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1. Full motion video of a mouth articulating each of the 42 sounds e Students equipped with a microphone can record themselves practicing each sound and compare their pronunciation with the narrator s Vocabulary Development see pg 25 for more information 10 000 terms including many high frequency words allow students to hear definitions and context sentences and see visual representation where applicable English for Special Purposes found in the Vocabulary tool allow students to practice their decoding skills with words relating to school travel hospitality medicine and business e Teachers can choose to have words displayed in Spanish Mandarin Chinese Japanese and Haitian Creole in the Vocabulary section of Reading Horizons v5 strongly believe that starting an ELL learner with a phonics program can make that person successfully literate in English For me back to basics is the foundation for my ELL class s success try to provide step by step instruction in the use of phonics for the mastering of reading and spelling My students know decoding skills and they amaze themselves by reading multi syllabic words with ease Luzmila Chu Joy ELL Teacher James H Groves Wilmington DE ELL Additions to the Direct Instruction Material Teacher s Kit The direct instruction materials provide a variety of adaptable ELL applications to enhance Reading Horizons instruction An ESOL English2. One English Language Enhancement booklet with additional activities for ELL students consumable Tote bag Condensed Teacher s Kit C570 Teacher s Manual contains instruction in foundational concepts pertinent to the Reading Horizons program Includes clearly marked ELL language guides and aids Enrichment CD contains teacher aids and activities 248 Reverse Listening Cards which are used for students practice and skill reinforcement Five wall posters 42 sounds of the alphabet blends key vowels Five Phonetic Skills and Two Decoding Skills One Student Workbook which provides worksheets and activities that correlate directly with the software and teacher materials to enhance learning consumable One English Language Enhancement booklet with additional activities for ELL students consumable Tote bag 19 CONSONANTS L BLENDS R BLENDS S BLENDS English Language Enhancement gt T D 5 a x Comprehensive Teacher s Kit C610 189 00 19 CONSONANTS L BLENDS cl fl R BLENDS br cr dr fr gr pr tr 3 MURMUR DIP aro SebbEUDS I inaHorizons Tis Student Workbook e e eO English Language for Uteracy Deveto pment Enhancement ti meg Later ma mee senes sem a r Condensed Teacher s Kit C570 129 00 Grades 4 12 Student Workbook C625 The Reading Horizons Student Workbook was developed to provide reinforceme
3. STUDENT GROUP tatintes tahna torah dantis trarntaras 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 75 78 81 84 87 Time hours ans om Direct Instruction Materials see pg 33 for prices The Reading Horizons program satisfies the varying needs of teachers and students There are two Teacher s kits available and the correct fit depends on the desired level of teacher involvement Each contains the primary skills taught in the Reading Horizons curriculum and will provide your students with a tailored multi sensory learning experience p ReadingHorizons Decoding Strategies for Literacy Development The Reading Horizons Comprehensive Teacher s Kit provides everything you will need to empower your students to read It includes teacher manuals two volumes posters Reverse Listening Cards the English Language Enhancement and a student workbook The Reading Horizons Condensed Teacher s Kit contains the same components as the Comprehensive kit with the exception of the teacher s manual one volume It provides less detailed instruction and is ideal in settings for one on one instruction or where the software will be used as the primary mode of instruction Receive one free kit with purchase of Reading Horizons software The Summary Manual is included with a software purchase and explains the general framework of the strategies taught in the prog
4. This Phonological Phonemic Awareness assessment correlates with five of the seven DIBELS phonologic assessments and also aligns with the framework of the Discover Intensive Phonics program It contains sections that test rhyming identification of syllables recognition of initial medial and final phonemes phoneme blending identification of phonemes The curriculum is automatically customized based on the results of the assessment Students who struggle with phonological phonemic awareness will be given extra practice exercises in the Phonological Phonemic Awareness section of the software The exercises will indicate the areas of weakness that are determined through the assessment Please visit www ReadingHorizons com and type keyword DIBELS in the search window to learn more about the correlation of the Discover Intensive Phonics materials to the DIBELS assessment Interim Tests Discover Intensive Phonics Software Automatically administered as students advance through the software Four interim tests fall at strategic points within the lessons and assess student understanding of the concepts taught to that point If an interim test is failed a prescription is formulated indicating the lessons that should be reviewed to improve areas of weakness The computer automatically resets the software to require those lessons to be retaken Upon completing the review the interim test is taken again and the student contin
