This builds a strong understanding of the written system of English without overwhelming them with rules. Students are introduced gradually to word elements through step-by-step, sequential instruction (as with all aspects of the program). WRS presents a morphologically based study of English that provides extensive knowledge about decoding, spelling, and the meaning of words through the study of word elements. Morphology and the Study of Word Elements The following six syllable patterns are taught gradually, showing students how to visually recognize the type of syllable. Also, spelling instruction that emphasizes syllable types assists older students with word-analysis skills. Syllable patterns are an important part of that instruction because a vowel sound is regulated by the syllable type. Teaching students more detail about word structure helps them to accurately apply the sounds in longer words. WRS presents an explicit and systematic study of the English sound system in a clearly defined sequence that is distributed and cumulative. Phonology, Including the Study of Sounds Within their Syllable Environments Phonemic awareness instruction in WRS “tunes” students into the separate phonemes in a word through card manipulation and a sound tapping process. Phoneme segmentation, the ability to pull apart the sounds in a given word, is a critical phonemic awareness skill for reading and spelling success. Phonemic awareness training in WRS is closely linked with the direct teaching of the alphabetic principle (letter-sound/grapheme-phoneme correspondences). Phonemic Awareness Linked to the Alphabetic Principle Word structure for both reading (decoding) and spelling (encoding) is taught simultaneously to reinforce learning. Furthermore, WRS word study incorporates a focus on sounds, patterns, and meaning, while systematically and concurrently developing students’ phonemic awareness, morphological awareness, and orthographic awareness skills. In Wilson Reading System ® (WRS), word-level instruction includes all English language letter-sound correspondences, syllable patterns (single and multisyllabic), common prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek-base elements, and skilled practice with high frequency words-including irregular words. Word Identification Accuracy and Spelling Self-monitoring for word recognition accuracy and comprehension.Organization of information for oral or written expression.Narrative and informational text structures.Reading comprehension with narrative and expository text of increasing levels of difficulty.Listening comprehension with age-appropriate narrative and informational texts.Sentence-level text reading with ease, expression, and understanding.Vocabulary, word understanding, and word-learning skills.Word recognition and spelling of high frequency words, including irregular words.Word structure (in-depth) for automatic decoding and spelling, internalizing the rules that govern English.Key components directly addressed in WRS include: This lesson structure uses extensive teacher-student interaction and multisensory learning methods. Teachers follow a ten-part lesson plan to implement WRS. Minor scope and sequence changes, specifically related to morphologyįrom the beginning, instruction addresses high frequency words, fluency, vocabulary, oral expressive language development, and comprehension with progressively more challenging text.New sentences and expanded stories in the Student Readers, with a focus on high frequency words and core and academic vocabulary that represent 90% of the words used most frequently in written text.New high frequency word cards and phrases for practice and dictation.Direct teaching of high frequency words, including irregular words in a predetermined sequence.New fluency and comprehension guide for Block 3.Integrated and systematic instruction of phonology, orthography, and morphology, including direct teaching of prefixes and Latin and Greek word elements.Added focus on core/academic vocabulary.This new edition continues to incorporate all the research-based best practices that have been a part of our teacher professional learning courses for many years. It also offers a greater emphasis on morphological aspects of the English language with our systematic approach toward teaching morphology, phonology, and orthography. The enhanced and extensively updated fourth edition provides teachers with even more precise guidance and extensive resources in word structure, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The Wilson Reading System ® (WRS) teaches the structure of the English language directly, using an integrated and sequential system in 12 Steps (not corresponding to a student’s grade level). Teaching the Structure of the English Language
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