SPLASH LITERACY WORKSHOP
Syllable Fun
A whole workshop on syllables? YES! Syllables are so much fun!Â
Duration
90 minutes
this workshop is for…
teachers and principals who think syllable knowledge is boring and unnecessary.
This workshop will cover
- The knowledge about syllable types to help teachers explain spelling rules for students – in a fun way!
- How to use syllable knowledge to move students towards reading increasingly complex textsÂ
- Strategies for effective use of syllables in your classroom
- Activities to expand your teacher knowledge about syllable types.
Knowledge of syllable types brings awareness of new vocabulary to students and gives them greater ability and confidence to read texts at an increasingly higher level.
Learning about syllables can be so much fun. When you understand syllables, you can demonstrate to students how they can confidently and accurately decode multi-syllable words. This empowers students to read more challenging texts and achieve higher reading outcomes.