Sipps Challenge Script Guide SIPPS Challenge Level 5th Ed.
Sipps List C Teacher Script
Side-by-Side Multi-Sensory Playbook • Lesson 1: Introduce Etymology
Focus Routine Etymology
Active Response Chords (Cue Guide) Always pause BEFORE cues
Flat Hand (Hold) Palm facing students. "Freeze & think."
Double Tap (Read) Tap word. Immediate choral response.
Air-Trace (Write) Trace word shape in air to lock-in.
Routine 1
The Word Origin concept & Model Word "Inspect"
TEACHER ACTIONS & VISUAL CUES
SIMPLIFIED VERBAL SCRIPT & CHUNKING
Step 1A: Concept Definition
Write Etymology on the board.
Point to the word "Etymology".
"This word is Etymology . Say it: Etymology ."
"Etymology is word history . It is where our words come from."
⏱️ Processing Pause: 3 seconds. Let the concept settle.
Step 1B: Prefix & Root Breakdown
Write in- and -spect- separately.
Present flat hand (Hold).
"Look. We have two parts: in- and -spect- ."
"in- means in or into ."-spect- means to look ."
[Double Tap "spect"] "What does -spect- mean? ... to look"
Step 1C: Morphemic Blending
Write the combined word:
Peer closely through cupped hand (like magnifying glass).
[Sweep finger under parts]inspect ."
"Inspect means: to look into something carefully."
💡 Gesture Prompt: "Let's inspect. Hold your magnifying glass up and look around the room. Inspect!"
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SIPPS Challenge Level 5th Ed.
Sipps List C Teacher Script
Side-by-Side Multi-Sensory Playbook • Lesson 1: Introduce Etymology
Focus Routine Etymology
Routine 2
Morpheme Modeling with "Transport"
TEACHER ACTIONS & VISUAL CUES
SIMPLIFIED VERBAL SCRIPT & CHUNKING
Step 2A: Prefix Identification
Write prefix:
Move hand across body in a straight line.
[Point to board]trans- ."
"It means across ."
⏱️ Processing Pause: 3 seconds. Keep hand moving across.
Step 2B: Root Extraction
Write root:
Pretend to lift and hold a heavy box in front.
"This root is -port- ."
"It means to carry ."
[Double Tap root] "What does -port- mean? ... to carry"
Step 2C: Word Blending
Blend: transport
Use sweeping finger motion left-to-right.
[Sweep finger under parts]transport ."
"Transport means: to carry across ."
💡 Concept Application: "If a truck carries boxes across the country, it is transporting them!"
Routine 3: Active Consolidation Checklist
Let's check student understanding before starting Lesson 2's specific roots:
The "Origin" Question "Does English have words from old Greek and Latin roots?" (Yes!)
Root & Definition Recall "When I say -spect-, you look! When I say -port-, you carry! Ready..."
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Sipps Challenge Script Guide 2 SIPPS Challenge Level 5th Ed.
Sipps List C Teacher Script
Side-by-Side Multi-Sensory Playbook • Lesson 2: Latin Root port
Focus Root -port-
Active Response Chords (Cue Guide) Always pause BEFORE cues
Flat Hand (Hold) Palm facing students. "Freeze & think."
Double Tap (Read) Tap word. Immediate choral response.
Air-Trace (Write) Trace word shape in air to lock-in.
Routine 1
Root Extraction & Morphemic Blending
TEACHER ACTIONS & VISUAL CUES
SIMPLIFIED VERBAL SCRIPT & CHUNKING
Step 1A: Root Isolation
Write -port- on the board.
Present flat hand (Hold).
Tap root twice (Release).
[Point to board]-port- ."
"It means to carry ."
⏱️ Processing Pause: 3 seconds. Keep flat hand held.
[Double Tap root] "What root? ... -port-"
Step 1B: Prefix Addition (im-)
Write prefix im- before -port-.
Point in toward your body.
"im- means in or into ."
"So import means: to carry into a place."
⏱️ Processing Pause: 3 seconds.
[Sweep finger] "Read together... import ."
Step 1C: Prefix Addition (ex-)
Write prefix ex- before -port-.
Gesture outward/away from body.
"ex- means out ."
"So export means: to carry out of a country."
[Sweep finger] "Read together... export ."
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SIPPS Challenge Level 5th Ed.
Sipps List C Teacher Script
Side-by-Side Multi-Sensory Playbook • Lesson 2: Latin Root port
Focus Root -port-
Routine 2
Context-Clue Mapping & Active Application
TEACHER ACTIONS & VISUAL CUES
SIMPLIFIED VERBAL SCRIPT & CHUNKING
Step 2A: Sentence Tracking
Display sentence:
Point to "portable".
[Point to word]
Sipps Challenge Script Guide 3 SIPPS Challenge Level 5th Ed.
Sipps List C Teacher Script
Side-by-Side Multi-Sensory Playbook • Lesson 3: Latin Root tract
Focus Root -tract-
Active Response Chords (Cue Guide) Always pause BEFORE cues
Flat Hand (Hold) Palm facing students. "Freeze & think."
Double Tap (Read) Tap word. Immediate choral response.
Air-Trace (Write) Trace word shape in air to lock-in.
Routine 1
Root Extraction & Morphemic Blending
TEACHER ACTIONS & VISUAL CUES
SIMPLIFIED VERBAL SCRIPT & CHUNKING
Step 1A: Root Isolation
Write -tract- on the board.
Present flat hand (Hold).
Tap root twice (Release).
[Point to board]-tract- ."
"It means to pull or to draw ."
⏱️ Processing Pause: 3 seconds. Keep flat hand held.
[Double Tap root] "What root? ... -tract-"
Step 1B: Prefix Addition (at-)
Write prefix at- before -tract-.
Pull two hands in toward your chest.
"at- means to or toward ."
"So attract means: to pull toward ."
⏱️ Processing Pause: 3 seconds.
[Sweep finger] "Read together... attract ."
Step 1C: Prefix Addition (dis-)
Write prefix dis- before -tract-.
Pull hands away in opposite directions.
"dis- means away or apart ."
"So distract means: to pull attention away ."
[Sweep finger] "Read together... distract ."
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SIPPS Challenge Level 5th Ed.
Sipps List C Teacher Script
Side-by-Side Multi-Sensory Playbook • Lesson 3: Latin Root tract
Focus Root -tract-
Routine 2
Context-Clue Mapping & Active Application
TEACHER ACTIONS & VISUAL CUES
SIMPLIFIED VERBAL SCRIPT & CHUNKING
Step 2A: Sentence Tracking
Display sentence:
