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Importance of Teaching Students to Read Multisyllabic Words

Nov 6, 2020 | Foundational Skills, Instruction

       As they progress through the grades, most students eventually learn phonics and become adept at deciphering single syllable words. However, a significant number of students have difficulty applying their knowledge of phonics to multisyllabic words. Alicia is a...

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