Multisensory Structured Language Education Helping my child learn to read.

Why MSLE? Written by staff at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Builds on the success of the Dyslexia Training Program Supported by research Training provided by the Shelton School and Evaluation Center of Dallas, Texas www.shelton.org

What is MSLE? Simultaneously use more than one sense in learning Visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile Systematic and Cumulative Consistent daily materials and procedures that build on previously taught concepts. Direct Instruction Each concept is presented through discovery, practiced and reviewed periodically.

Dyslexia Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin.

Dyslexia Characteristics Misread common words Reading is choppy Issues with spelling Has difficulty rhyming and mispronounces words It is unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities

Dyslexic Brain The parts that control word analysis and word forms are affected.

Dyslexia is not… Reversing of letters or numbers Not cured with color over lays Never out grow it

MSLE Addresses the Five Essential Components of Reading Instruction Phonemic Awareness Integrated into daily lessons Phonics This is a phonics based program Reading fluency Students begin reading words for accuracy and automaticity within the first few days Vocabulary development and the implementation of reading comprehension strategies are also integrated into the daily lesson

The Schedule Alphabet Review previous material Alphabet recognition, missing letter deck, before and after, ABC order Review previous material Introduction of new information Instant words Sight words Reading practice Words and sentences

The Schedule Spelling deck Phonemic awareness Spelling practice I say a sound, you write the letter or letters Phonemic awareness mouth pictures, how we make the sounds, ability to blend and manipulate sounds in words Spelling practice Comprehension skills Building word knowledge Building comprehension strategies

Why Cursive? Only one method to learn Only one place to start for lower case letters Reinforces left to right Reduces reversals Flowing and rhythmic movements

Home Practice is Important. Typical learners need 5-15 accurate pairings of info. A student that has a learning difference needs 1500 accurate pairings of information to move the information to memory. Practicing at home provides additional practice. Children find important what their parents find important.

Home Practice Routine Shared between parent and child RAP pages Parent should monitor the accurate pairing of information RAP pages Rapid Accurate Practice 5 minutes Check for understanding of vocabulary Handwriting Practice with letter shapes covered in class

Home Practice: Tips for Parents Establish a routine Create a work area Choose an appropriate time Be consistent

References Coffman, N. M. (2012) Shelton academic language approach (SALA). Unpublished manuscript, Shelton School and Evaluation Center, Dallas, Texas. Birsh, J. R. (2011) Multisensory teaching of basic language skills. (2nd ed.) Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. A reading checklist—helping your child become a reader. (n.d.) Retrieved August 29, 2013, from http://www2.ed.gov/print/parents/academic/help/reader/part8.html Coffman, N. M. (2009) The shelton model for teaching organization and study skills. Unpublished manuscript, Shelton School and Evaluation Center, Dallas, Texas.