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Reply to: RE: [NIFL-ESL:3820] Re: phonics
We also use the Wilson Reading System — so far just for English-speaking adult students. It is multisensory, highly interactive, gives students necessary practice in a well-paced format which involves the students in reading, spelling, and word structure. Concepts are introduced as students manipulate sound cards, word cards, syllable cards. This is direct instruction in phonemic awareness which is designed to "break the guessing habit". Students build skills so that they KNOW the sounds and thus can READ and spell the words with confidence.
We have not yet tried to use WRS with ESL students because the vocabulary may not contain words that ESL students know or need to know. How have you addressed that--or do you not find that a problem?
Sorry, that this reply is so late. I am obviously way behind in reading listserv messages!
Anne Murr
Adult Literacy Center
Drake University School of Education
Des Moines, IA 50311
anne.murr@drake.edu
sherri.cartee wrote:
>
>I use Wilson Reading System, which, to me, is a lifesaver. The whole
> system includes methodical, organized strategies and resources that
> teach phonological awareness in a fun, step-by-step way. It was
> designed for dyslexic adults and children, but the beginning level,
> where phonological awareness is built, would be useful for ESL
> learners.
>
> To contact:
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> Wilson Language Training
> 175 W. Main St.
> Millbury, MA 01527-1441
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> 1-800-899-8454.
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> www.WilsonLanguage.com
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>
> Sherri Cartee
> Springs Industries
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>Subject: [NIFL-ESL:3815] phonics
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>Date: 12/6/99 5:04 PM
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> Are there any programs for developing phonological awareness in
> adult English language learners that you are aware of and can
> suggest?
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> SRMigdail
> shermigd@erols.com
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