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Wilson Questions

by confused tutor

Jun 29, 2009

I am tutoring a sixth grader this summer and just found out that I am supposed to be using Wilson. The problem is, I have no experience with Wilson. While I know it is not a substitute for training, would anyone be able to give me a quick overview of how the program works and how I should structure my 1 1/2 hours with this student? Thank you!

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GailMA In addition to what Sue has already said, you might want to check the information on the Wilson website, I think it is wilsonlanguage.com

It sounds like you're trying to make this work, but if I were the parent and found out that you have no background in Wilson I would be VERY unhappy. How did this happen? Does your supervisor (or someone...See More

Jun 29, 2009

Theresa Wilson, from what I understand, it a multi-sensory reading approach based on the Orton-Gillingham reading approach for dyslexics. It is popular on the East Coast.

Its counterpart in CA is Slingerland. To be certified in it takes at least 4 weeks or 160 hours of practicum. I don't know about Wilson, but those who claim to be a Slingerland ...See MoreWilson, from what I understand, it a multi-sensory reading approach based on the Orton-Gillingham reading approach for dyslexics. It is popular on the East Coast.

Its counterpart in CA is Slingerland. To be certified in it takes at least 4 weeks or 160 hours of practicum. I don't know about Wilson, but those who claim to be a Slingerland Tutor without the training can get into trouble. It is backed by an institute who tracks its graduates. Wilson may do what the same.

Theresa

On 6/29/09, GailMA wrote: > In addition to what Sue has already said, you might want to check > the information on the Wilson website, I think it is > wilsonlanguage.com > > It sounds like you're trying to make this work, but if I were the > parent and found out that you have no background in Wilson I would > be VERY unhappy. How did this happen? Does your supervisor (or > someone) need to notify the parent? If this is through a > school-sponsored summer program you should make sure the person in > charge knows you are not Wilson-trained. > > > On 6/29/09, Sue wrote: >> On 6/29/09, confused tutor wrote: >>> I am tutoring a sixth grader this summer and just found >>> out that I am supposed to be using Wilson. The problem >>> is, I have no experience with Wilson. While I know it is >>> not a substitute for training, would anyone be able to >>> give me a quick overview of how the program works and how >>> I should structure my 1 1/2 hours with this student? >>> Thank you! >> >> What do you have for materials? What level is your student >> at? If you have the instructor's manual (read all of the >> introductory stuff), rules, dictation, and student readers >> you may be able to make a go of it. Have you had any >> experience with explicit phonics instruction? Your focus will >> be on letter-sound correspondence, syllable structures and >> phonetically regular words, blending and segmenting (phonemic >> awareness), and reading controlled text for fluency. The >> instructor's guide include lesson plans.

Jul 20, 2009

DRA updated version? Reading Comp. assessments?

by anon

Jun 29, 2009

I have heard that the DRA has been updated recently. Does anyone have any info or website about this? My RTI committee is looking for assessments to help measure progress in reading comprehension. Does anyone have other suggestions?

Thanks!

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Angela Our district use AimsWeb and we have had wonderful results!!

On 7/01/09, anon wrote: > Thanks, I'll look at the F & P Benchmark, as we need to update our > DRA materials. However, we really are searching for progress > monitoring tools for reading comp. So we need something that can be > used every two weeks or so and can ...See More

Aug 20, 2009

sid On 8/20/09, Angela wrote: > Our district use AimsWeb and we have had wonderful results!! > > > On 7/0

Too bad the results (Dibels) are meaning less and worth less. But hey, if you think the numbers look pretty, more power to you. >>>

Aug 20, 2009

first time teaching reading and elementary

by txhstchr

Jul 4, 2009

I am stumped--for the past 5 years I've been teaching high school Spanish but next year I will be taking on elementary reading intervention. While I expect the classes to be small and am not concerned overly about discipline and I have a specific program that I will follow for daily teaching and some ideas of my own, I AM totally stumped about how ...See More

Michigan Reading Specialist Test for Certification

by Becky

Jul 6, 2009

I will be taking the Michigan Reading Specialist test this month and I am not sure if I am prepared for it. I have a Masters in Reading and have been a teacher trainer for Michigan Literacy Progress Profile. I am also trained in DIBELS and Lucy Calkins writing program. I took the practice test and missed two of the questions out of twenty. Has anyo...See More

Wj Have you examined these

Jul 6, 2009

Becky On 7/06/09, Wj wrote: > Have you examined these

I have not seen these before--looks very useful! Thank you very much for the input!