5. New Reading Horizons v5 Software Released The perfect reading system for ELL Students Special Education Response to Intervention RTI Featuring Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself Supplemental instruction for students K 3rd grade Reading Horizons Intervention for students 4th 12th grade 800 333 0054 www ReadingHorizons com x Welcome Iam honored to work for Reading Horizons a company with a 26 year track record in reading improvement In 1984 we partnered with Charlotte Lockhart a committed and passionate educator from Illinois who first authored the Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself reading system Using her proven reading strategies we created a software package to teach her revolutionary program Asa result hundreds of thousands of students lives have changed Charlotte s goal was to help struggling readers improve their literacy skills and their self esteem Her goal has become our company s mission I want to thank you for taking time to consider our reading curriculum as part of your reading improvement plan I can guarantee that if you will invest a few minutes to explore the foundational concepts in our literacy tools you ll see why this program has delivered unparalleled results for over 26 years and why it s backed with a two year money back guarantee The educational landscape continues to evolve requiring that you get better results with
6. Please Scan or Photocopy Mail or fax your order form to Reading Horizons 6o N Cutler Dr Ste 101 North Salt Lake UT 84054 Fax 801 295 7088 Ship To please print Q Same as Billing Address Name Institution Street City State Zip Phone Fax E mail Address All products are sold on 60 day approval If you are not satisfied you can return any product within 60 days Returns should be accompanied by a copy of your packing slip or invoice to ensure proper credit Prepaid orders will receive prompt refund less handling charges and a 15 restocking fee on direct instruction materials Please use our fax number 801 295 7088 Method of Payment Payment must be included with order LI Check or Money Order Enclosed Q Charge to Q Visa U American Express U Mastercard Card PT TEP ITITI Expiration Date Four Digit Code Name as if appears on credit card Authorized Signature Product Quantity Shipping and Handling Charges U S Orders Add 8 5 of subtotal International Orders Add 15 of subtotal Minimum shipping and handling is 5 00 For Software Orders Please Call Your Representative or Reading Horizons at 800 333 0054 info readinghorizons com www ReadingHorizons com Original purchase order must be submitted with this form with authorized signature Purchase Order Number Signature Position Date Product Title Product Total Shipping and Handling Subtotal Utah Reside
7. Book 3 seventh to twelfth 14 99 ea 14 99 ea 14 99 ea Price for 20 12 99 ea 9 99 ea 800 333 0054 33 Reading Horizons Community Become part of fhe Reading Horizons Online Community Interact with other teachers and get additional helpful resources at www ReadingHorizons com community I B ra n ch O u t lt A Series of Free Webinars from Reading Horizons Adaptive Learning Strategies for Adult Learners with Dr Audrey J Penner November 12 2009 2 p m MT FEATURED SITE PROJECT READ eee Implementation View video of actual classroom instruction as well as suggestions for teaching timelines Download free props for your classroom Start making your classroom more engaged today Download implementation guides that are complete with step by step instructions to get started as well as informative answers to frequently asked questions Documents are available for both Reading Horizons and Discover Intensive Phonics programs along with correlation to basal core reading programs 34 www ReadingHorizons com Online Resources Webinars Branch Out is a series of free Webinars from Reading Horizons The expert Web presentations are held four times a year Topics vary and range from How to Develop Fluent Readers to Tips and Techniques for Successful Proposals You can also view past Webinars for free Lemons for Literacy This vocabulary building game is gaining attenti
8. Intensive Phonics approach for the first time The workshop is engaging informative and a must for anyone interested in improving reading instruction for students Best of all it can be sampled FREE for 30 days 800 333 0054 I3 Assessment Tools Having accurate and informative assessment tools are more crucial than ever fo ensure that teachers instructions are meeting students needs The Reading Horizons and Discover Intensive Phonics programs incorporate a variety of effective assessments that provide critical performance data teachers can then use to customize their curriculum 4 Direct Instruction Assessments Included in the Discover Intensive Phonics Direct Instruction Teacher s Kits Section Assessments Section Assessments are administered to a class or group prior to teaching the material in the adjoining section After the section is taught the same assessment is administered to determine where additional reinforcement is needed Mastery Checks Mastery Checks are administered at specified intervals and require one on one interaction between teacher and student It is recommended that students who struggle with the Section Assessment be given the corresponding Mastery Check to identify exactly where reinforcement is needed Students are allowed to demonstrate their understanding of specific concepts by answering questions that reveal their understanding of the course material The forms used for D
