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Multi-Sensory
- Visual (Sight/Whole Word)
Traditional sight reading techniques used for rapid achievement
where possible.
- Aural (Auditory/Phonics)
Comprehensive phonics instruction to augment visual learning.
45 universally recognized symbols used to represent the 44 sounds of
standard English.
- Tactile (Touch/Motor)
Penmanship quality handwriting models throughout.
Computer screen manipulations with keyboard and pointing devices.
Varied writing requirements for workbook completion.
Dictionary "look-up" requirements for manipulative mastery
of alphabet and word skills.
- Oral (Voice/Speech)
Input variation to the aural sense from self-vocalized sounds.
Recital exercises for increased mental focusing.
Multi-Focused
- Characters
Concentration on alphabetic characters and phonics symbols.
Extensive coding in literal spelling and phonetic symbol form.
Spelling exercises both at the computer and in the desk-based work.
- Syllables
Syllable breakdown for study in literal spelling and phonetic
symbol form.
Meaning and use of common prefixes and suffixes.
- Words
Completely original wordbase of 3800 words selected entirely
from major elementary school dictionaries.
Word oriented instruction with selections staged to provide
progressive challenges.
- Words in Context
Informational sentences for reading practice to provide multiple
learning benefits.
Extensive use of word definitions to develop vocabulary.
Multi-Based
- Computer
Stimulating computer exercises on entire wordbase.
"Decks" for sound/symbol drills.
Seven levels of word study and reading practice.
Intuitive, attractive computer displays absent of
"arcade-like" distractions.
Human voice sound in hi-fidelity on all words and symbols.
Indexing system which presents sounds, and their variant spellings,
sequenced to enable improved comprehension and retention.
Reading of material in phonetic form.
Word processing exercises in expression in advanced levels.
- Desk
Reading, spelling and all other exercises for entire program in
hard copy form for desk use.
Highly varied worksheet routines with puzzle-like and thought
provoking activities to relieve monotony.
Customized student dictionaries for drill and reference with
transition to commercial dictionaries.
Language arts initiation with exercises in parts of speech,
comprehension, and expression.
Multi-Benefit
- Individualization
Concentration on language mastery using proven techniques and
without unproductive distractions.
Use of all sensory options enabling employment of each student's
best and most effective strengths.
Individualized scheduling options based on progress.
Starting point options based on each student's skill level made
possible by the program's progressive passes through the basics.
- Extraordinary Results
Optimum reading and spelling levels in accord with each
student's abilities within the shortest reasonable time.
Exacting pronunciation benefits from the program's consistency in
its employment of phonetic symbols and sounds.
Dictionary affinity for lifetime word and vocabulary development.
Sound drills to overcome regional or foreign accents.
Foundation for high level or professional use of the English
language.
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