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The Program

Essential Components of Reading Instruction

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Answers to Literacy includes the 5 Essential Components of Reading Instruction as identified by the National Reading Panel:

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  • Phonemic Awareness – the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the individual sounds in spoken words

 

  • Phonics – the understanding that there is a predictable relationship between phonemes and graphemes. (sounds and letters)

 

  • Vocabulary – the development of stored information about the meanings of words necessary for communication

 

  • Fluency – the ability to read text (letters, words, etc.) accurately and quickly

 

  • Fluent readers read with expression

 

  • Comprehension – Using strategies for understanding, remembering, and communicating with others about what has been read

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In order to learn to read, a student must first have correct spelling instruction. “Spelling is the foundation of reading and the greatest ornament of writing….Spelling is the art of dividing words into their proper syllables in order to find their true pronunciation. Children learn to read by first spelling the word.” (Noah Webster)

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The most powerful predictor for reading success is the student’s ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words.” (Dr. Diane McGuinness)

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            Many times our students will progress significantly, if diligent and consistent, in a fairly short amount of time. Some students not only attain their grade level of reading but surpass it by a minimum of 1-2 grade levels.

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Playing with Letters

Teacher Training Opportunity

What We Teach

  • A phonics-based spelling program – with historical and scientific success

  • Think in sounds NOT letter names – teaches decoding skills

  • A whole new way of thinking – Think to Spell!

 

Whom We Teach

  • Suitable for all – individuals, classes, multiple ages, various abilities/special needs

  • Gifted, English as a Second Language (ESL), Learning Difficulties

 

How We Teach

  • Follow a Logical Progression – from known to unknown

  • Reinforce Concepts in Multi-Sensory ways simultaneously – visual, auditory, kinesthetic,  tactile (VAKT)

 

Why We Teach This Way

  • Efficient – scientific, reasoned, broad-based

  • Economical – uncluttered, saves time and money

  • Effective – usually good spellers become good readers. Reverse is often NOT true.

 

Opportunity to Join Answers to Literacy Team of Certified Teachers:

       12 weeks (24 hours) training 

       Curriculum and supplies included

       Certificate of Achievement

       “No Teacher Left Behind” support guarantee

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