9. Teaching the Al gy Minimum of 20 entries Unit Price 20 49 entries 95 00 entry 50 99 entries 75 00 entry 100 149 entries 55 00 entry 150 199 entries 50 00 entry 200 249 entries 45 00 entry 250 entries 40 00 entry Administration Online Access Fee For each additional site 695 00 Quantity discounts apply to multiple sites of one organization Prices are subject to change without notice System Requirements Windows Stand Alone Window 98 ME 2000 XP Vista or 7 Minimum Required 700 MHz 32 MB RAM 20 MB hard drive space Windows Network Network server Novell Netware 4 1 or higher or Windows NT 2000 2003 2008 or other LAN Solution 600 MB hard drive space on server Windows Online Window 98 ME 2000 XP Vista or 7 700 MHz processor minimum 32 MB RAM minimum 600 MB hard drive space if installed Macintosh Stand Alone Macintosh OSX 500 MHz processor minimum 64 MB RAM minimum 20 MB hard drive space Macintosh Network Any workable LAN Solution 600 MB hard drive space on server Macintosh Online Not compatible at this time 800 333 0054 21 Skills b ciked f a h i I mn ais EA twee P SUE bl cl fl gl pl sl can Aa a ei ogra in i ar nr tr Z ea h c 3 oO Discover Intensive Phonics s _ for Yourself J LA f y m Las Aa e a EN wn o R L 8 SS or D nw S Most Common Words Li
10. fewer resources We understand the pressure youre under and the important nature of the curriculum decisions that you make Our goal is to help you understand how our program can fill your needs to help you improve reading scores for all of your students and to help you stretch your resources to ensure you get the greatest return possible You ll find our methodology to be revolutionary our products of the highest quality and our service unmatched in the industry Please consider participating in a short presentation with your account manager or representative to learn more I would also encourage you to seek out other educators who have used this curriculum to learn why and how it has changed their reading perspective The combination of teacher training direct instruction and computer software for reinforcement provides the perfect model to reach all students Your teachers will be more confident and productive Your students will achieve results even the lowest functioning students We re committed to helping you succeed Please put us to the test Ae Tyson Smith CEO Reading Horizons K 3 Grade Supplement and Intervention 4th 12t Grade Remediation Intervention Tool At Risk Readers Learning Disabled Students Dyslexic Students ELL Students 4 gt a a Why Choose Reading Horizons How It Works Results Professional Development Assessment Tools Response to Intervention RTI Tiers Discover Intensive Pho
11. fish and other kinds of sea life or even other sharks Some sharks have been known to hunt and kill humans but this happens very rarely ve had several students make reading gains of two fo three years in a semester using Reading Horizons You have an extremely dynamic product that is written at a mature level fo work on basic skills have not been able to find any other Software that has achieved that goal as well am so thrilled with your product Free Trial of Reading Horizons v5 Visit www ReadingHorizons com A Six Chapter Tests are automatically administered at the end of each chapter to ensure student understanding Areas of weakness are identified and additional reinforcement activities are utilized to improve skills Highly detailed reports provide graphs and other measures for teachers to monitor student progress A teacher administered progress assessment caters curriculum and reveals advances in decoding ability words with their corresponding definitions and context sentences and allows students to practice decoding Students are shown a visual representation of the word the translation into one of the supported languages if selected and students are able to record themselves pronouncing the word to compare their pronunciation with the narrator s Students are assigned to complete a certain number of words based on options set by the teacher and on how well the student performed in
