Megawords Intervention for Dyslexia Megawords Addresses the reading
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Megawords Intervention for Dyslexia
Megawords Addresses the reading, spelling, and contextual use of multisyllabic words Multisensory instruction Systematic progression of skills.
Structure of the material Levels 1 -8 Begins at reading level 4. 0 Direct instruction Each level targeted to a specific set of skills
Scope and Sequence Level 1 -Syllable Types & Rules Level 2 -Common Prefixes & Suffixes Level 3 -Schwa Sound Level 4 -Advanced Suffixes Level 5 -Vowel Variations Level 6 -Consonant Variations Level 7 -Unaccented Vowels & Advanced V/V Level 8 -Assimilated Prefixes
Program Components Assessment of Decoding & Encoding Skills Student Books Teacher’s Guides
Student Books Working with one-syllable word parts or affixes Decoding and encoding Using words in context Building word meaning Review sections to reinforce concepts Content area reading passages with comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency practice
Teacher Guides Provide direct instruction according to the 6 step instructional plan Clearly labeled steps, sub skills, objectives Suggestions for differentiating instruction Assessment tips for progress monitoring Reproducible assessment and recording forms Answer Key
Placement and Progress Monitoring Easy to administer Teacher records student responses while student reads from the Student Reading Copy. Results analyzed to determine appropriate level for student
The Six Step Lesson 1. Work with one syllable words and word parts. 2. Work with the combined word parts. 3. Work with the whole word.
The Six Step Lesson 4. Work with the word in context. 5. Monitor progress to increase reading and spelling accuracy. 6. Monitor progress to build reading proficiency.
Review the Learning Steps Sample lesson reviewed step b step
Practice with Partners will practice administering Assessment of Decoding and Encoding Skills, taking turns being teacher. Place students according to results
Questions Exit ticket questions
Reading & Spelling Skill Check After steps 1 -4 successfully completed Students must repeat until 90% accuracy Students record results in the Accuracy Checklist—record as fraction, shade when 90% mastery
Building Reading Fluency Word Proficiency Read a selection of list words with 90% accuracy Fluency Read the list words in a content area reading passage-words from current list as well as concepts previously covered After reading passage, student answers vocabulary and comprehension questions Students read passage until fluency goal met
Students Track Progress Word Proficiency Graph Record performance on timed readings, number of words correct per minuteand number of errors Fluency Graph Record performance for passage reading, indicating number of words correct per minute and number of errors Included in Teacher’s Guide.
Additional Activities Tips for differentiating instruction Word sorts Suggested dictation words for Spelling Skill Checks
What materials do I get? Review of ordered materials Process for ordering additional materials
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