Multisensory Reading and Writing: An Instructional Framework Kristin Perry – Level 1 ELL Teacher at Hubbs Center and PANDA Consultant for ELL and Vision Loss
Participants will be able to: Determine which learners will benefit Identify components Discuss scope and resources
GROUP POLL Do any of your learners exhibit…
Written responses Which learners came to mind? What may be influencing difficulties? What have you been doing to address these difficulties?
Do any of your learners exhibit… Confusion of letter forms (b/d, m/w) Confusion of letter order (left/felt) Confusion of similar looking words Weak spelling skills Difficulty writing Deterioration of skills under pressure Confusion of language sounds Confusion of similar words (many/money) Difficulty with background noise Difficulty organizing words Difficulty processing when speech is slow/fast
What I am NOT Saying NOT all your learners are dyslexic. NOT all your learners have hidden disabilities. NOT all your learners require a multisensory approach.
What I AM Saying Many are struggling with similar challenges. The proven solution is a multisensory educational approach. This can benefit ALL our learners.
Multisensory Framework M y D edicated S tudents S tarted R eading & Writing! Multisensory Direct Synthetic/Analytic Sequential Repetitive
Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic/Tactile Utilizing the three learning pathways Extend with mini spelling tests Extend with sentence writing Add new concepts Review old concepts (spelling tests, stories, dictations, flashcard drills)
In Your Classrooms How have you addressed these components in your classroom? Who could benefit from including each of these components? What components would you like to address better in the future?
Scope ELL or Native Speakers Beginning Levels Intermediate Levels Advanced Levels Multi Levels
Website Resources Handwriting worksheets Word Finder Disabilities Information mn.abedisabilities.org Dyslexia Information Materials
Scope and Sequence Beginning Levels Intermediate Levels Advanced Levels Multi Levels
Participants will be able to: Determine which learners will benefit Identify components Discuss scope and resources
Questions? Kristin Perry – Level 1 ELL Teacher at Hubbs Center and PANDA Consultant for ELL and Vision Loss