Reading

There are only 6 syllable types in English words and this video defines each syllable type, providing several examples for each type. Recognizing syllable types promotes word recognition and in turn reading fluency.

Some teachers help students recall the 6 syllable types using the acronym CLOVER. This is an alternative way of teaching the syllable types.

Syllable Division
(VCCV Words)

In order to recognize syllables, the student will need to learn how to divide polysyllabic words into individual syllables. This video shows how to break up words into two syllables by dividing 2 consonants that occur between the vowels of the two syllables.

Syllable Division
(VCV Words)

In order to recognize syllables, the student will need to learn how to divide polysyllabic words into individual syllables. This video shows how to break up words into two syllables by moving the one consonant that occurs between the vowels to the first or second syllable.

Syllable Division
(-Cle Words)

In order to recognize syllables, the student will need to learn how to divide polysyllabic words into individual syllables. This video shows how to break up words into syllables by recognizing the final syllable is consonant-l-e.

Syllable Division
(3-Syllable Words)

In order to recognize syllables, the student will need to learn how to divide polysyllabic words into individual syllables. This video shows how to break up words into syllables by dividing the consonants that occur between the vowels of the three syllables.

Reading fluency depends on the automatic recognition of Sight Words. This video defines Sight Words and suggests several activities for teaching how to read and spell them.

Fluent reading can be promoted by having the student engage in several pre-reading activities. This video suggests several different objectives for each read through.