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Detective Teacher Guide

In this lesson, students will apply open and closed syllable patterns to decode multisyllabic words in a grade-level passage with 90% accuracy, using self-talk strategies to build fluency and confidence.

Mastering syllabication empowers students to tackle unfamiliar words independently, boosting reading fluency and comprehension. Self-talk strategies foster metacognition and persistence, helping students build confidence and resilience as readers.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Mystery Word Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Model Syllabication Detective Moves

10 minutes

Step 3

Pair Decoding Practice with Magnifying Glasses

20 minutes

Step 4

SEL Reflection on Persistence

10 minutes

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Mystery Word Hook

Detective Move #1: Open Syllables

Detective Move #2: Closed Syllables

Pair Detective Practice

SEL Reflection on Persistence

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