12. microscor at Nr Definition an instrument with a lens used to see small objects ReadingHorizons Chapter 4 Context A microscope is used to study tiny organisms REPLAY GO Pn ReadingHorizons Sharks r Ee Sharks are some of the oldest animals on Earth Sharks have existed since before the dinosaurs Some people think that the first shark lived about 400 million years ago At that time sharks were probably much bigger In fact the biggest shark that ever existed is also the biggest meat eating fish that ever lived This shark was called a megalodon The megalodon was more than 52 feet 16 meters long and it hunted whales and other sharks There is a wide variety of sharks in the world The smallest shark is called a dwarf lanternfish which is about eight inches 20 centimeters long Today the largest shark is the whale shark which can grow to be as long as 50 feet 15 meters However the sharks that people are most familiar with are the bull shark and the great white shark Bull sharks can reach as long as seven feet 2 2 meters and weigh as many as 200 pounds 91 kilograms Great white sharks however can be as long as 20 feet six meters long and can weigh nearly 5 000 pounds 2 260 kilograms Sharks are carnivorous This means that they eat meat Most sharks are also predatory fish which means that they hunt and kill their food Sharks will usually hunt whatever they think smells like a good meal This could include
13. 333 0054 9 Results Seattle Hill Elementary School Scope of Work Using both a criterion referenced assessment tool and a norm reference tool comparable percentages were constructed among the school the school district and the state to track the reading writing and listening gains for K 2 students Tool Washington Assessment of Student Learning WASL Seattle Hill Elementary School first implemented Discover Intensive Phonics as an intervention Convinced of the benefits of the program the instructional staff made a commitment to add a stronger phonics instructional piece to the primary classes All staff attended an in service district wide training to upgrade their program Everett WA O sm vor ening Snohomish School District State of Washingt Evaluator s Observations It was reported on a user survey that according to data collected from the WASL the excellent reading scores are most likely the result of the Discover Intensive Phonics program The program evaluator strongly feels there is a causal relationship between the program and the charted results seen above If it were due simply to socioeconomics then other schools with our demographics would be scoring similarly Our scores on the WASL are among the highest in the state Seattle Hill Elementary Reading Scores m Year m Year 2 Seattle Hill District State Results Scope of Work Reading Horizons us
14. 40 60 hours of total instruction The program can be completed in one semester using a combination of both software and direct instruction It is suggested that students use the program daily or at a minimum every other day Computer lessons last an average of 20 minutes and direct instruction can easily take another 20 30 minutes e Reading Horizons is ideal for students who read below a sixth grade level or more advanced students who exhibit gaps in their reading ability It is also very effective for students who suffer from poor spelling skills or who are trying to learn English as a second language and need to improve reading spelling writing and pronunciation I fell everyone about the Reading Horizons program when talk about reading students LOVE Reading Horizons and love using it Pie Alail Anele Dr Neil Ande son English Lan mn Pantar Paarel som od are Desmkawm Va m A f am an ee ge Center Coordinator Brigham Young Univ 800 333 0054 27 English Language Learner ELL Application Phonics instruction for ELL students provides unquestionable benefits English Language Learners face challenges similar to those of struggling readers and spellers in that they do not perceive and manipulate the sound system and its corresponding written code effectively When struggling English Language Learners are explicitly taught the phonology of the language they are able to learn English successfully and improve
15. act neural model created by proper repeated phonologic processing Our products teach accurate phonologic processing and then offer repetition and guided practice Early in the course the program takes great care to develop fluency This is accomplished through the use of the slide a blending process in which students are taught to pronounce words smoothly left to right In Reading Horizons v5 see pg 24 we have added a library of over 225 leveled reading passages that are used to further develop fluency The students are given the option for word study repeated practice and guided reading within those passages That coupled with the repeated practice of phonological processing is the key to fluency Examples of research conducted on the use of our revolutionary program can be found on pages 10 11 4 Vocabulary Instruction Instruction in the words necessary for effective communication A knowledge of word meaning helps with decoding and also improves reading comprehension Therefore Reading Horizons incorporates vocabulary development immediately following the introduction of the first letter set As new words are introduced students simultaneously learn each word s meaning and usage Reading Horizons v5 contains a vocabulary tool that may be accessed at any time and contains vocabulary relating to the skills that are being learned by the student Students are able to hear words pronounced defined and used in senten
