Lesson Plan
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.
Audience
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Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
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

Slide Deck
Mystery Word Hook
Detective Move #1: Open Syllables
Detective Move #2: Closed Syllables
Pair Detective Practice
SEL Reflection on Persistence

Activity

