READING BY THE RULES

Multi-Sensory Phonics Program

Reading by the Rules

is a multi-sensory, structured word study program.

uses multi-sensory techniques (visual, auditory, tactile, movement, story).

was developed for students with language delays.

uses a consistent scope and sequence. uses explicit instruction within a rule-

based structure. can be incorporated into any reading

program. uses storytelling based on kids

behaviors.

Storytelling, Visuals, Actions

Teach to Mastery: Lesson Plan Format

Sound Review Word Practice Sentence Practice Text Handwriting Writing Journal Connection Reread

Concept Vocabulary

First Second Next Before After Then

Open syllable Re-sequence R-Controlled Syllable types Digraphs Dipthongs

Uses simplified vocabulary to access conceptsUses this: Not this:

Counting

Use manipulatives (dry erase boards, magnets, cards, tiles) to allow students to 'act out' the stories/visualizations, facilitating comprehension and easy retrieval. b-a-t 3 letters, 3 sounds Sh-i-p 4 letters, 3 sounds (sh makes 1 sound) b-a-k-e 4 letters, 3 sounds (sneaky e - no sounds)

Provide explicit instruction in the use of terminology: letter, sound, word.

Visualization and Pattern Recognition

Long Walk me, try, no Short Walk flips, shrimp, bath Sneaky-e bee, bite, shake Chained boat, brain, boil, caught Bossy-r tarp, born, bird, burn Le simple, crumble

Find your vowels, what can they do?

Cognate Pairs (quiet and noisy)

Rest of the Consonants

Short Walk Vowels

Long Walks

LET’S MAKE SOME WORDS

Short walks and Long walks

Sneaky-e

Chained Vowels

When two vowels go walking the first one does the walking.

Picture/Story for these chained vowels.