16. and activities as the network version including 68 lessons 13 Most Common Word lessons 10 000 vocabulary terms and the Library component containing over 225 leveled passages Identical administration functions including assessments reports and student options e In addition the online version allows administrators to View data and generate reports for multiple schools increasing accountability at every level Drill down into a school class and even a specific student record to track progress Move student records from school to school with the click of a button Account for increases and decreases in enrollment by moving student entries where the demand is greatest maximizing utilization of the program and financial investment 800 333 0054 31 Reading Horizons Reading Horizons Direct Instruction Comprehensive Teacher s Kit C610 Teacher s Manual two volumes with lesson plans and activities designed for use with older students including clearly marked ELL language guides and aids Enrichment CD contains teacher aids and activities 248 Reverse Listening Cards which are used for students practice and skill reinforcement Five wall posters 42 sounds of the alphabet blends vowels Five Phonetic Skills and Two Decoding Skills One Student Workbook which provides worksheets and activities that correlate directly with the software and teacher materials to enhance learning consumable
17. ater to student needs ps ReadingHorizons for Literacy Development Reading Horizons Network Stand Alone H228N H228 Unit Price 1 6 licenses 999 00 license 7 14 licenses 899 00 license 15 24 licenses 749 00 license 25 licenses 649 00 license Unlimited Site License 17 495 00 Block Purchase 19 495 00 Alternative Language Narrations 49 Language License Prices are site based Quantity discounts apply to software purchased at a single site Prices are subject to change without notice See pg 28 for details Reading Horizons v5 Minimum System Requirements Student Teacher Workstation LAN Server Windows 2000 Windows XP Vista 7 Server 2003 2000 Windows XP Vista 7 Server 2008 Mac OS X vio 4 or later 800MHz processor 1 5GHz processor 256MB of RAM 500MB of RAM 4 5GB hard drive space Macintosh DVD Drive Mac OS X vio 4 or later Power PC G4 800MHz processor Online or Web Browser Firefox 3 x or higher Intel Core Duo 1 33GHz processor Internet Explorer 7 0 or higher Safari 3 x 256MB of RAM or higher Flash Player 10 x or higher Stand Alone DVD Drive CD version avalable on request 4 5GB hard drive space to copy program files Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Reading Horizons Online H238 Minimum of 10 entries 10 24 entries 25 39 entries 40 59 entries 60 79 entries 80 99 entries 100 124 entries 125 149 e
18. ays can be added upon request Provides on site observation and training conducted by a Certified Workshop Instructor for the reading coach facilitator and teachers who have adopted the Discover Intensive Phonics methodology This training ensures proper implementation of the program especially during the first year of instruction The workshop is tailored to the institution s needs Online Workshop H468 79 00 Single user one time use H465 s 99 00 Single user unlimited access for one year H460 599 00 School access for up to 15 teachers Unlimited access for one year Renewed annually Additional users are 39 00 user year The Online Workshop makes the Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself methodology available to educators anytime anywhere It begins with the presentation of the alphabet and moves through strategies for decoding multi syllabic words A track for teachers of students ages 4 9 and another for teachers of students ages 10 ensures that the content is right on target The workshop uses full motion video and animation to bring the concepts to life and allows teachers intermittent practice to embed concepts Bookmarking allows participants to start and stop as needed accommodating busy schedules The Online Workshop can be utilized as a refresher course for those who have already been through a live workshop or can act as a lower cost alternative for someone learning how to teach the Discover
19. ces There are illustrations for words where applicable and they are able to phonetically decode each word as well as pronounce and record it in order to compare their pronunciation with the narrator s This database of over 10 000 words is available as a resource for students to search for words to help with building their vocabulary and to improve their reading comprehension 5 Comprehension Instruction Instruction in the ability to understand to remember and to communicate meaning from what is read Comprehension is accomplished only when the student has moved past the word level and has a strong vocabulary If decoding is not an automatic process comprehension will suffer Reading Horizons addresses comprehension in several ways first the systematic explicit multi sensory phonics instruction helps create neural pathways to make the decoding process automatic second every word is used in a context sentence and vocabulary is built throughout the program and finally the library component offers comprehension questions which assess necessary comprehension skills and guided practice to ensure proper application of comprehension strategies Q Ifyou would like to review our research packet or to receive information regarding the use of phonics instruction for K 12 please call us at 800 333 0054 or visit our Web site at www ReadingHorizons com where you will also find correlations to state standards and testimonials 800
