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Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills
Activity Book
Fourth Edition
by Suzanne Carreker, Ph.D., CALT-QI and Judith R. Birsh, Ed.D., CALT-QI
About the Authors
Suzanne Carreker, Ph.D., CALT-QI
Principal Educational Lead, Lexia Learning Systems, Concord, Massachusetts
Dr. Carreker has developed content for blended-learning reading programs and has a wealth of experience in teaching reading and teacher preparation programs.
Judith R. Birsh, Ed.D., CALT-QI
Independent Literacy Consultant, New York, New York
Dr. Birsh has been a prominent figure in the field for decades, focusing on effective instruction for reading and dyslexia.
Introduction
The purpose of the fourth edition of the Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills Activity Book is to help reinforce the information gained during teacher preparation from texts, classroom lectures, and practicums. These activities provide opportunities for teachers to reflect on linguistic concepts and check their knowledge for teaching Structured Literacy aligned with Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.
Activities Arranged by Structured Literacy Components
- Activity 1: Terms for Research and Structured Literacy
- Activity 2: The Brain
- Activity 3: Structured Literacy Terms
- Activity 4: Terms for Oral Language
- Activity 5: Phonemes: Vowels
- Activity 6: What Children Know and What They Can Explore
- Activity 7: Open-Ended Questions
- Activity 8: Letter Shapes and Names
| Subject | What children know | What children can explore |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrels | Squirrels are grey. | Where do squirrels live? |
| They hop. | Can we find baby squirrels? | |
| They’re good jumpers. | When they jump from tree to tree do they ever fall? | |
| They eat acorns. | Why are their tails so big? | |
| Birds | Birds have feathers. | Do all birds have feathers? |
| They make different sounds. | What birds live near our playground? | |
| They have two wings. | Can all birds fly? | |
| Birds fly in the air. | Where are the birds going that fly in big groups? |
Activity Details
Activity 36: Which Syllable Type?
Activity 37: Try This D: Syllable Types Concentration Game
Activity 38: Syllable Division Patterns
References
- Aaron, P.G., Joshi, R.M., & Quatroche, D. (2008). Becoming a professional reading teacher. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
- Birsh, J.R., & Carreker, S. (Eds.). (2018). Multisensory teaching of basic language skills (4th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
- Brady, S., & Moats, L.C. (1997). Informed instruction for reading success: Foundations for teacher preparation. Baltimore, MD: The International Dyslexia Association.