1. READING BY THE RULES Multi-Sensory Phonics Program

2. 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.

3. Storytelling, Visuals, Actions

4. Teach to Mastery: Lesson Plan Format  Sound Review  Word Practice  Sentence Practice  Text  Handwriting  Writing Journal Connection  Reread

5. Concept Vocabulary  First  Second  Next  Before  After  Then  Open syllable  Re-sequence  R-Controlled  Syllable types  Digraphs  Dipthongs Uses simplified vocabulary to access concepts Uses this: Not this:

6. 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-t3 letters, 3 sounds  Sh-i-p4 letters, 3 sounds (sh makes 1 sound)  b-a-k-e4 letters, 3 sounds (sneaky e - no sounds) Provide explicit instruction in the use of terminology: letter, sound, word.

7. 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?

8. Cognate Pairs (quiet and noisy)

9. Rest of the Consonants

10. Short Walk Vowels

11. Long Walks

12. LET’S MAKE SOME WORDS Short walks and Long walks