20. collaboratively in groups Classroom instruction and interactive computer software utilize direct instruction and multi sensory methods that respect individual learning styles Perfect for Learning Disabilities Special Education The more severe the learning disability the more crucial the need for explicit sequential intensive phonics Discover Intensive Phonics is a must for students suffering from dyslexia or other types of learning disabilities The phonetic elements are taught in a logical order from simple to complex The sound symbol unit is then read and spelled in words those words in turn are used in sentences The sentences are then placed in simple stories Q See pg 8 for more research information Reading Practice Armed with decoding skills students are now ready to tackle all types of reading material The K 3 program includes controlled vocabulary stories to reinforce concepts and build confidence Reading Horizons for grades 4 12 includes a library with over 225 high interest leveled passages in 15 different genres Students enjoy applying their newly acquired skills in expository readings that build fluency and comprehension through timing and comprehension questions See pg 24 for more details 800 333 0054 7 Research Based Results Research Supports Explicit Systematic and Intensive Phonics Instruction for Both Children and Adolescents Findings from the National Reading Panel in acc
21. d by number of licenses purchased The lesson material is loaded directly onto a network server allowing students to run the software from any computer connected to the network An unlimited number of students may be entered into the Administration System Stand Alone Package H228 One license is needed for each computer that will be running the software An unlimited number of individual students may use a single computer It is requisite that students have the DVD ROM in the drive to run the software CD ROMs can be shipped upon request Purchase Includes Unlimited 800 line phone support One free upgrade to subsequent release 50 discount on subsequent upgrades Reading Horizons Network Stand Alone packages do not require annual renewal fees Installation and User Manuals Lesson Summary Manual Features include 68 competency based multi sensory interactive lessons 13 activity based lessons to teach Most Common Words Progress assessments to judge understanding and measure improvement e Vocabulary development utilizing over 10 000 terms each defined written in context and illustrated with graphics where applicable Library component with over 225 leveled passages to build comprehension and fluency while reinforcing skills Pronunciation tool that shows proper pronunciation with human mouth video and animated cut aways Complete Administration System with a wide range of reports and student options to c
22. d is fully narrated so the student can work independently Ideally the software is used as a supplement to teacher instruction Using the computer software allows for collaboration between all teachers regular classroom specialists and special education teachers Elementary Intervention for 4 6 grades Reading Horizons can also be taught in the classroom with direct instruction on the computer software or with a combination of both Both instructional modes are designed to work independently however they work together in perfect harmony The Reading Horizons v5 software is perfect because the instructional techniques and content of the course are not condescending to older students Computer software and active multi sensory involvement have been proven to be essential elements in working with special needs students Increased self esteem and the realization that they can read motivate them on to even greater success Visit www ReadingHorizons com rti to view a special documentary highlighting how one school has implemented Discover Intensive Phonics in all three tiers of their RTI model This informative and entertaining video is a visual representation of how to best reach students at all reading levels Also available online is a special expert presentation hosted by Stacy Hurst a reading specialist titled Creating Synergy between Mainstream Reading Instruction and Special Education To view this presentation go to www Rea