Jul 6, 2009

Predictions of Progress list in Reading Recovery

by Mary Ann

Jul 8, 2009

Still looking for a list to help write Predictions of Progress. If you have one please send.

using both wilson and words their way

by nora

Jul 13, 2009

Has anyone used both wilsona and words their way with their students?

differnt approaches and philosophies... not sure they work together.

Jul 16, 2009

Theresa IMO, Words Their Way is the best way to teach spelling. It is based on patterns and base words. It is an invaluable resource.

Wilson, from my understanding, is a multi-sensory reading approach for dyslexics (15% of all readers) based on the Orton-Gillingham approach. Must be applied steadily and systematically to achieve results.
...See More

Jul 20, 2009

Language! A Literacy Intervention Curriculum

by sara

Jul 22, 2009

Has anyone used Language! A Literacy Intervention Curriculum with high school readers? Any thoughts? Also . . . any links to studies on the program? I haven't been able to find research on the program.

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sara Thanks for the link to the florida.teachlanguage website - I can see myself using it!

On 8/08/09, Somer wrote: > Sara, go to: [link removed]!

Aug 9, 2009

Debi Berg On 7/22/09, sara wrote: > Has anyone used Language! A Literacy Intervention > Curriculum with high school readers? Any thoughts? > Also . . . any links to studies on the program? I haven't > been able to find research on the program.

Try the Florida Center for Reading Research: [link removed]

Aug 23, 2009

kindles in your classrooms?

by MSCarol

Jul 26, 2009

I would love to learn more about the possibilities of using this tecnnology in remedial reading instruction. I hope our schools title 1 program will purchase these. Any advice or ideas would be so helpful.

Thanks, Carol

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Jo Responses in line...

On 8/12/09, cc wrote: > Kindles may cost more initially, but the cost of purchasing books > on a Kindle is often less than that of hard copies.

This is often not the case for non-fiction books or research type books. While I agree, it is the case for many fiction books.

>So you can > prev...See MoreResponses in line...

On 8/12/09, cc wrote: > Kindles may cost more initially, but the cost of purchasing books > on a Kindle is often less than that of hard copies.

This is often not the case for non-fiction books or research type books. While I agree, it is the case for many fiction books.

>So you can > preview books before you buy them to make sure they are what you > are looking for, get the latest version of a textbook or > nonfiction book almost instantly, buy a book that can be used by > a whole guided reading group instead of having to purchase six > copies, and store a book as a file that will never rip or fall > apart no matter how many times it is read.

From my Kindle research... Yes, you can preview. That is a good feature. I can preview most of what I need for fiction books at a bookstore or library. However, I can see that this feature can come in handy for those without those resources close. Regarding textbooks, ours are mandated by our district. I have no option to choose. However, Kindle research shows that tables and text such as that is difficult to read on a Kindle. Also, paging is slower than manual paging in a typical text (user reviews). Regarding using the Kindle for whole guided reading instead of purchasing six copies, I am a bit confused. How is the Kindle different?

While books may rip or fall apart, Kindles break, can get scratched screens, and need to be charged. Books do not. Also, a book is not transferrable between Kindles from what I have read. So, you can't pass it along from one person to another.

> > Not to say that paper copies are not equally as valuable,or more > so, but every educational tool has its advantages and > disadvantages. Don't write something off just because it is > different/new. It may be just the thing to reach that one kid > who never wanted to pick up a book, but now wants to try this > "cool" new tool that is available. >

I am tech savy enough to know that it isn't always prudent to jump on the new technology bandwagon. There are pros and cons to everything. In my opinion, based on my research, I just don't think that the technology is ready for classroom use yet. I'm not saying never, but not at this time.

I also believe that a students interest to read instead of being forced to read needs two things. Well developed reading skills and finding the right book regardless of technology used for the book.

> > On 7/27/09, Jo wrote: >> Sorry, I don't see how this technology will help teach >> students to read. While it is the latest-and-greatest and >> can be seen as cool, I see it as a big waste of money and >> time from much needed direct multi-sensory instruction on the >> 5 essential components of reading. My advice is don't waste >> the taxpayer dollars that could be spent on hard copies of >> books or other needed materials to teach a good multi-sensory >> reading program. >> >> On 7/26/09, MSCarol wrote: >>> I would love to learn more about the possibilities of using >> this tecnnology in remedial reading instruction. I hope our >> schools title 1 program will purchase these. Any advice or >> ideas would be so helpful. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Carol

Aug 18, 2009

j.e. I love my kindle. HOwever, I don't see that it would be useful in the classroom in general. It is difficult to page back-and-forth, look at tables of contents or the index when reading, etc. I think there are other options like audio books that might be better for kids having difficulty reading (older kids).

