Decoding Multi-Syllabic Words Strategies

Anita Archer introduces the REWARDS program, designed to help students in grades 4-12 improve their reading skills, particularly with multisyllabic words. The program is divided into intermediate and secondary levels, targeting students who have foundational skills but struggle with longer words. It provides a structured approach, gradually increasing in difficulty, and includes systematic strategies for decoding words. By the end of the program, students are expected to read complex words and understand their components, enhancing their overall reading proficiency.

Who is the senior author of the Rewards Program?

• Anita Archer

• Robert Brown

• John Smith

• Mary Johnson

What are the two versions of the Rewards Program?

• Rewards Intermediate and Rewards Secondary

• Rewards Primary and Rewards Secondary

• Rewards Junior and Rewards Senior

• Rewards Basic and Rewards Advanced

Which grades are targeted by the Rewards Intermediate program?

• Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth

• Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth

• Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth

• First, Second, and Third

What is the main focus of the Rewards Secondary program?

• Single-syllable words

• Grammar and punctuation

• Multi-syllabic words

• Reading comprehension

What is the expected outcome for students by the end of the Rewards Program?

• Write essays

• Read two to five syllable words

• Understand complex grammar

• Read single-syllable words

In which educational levels is the Rewards Program applied?

• Only in elementary schools

• Only in middle schools

• Only in high schools

• Both elementary and secondary schools

What type of words are students expected to read in the last lessons of the program?

• Common phrases

• Complex multi-syllabic words

• Basic vocabulary

• Simple words

What is the reaction of teachers to the students' progress in the program?

• Indifferent

• Disappointed

• Amazed

• Confused

What did the 2022 practice guide recommend for struggling readers?

• Using technology in classrooms

• Focusing on grammar

• Teaching a single strategy for multi-syllabic words

• Teaching multiple strategies

What is the first step in the strategy for decoding multi-syllabic words?

• Make it a real word

• Say the parts of the word

• Underline vowel sounds

• Circle the prefix