23. dingHorizons com community Secondary Intervention for 7 12 grades The Reading Horizons program has been proven to help students age 12 18 learn to read It has been tailored to help students who read below grade level even as low as zero exhibit inadequate spelling skills may have a learning disability such as dyslexia are English Language Learners ELL need to show progress quickly to maintain motivation Reading Horizons v5 software is instructional in nature and fully narrated so the student can work independently Students can go at their own pace and practice as much as needed Every concept taught is presented visually and auditorily allowing students to interact with the software With the addition of new vs features such as Vocabulary Library and the Pronunciation Proficiency tool students have ample opportunity to improve fluency and comprehension skills see pg 24 By the end of our program students are able to read and comprehend high school level words P 800 333 0054 17 Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself The revolutionary reading program for students Grades K 3 Direct Instruction Materials see pg 22 for prices Discover Intensive Phonics is designed to enhance the reading effort so reading becomes automatic fluent enjoyable and meaningful The program is designed to complement and supplement core reading programs with explicit systematic phonics instruction T
24. ds Two day workshop is available when desired H410RH Two Day Intensive Phonics Implementation Workshop H415 Elementary 1 500 00 plus actual expenses up to 25 attendees This workshop includes two days of hands on instruction in the Discover Intensive Phonics DIP methodology It incorporates the skills presented in the Online Workshop and is similar to the H410DIP but uses a more hands on approach Teachers attending this workshop are encouraged to have previously completed the Discover Intensive Phonics Online Workshop www PhonicsTraining com A certificate of completion may be presented to the institution s reading coach facilitator prior to the workshop Teacher Certification Workshop H420 K 12 750 00 plus actual expenses up to 25 attendees Three to five months following the initial Intensive Phonics Workshop H410 DIP an additional day of training is desirable This training is a review of the skills taught in the H410 provides a venue to discuss problems and instructs in the additional skills taught at the end of the program Completion of this third day of training along with practicum hours completion of a written exam and the submission of a 20 minute video modeling classroom instruction qualifies the teacher for teacher certification One Day Intensive Phonics Coaching Workshop H475 K 12 750 00 per day plus Certified Workshop Instructor expenses for each day scheduled additional d
25. ed with Students participating in special education and ELL classes Tool Pre and post test measurement tests accompanying the Reading Horizons program based on the Slosson Oral Reading Test To have a student who is at a Kindergarten level as a junior be able to read now at the fifth grade level and to hear students say they want to go to college and have the confidence that they can you can t put a value on that Charlene Koplin Granite High School Granite High School Salt Lake City Utah student Pretest posttest Increase or d a w 2 es ns so 3 5 8 2 4 2 3 5 6 4 54 4 2 2 0 6 1 ol 9 0 17 11 4 7 2 6 2 11 3 12 0 Pe w w 7 3 11 0 4 0 RO Ov Ge ee S O wo OlNJ gt lw o N D gt ol NO WO 7 4 average ssa oos ast Granite High School ELL Class Evaluator s Observations The evaluator expressed outcomes as incredible and rewarding Of the progress made the evaluator said that there was two to three years progress in four weeks The evaluator said that the gains were significant because they happened over and over with students in her classroom 800 333 0054 11 Professional Development Reading Horizons is dedicated fo your success Since teacher fraining is crucial to the success of any program we provide workshops fo help train educators in all of the methods and maferial
26. ent will customize the curriculum for each student The software correlates exactly with the Teacher s Kit and direct instruction methodology Students hear a warm friendly encouraging human voice presenting each lesson as they see the concepts words and stories illustrated on the screen They will use the keyboard paper and pencil to practice the concepts during each lesson all while receiving constant reinforcement Phonemic awareness and Fun with Phonics activities reinforce concepts in an engaging way Favorite activities include Pizza Pizza and Tomb Reader Upon request one free Teacher s Kit will be included with every five software licenses or 25 online student entries purchased Professional Development see pg 12 Reading Horizons offers affordable one two and three day workshops providing detailed hands on instruction in the methodology and software as well as techniques for effectively integrating the program into the classroom curriculum How can you use Discover Intensive Phonics in your classroom Discover Intensive Phonics is used as a supplement for mainstream K 3 students or for remediation in K 6 The following is an abbreviated implementation timeline A full timeline is located in the community section of our Web site at www ReadingHorizons com Overall the amount of time teachers need to spend teaching any concept should be based on the ability of their students to master that concept this info
