Description
Book SynopsisEqually effective as a complement to Phonics Pathways (0-7879-7910-4) or as a stand-alone resource, this new book offers a highly effective approach to developing reading speed, accuracy, and vocabulary. It consists of word pyramids that start with one word and gradually build into complete sentences of increasing complexity.
Trade Review"This book is filled with reading pyramids you can use to teach accuracy and fluency. Reading pyramids begin with one word and slowly build into phrases and sentences of increasing complexity. The technique is designed to increase eye span, strengthen eye tracking, and develop fluency." (Learning Magazine, Back-to-School 2007)
Table of ContentsAbout This Book vii
Part One: Simple Pyramids
Short-Vowel Review: 2
“Ă” Pyramid 3
“Ĕ” Pyramid 4
“Ĭ” Pyramid 5
“Ŏ” Pyramid 6
“Ŭ” Pyramid 7
Short-Vowel Pyramids 8
Two-Consonant Endings 24
Long-Vowel Review: 32
“Ā” Pyramid 33
“Ē” Pyramid 34
“Ī” Pyramid 35
“Ō” Pyramid 36
“Ū” Pyramid 37
Long-Vowel Pyramids 38
Mixed Vowel Warmup: 46
The LONG and the SHORT of It 46
Game: TREASURE CHEST 46
Mixed Vowel Pyramids 48
Two-Consonant Beginnings 54
R-Modified Vowels 62
Long-Vowel Digraphs 68
Short-Vowel Digraphs 74
Part Two: Multisyllable Word Mini-Pyramids
Multisyllable Word Mini-Pyramids 80
Part Three: Multisyllable Word Pyramids (“Brain Busters”)
Multisyllable Word Pyramids 108
Part Four: Multisyllable Word Summary, Games, and Index
Multisyllable Word Summary 128
MULTISYLLABLE WORD GAMES 129
Multisyllable Word Index 130
