Reading Programs

[mopar]

I have seen some well developed reading programs available for teachers. I have worked with a few and am considering training in a few others. I was wondering what programs other teachers use and if these programs have a comprehension and decoding piece to them.

[mopar]

By reading programs, I mean programs like Wilson, Slant, Project Read, Linda Mood Bell, etc. My school is looking to adapt programs for reading but each program we look at only has phonics components. I like guided reading but it is not really a program, its more a complement. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[leafy seadragon]

Have you looked at REading Recovery? It is used in Australia and New Zealand was actually developed in New Zealand really. It is very intensive and 1:1 but quite effective and the reading is reinforced with writing at the same time.

[mopar]

Thank you, I have heard of reading recovery but never seen it. Does it have a phonics, vocabulary and comprehension piece to it?

[EricDNA]

Reading Recovery does include all the skills you are looking for. Try Compass Learning program if tech is used.

[mopar]

We are currently working with reading mastery. Is this anything like reading recovery? Also what kind of tech do you need for compass learning?

[leafy seadragon]

Hi, no tech needed for reading recovery other than books. books are carefully levelled, and students are taught sight words as well as phonics and comprehension, and a writing component. It is very intensive though and mainly used for 1:1 instruction. In NSW, Australia we mainly use it for students in year 1 but the ideas can be used in the classroom. There are some great articles about it on the internet. Overall, students generally make quite good progress. It is not the same as reading mastery. The only problem being that it is time and staff intensive so quite expensive to run. Tech is all very good but I believe kids need books and learn best from reading and being read to; people and books and good instruction. I have autistic students who do not speak voluntarily but can read supported by the text and picture clues. They love books. It's wonderful. I have a lounge(sofa) in my classroom and one of the favourite rewards is to have time to sit on the lounge with myself or a friend and share a picture book (we don't have the same book each time but will allow a little repetition of a favourite!). A current favourite is "Sebastian lives in a hat" about a wombat and "Hairy Mclary stories" by Lynley Dodd.

Is reading mastery a program that includes Direct Instruction but at a group level? I have a vague notion about it but I'm not sure?

[mopar]

Reading mastery has direct instruction pieces but is mostly focused on the comprehension piece. It can be more easily used with a group I think. I've used it in a group setting. It is very scripted and gives you exactly what to say and do. But it is out of a textbook. Not really utilizing trade books...
Has anyone used visualizing and verbalizing by NanciBell? I was looking to purchase it but then heard about Project Read's comprehension piece. Any helpful hints about these programs would be appreciated.

[kkleisch]

Here in Elizabeth City NC we are using a program called "Language!". I have been using it for about 5 years. I started with it in middle school and now I am using it at the high school level. I really like this program. It encompasses phonics, grammar, writing, reading, comprehension. I would recommend it to anyone.:)

[busbus]

Here in Elizabeth City NC we are using a program called "Language!". I have been using it for about 5 years. I started with it in middle school and now I am using it at the high school level. I really like this program. It encompasses phonics, grammar, writing, reading, comprehension. I would recommend it to anyone.:)

Hi,

I've read your post several times and I still wonder about your reading program. I've never heard of it. I was wondering if it the Wilson Reading Program. I know that this program has the components that you mentioned and I have only seen it being used with special education students and students who are struggling readers.