Looking for a high-engagement way to practice syllabication, decoding, encoding, and spelling patterns with upper elementary or middle school students? Syllable Smackdown turns phonics and word study into a fast-paced classroom competition students beg to play again! Perfect for intervention groups, MTSS, Science of Reading instruction, and whole-class review, this editable game gets students actively applying syllable division strategies and spelling concepts in real time. Many resources for