Attendees will gain practical tools to teach syllable instruction with clarity, supporting decoding, spelling, and fluency. The session will also highlight the role of morphology—showing how prefixes, suffixes, and base words build meaning and structure. Participants will learn how to integrate morphological awareness with syllable instruction to enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression.

This session is designed for anyone working with readers who struggle with multisyllabic words or need structured literacy support. With real-world examples and hands-on strategies, you’ll walk away with evidence-based techniques to strengthen word-level reading and support lasting literacy success

• Identify and describe the six syllable types used in English words.
• Apply syllable division strategies to accurately decode multisyllabic words.
• Explain and use foundational morphological concepts (e.g., prefixes, suffixes, roots) in instruction.
• Integrate syllable and morphology knowledge into decoding practice.
• Support spelling instruction by applying syllable types, division strategies, and morphology.
• Enhance reading comprehension by teaching students how word structure contributes to meaning.