The Wilson Reading System (www.WilsonLanguage.com) Presented by Marlene C. Rolfe

The Wilson Reading System Direct, systematic instruction Teaches how to fluently and accurately decode Interactive and multisensory Teaches students to encode (spell) as they learn to decode

This program will benefit: Dyslexic students Students unable to decode accurately ESL students able to speak and understand English, but not read or write it Poor spellers Students unsuccessful with other reading programs

Step 1: Sound Cards Quick Drill (2 - 3 minutes) Teacher points to sound cards in pocket chart or on magnetic board Student says letter name, keyword, and sound Do vowels in every lesson. Example: a - apple - /a/

Step 2: Teach and Review Concepts for Reading (5 minutes) Teacher manipulates cards to practice for reading (sound cards, syllable cards, suffix cards) Teacher teaches new or reviews previously learned concepts Teacher weaves with questions Teacher teaches tapping Student keeps notebook

Step 3: Wordcards (3-5 minutes) Teacher presents whole word cards Student reads the cards Teacher asks questions or asks what student knows about the word Egg timer for fluency, if desired Review vocabulary

Step 4: Wordlist Reading (5 minutes) Use Student Reader Do 5 - 6 practice words Student reads from wordlist Teacher records errors on chart Student colors remaining boxes on chart to mark progress Fluency: 15/15 real words, 13/15 nonsense words

Step 5: Sentence Reading (5 minutes) Use Student Reader Student reads 10 sentences Student uses pencil for tracking and fluency Teacher questions meaning of sentences

Step 6: Quick Drill (in reverse - 1 - 2 minutes) Use Dictation Book - “What Says?” Student repeats sound, names the letter and points to the card

Step 7: Teach and Review Concepts for Spelling (5 minutes) Teacher gives word Student repeats word Student taps out word Student finds/pulls down letters on cookie tray Student orally spells word Student says word

Step 8: Written Work Dictation: Sounds, Words, Sentences (15 minutes) Use Dictation Book Student writes 5 sounds, 5 real words, 5 nonsense words, 3 sight words, and 3 sentences that the teacher dictates Student “marks up” words and sentences

Step 9: Controlled Passage Reading (10 - 15 minutes) Can use Student Reader (controlled passages) Student reads silently (pencil for tracking) Student visualizes passage - replays-retells Teacher must model visualization and retelling process Student reads orally

Step 10: Listening Comprehension (10 - 30 minutes) Noncontrolled text Help with visualization Student replays, then retells For enjoyment, auditory processing Use literature, newspapers, and magazines

Wilson Reading Schedule - 5 Days Per Week Day 1: Parts 1 - 5, 9 Day 2: Parts 1, 2, 6 - 8 Day 3: Parts 1 - 5, 9 Day 4: Parts 1, 2, 6 - 8 Day 5: Part 10