WordBuilder Intervention

WordBuilder Intervention is a research-based, free application used to teach adolescent struggling readers how to break down, build, and spell multisyllabic words. WordBuilder Intervention is a truly unique and valuable instructional tool that teachers and parents will find effective for grades 6-12.

WordBuilder Intervention was created to be used by teachers during direct instruction. It is designed to be used within a small group, or for one-on-one instruction. Please watch the instructional videos on the WordBuilder Intervention website to learn more.

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Developed by a team of experts

• Created by California State University, Northridge for the Literate Adolescents Intervention Project.

• Designed by digiCOACH, Inc.

• Produced under the California Adolescent Literacy Initiative at Napa County Office of Education in collaboration with the California Department of Education, Special Education Division through a State Personnel Development Grant (Award #H323A170011) from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.

Motivation embedded in the application

• Students earn coins for mastering multisyllabic words

• Challenging words allow older students to practice phonics skills at an appropriate level

• Many words are taken from the Academic Word List (AWL)

• Sentences in more advanced units excerpted from national newspapers

A year’s worth of practice in one application!

• 540 multisyllabic words and sentences

• A systematic scope and sequence

• Free instructional program with videos and “how to” tips available at www.wordbuilderapp.com.