Megawords spelling practice books offer a systematic, multisensory approach to learning to spell longer words encountered from 4th grade and up.
Click here to see sample pages. In Book 2, the focus is on prefixes and suffixes commonly found on multisyllabic words. Students learn the spelling rules around the addition of prefixes and suffixes and also learn the meanings of prefixes and some Latin roots. Exercises include spelling practice designed as pair work, proofreading, crossword puzzles, word finds, fill in the blank, categorizing, and sorting. Each word list also includes a review section, writing exercises, and dictations. An Accuracy Checklist, Proficiency Graph, reading check tests, summary of prefixes and roots, and scope and sequence chart are included. A Teacher’s Guide is available.
Format: Soft Cover, 8.5 x 11 inches
Authors: Kristin Johnson, Polly Bayrd
Recommended Grades: Grade 4-Adult
The Megawords series offers a systematic, multisensory approach to learning to spell longer words encountered from 4th grade and up. Word lists build sequentially on phonic and structural elements. Lists are alphabetically sorted, separating practical spelling words from less-common words. Words are broken down into syllables which are then combined into whole words that are used in context to increase reading and spelling proficiency.
This structured approach makes longer, complex words less intimidating. The workbooks teach students word attack strategies that they can apply to sounding out unfamiliar multisyllabic words and the varied exercises take a multisensory approach, calling on students to read, write, and say the words in which they are working.
Skills Addressed:
- Common prefixes and suffixes
List 9:
- -ly
- -ty
- -ful
- -ment
- -fully
- -ness
- -some
- -less
- -s
- -es
List 10:
- -ing
- -er
- -est
- -en
- -ish
- -y
List 11:
List 12:
List 13:
- re-
- de-
- ex-
- pre-
- per-
- sub-
- un-
- in-
- pro-
List 14:
inter-
a-
trans-
con-
dis-
mis-
ad-
ab-
ob- |