On 8/18/09, Jo wrote: > Res...See MoreI love my kindle. HOwever, I don't see that it would be useful in the classroom in general. It is difficult to page back-and-forth, look at tables of contents or the index when reading, etc. I think there are other options like audio books that might be better for kids having difficulty reading (older kids).

On 8/18/09, Jo wrote: > Responses in line... > > On 8/12/09, cc wrote: >> Kindles may cost more initially, but the cost of purchasing books >> on a Kindle is often less than that of hard copies. > > This is often not the case for non-fiction books or research type > books. While I agree, it is the case for many fiction books. > >>So you can >> preview books before you buy them to make sure they are what you >> are looking for, get the latest version of a textbook or >> nonfiction book almost instantly, buy a book that can be used by >> a whole guided reading group instead of having to purchase six >> copies, and store a book as a file that will never rip or fall >> apart no matter how many times it is read. > > From my Kindle research... > Yes, you can preview. That is a good feature. I can preview most > of what I need for fiction books at a bookstore or library. > However, I can see that this feature can come in handy for those > without those resources close. Regarding textbooks, ours are > mandated by our district. I have no option to choose. However, > Kindle research shows that tables and text such as that is > difficult to read on a Kindle. Also, paging is slower than manual > paging in a typical text (user reviews). Regarding using the > Kindle for whole guided reading instead of purchasing six copies, I > am a bit confused. How is the Kindle different? > > While books may rip or fall apart, Kindles break, can get scratched > screens, and need to be charged. Books do not. Also, a book is > not transferrable between Kindles from what I have read. So, you > can't pass it along from one person to another. > >> >> Not to say that paper copies are not equally as valuable,or more >> so, but every educational tool has its advantages and >> disadvantages. Don't write something off just because it is >> different/new. It may be just the thing to reach that one > kid >> who never wanted to pick up a book, but now wants to try this >> "cool" new tool that is available. >> > > I am tech savy enough to know that it isn't always prudent to jump > on the new technology bandwagon. There are pros and cons to > everything. In my opinion, based on my research, I just don't > think that the technology is ready for classroom use yet. I'm not > saying never, but not at this time. > > I also believe that a students interest to read instead of being > forced to read needs two things. Well developed reading skills and > finding the right book regardless of technology used for the book. > > >> >> On 7/27/09, Jo wrote: >>> Sorry, I don't see how this technology will help teach >>> students to read. While it is the latest-and-greatest and >>> can be seen as cool, I see it as a big waste of money and >>> time from much needed direct multi-sensory instruction on the >>> 5 essential components of reading. My advice is don't waste >>> the taxpayer dollars that could be spent on hard copies of >>> books or other needed materials to teach a good multi-sensory >>> reading program. >>> >>> On 7/26/09, MSCarol wrote: >>>> I would love to learn more about the possibilities of using >>> this tecnnology in remedial reading instruction. I hope our >>> schools title 1 program will purchase these. Any advice or >>> ideas would be so helpful. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Carol

Aug 18, 2009

ESE Readng Warm Up's

by Melinda

Jul 28, 2009

Would you use Six-Way Paragraphs for warm up's or bell work?

Student response

by ReMedialReading

Aug 3, 2009

I am looking for effective strategies for teaching students to read aloud in unison and to respond in unison to questions about readings, such as the way students respond in the SRA reading program, when the answer is one which all students should be able to produce immediately. Suggestions for starting off the school year with a new group unaccust...See More

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perfectpresent On 8/03/09, ReMedialReading wrote: > I am looking for effective strategies for teaching students > to read aloud in unison and to respond in unison to > questions about readings, such as the way students respond > in the SRA reading program, when the answer is one which > all students should be able to produce immediately. > Sugge...See More

Aug 11, 2009

cc I am familiar with direct instruction, and the choral responses. That just needs to be practiced and taught, and repeated until the students do it the way you want them to.

I came across this idea as I was looking for new inspiration for the year...it is something I would like to try, and maybe would work for you as well!

[link ...See More

Aug 14, 2009

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