumable student book sold separately
Description
Publisher's Description of Megawords 8 Teacher's Guide (3rd Edition)
Megawords is a Tier 2 intervention program for students in grades 4-12 who have moved beyond foundational decoding skills but are not yet performing at grade level. It leverages advanced word-study techniques to build vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. Each level focuses on a distinct group of word study skills. The instructional routines found within Megawords include practices aligned with Science of Reading research and Structured Literacy.
Megawords strengthens students’ literacy skills through:
- Explicit decoding, encoding (spelling), and morphology instruction
- Vocabulary expansion and comprehension development
- Diagnostic and flexible instruction
- Provides explicit, systematic instruction with a consistent six-step lesson routine
- ”Soft-scripting” provides language to introduce concepts.
- Differentiating instruction activities give additional ideas for reinforcement
Category Description for Megawords 8 (3rd Edition)
Megawords Level 8 is the culmination of this spelling program. It is a review of previous levels, providing additional practice for mastery of skills. Words are not presented by their endings, but instead by their prefixes—generating a new order in your word lists. Each student will need their own consumable workbook, and guidance is found in the Teacher’s Edition.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 11-12 |
| Brand: | Educators Publishing Service |
| ISBN: | 9781429328746 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.8 |
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