27. entary Mainstream Tier I Tier I requires that instruction and assessments be research based and effective in helping students gain academic proficiency Discover Intensive Phonics is a research based program using explicit systematic phonics that can be taught to a full class as well as to small groups Multi sensory involvement throughout the program addresses and appeals to varied learning styles Frequent direct assessments are used to identify levels of proficiency and progress monitoring is continuous It supplements the core basal reading program and has been correlated to most major core publications The program is taught in the K 3 classroom on a daily basis for 30 to 90 minutes Elementary Intervention for K 3 grades Tier II and Ill Discover Intensive Phonics lends itself perfectly to small group instruction Smaller groups can focus more on acceleration not just remediation In smaller groups students can receive better more guided practice By using the same materials and methods taught in Tier I the 30 minutes per session spent in Tier II can help enhance skills and often pre teach classroom lessons Tier II students frequently return to the classroom well ahead of their peers Discover Intensive Phonics has long been used one on one in Tier III with students in special education and those displaying dyslexia ADD and other learning problems E AA TAV The computer software component is instructional in nature an
28. etic code is essential to good reading Move to Volume Two as soon as possible and continue instruction to the end of the program Because they have extensive background in letter names and sounds by now third grade students spend just 30 minutes per day with the program Third graders review and solidify the phonics skills taught in Volume Two beginning with the Five Phonetic Skills Increased time is spent teaching grammar skills parts of speech and exceptions found in Section 13 Direct instruction and computer software can be combined to meet the needs of at risk students The amount of direct instruction time devoted depends on available teacher time See Reading Horizons implementation suggestions on pg 24 for software suggestions 19 800 333 0054 Discover I Discover Intensive Phonics jenueW O I SolJeWULUNS uoss 1 4 licenses 5 9 licenses 10 14 licenses 15 19 licenses 20 24 licenses 25 29 licenses 30 39 licenses 40 49 licenses 50 licenses UBS Unit Price 599 00 license 499 00 license 399 00 license 349 00 license 309 00 license 289 00 license 269 00 license 249 00 license 239 00 license Prices are site based Quantity discounts apply to software purchased at a single site Prices are subject to change without notice gt A AB SF D6 cA TrMESNPR TVWoU foriowsey RM Interim Test 4 Lesson
29. for Speakers of Other Languages Supplement provided at the back of the manual addresses how Reading Horizons instruction can reinforce instruction in self directed learning comprehension pronunciation and grammar Specific resources and application activities include the following e A Self Monitoring Guide for pronunciation that demonstrates sample worksheets that can be customized to help students self evaluate their pronunciation e Pronunciation Guides that show graphics and provide helpful explanations of how to articulate the 42 sounds in English e A correlation between the 42 sounds and the International Phonetic Alphabet IPA e Minimal Pairs Exercises to help students practice and improve their pronunciation and discrimination of the sounds of English e A Word Stress Predictability guide to teach students how to predict word stress of new vocabulary e A Dictionary Skills resource to help students learn how to use a dictionary appropriately when learning new vocabulary A Parts of Speech supplement to enhance students capacity to use English vocabulary beyond the word level In addition ESOL notes are provided in tabbed sections throughout the manuals to provide ELL teaching tips These notes can be adapted to reach various levels of English language learners The English Language Enhancement is a consumable resource for ELL students to supplement their learning of vocabulary pronunciation and cul
30. h the same proven method fo create the most impactful reading experience your anes 5 Will ever have Multi Sensory Computer Software Reading Horizons v5 software was developed for independent use for students ages 10 and above who read below grade level Students are able to work at their own pace and receive the instruction that they need to close the reading gap The software is not condescending on the contrary it helps build self esteem and self confidence in students who have repeatedly failed to learn to read Incorporating the strategies taught in the Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself methodology this software produces rapid gains usually two to five grade levels in 40 60 hours of instruction The latest release Reading Horizons vs is the culmination of 26 years of software development and research and represents the finest reading software in the industry Coupled with the most effective reading strategies this software is exactly what your struggling readers have been waiting for vt Lessons Competency based learning ensures that every student receives the precise level of instruction necessary to maintain high interest while making rapid reading gains Sixty eight multi sensory interactive lessons allow students to prove their understanding of core concepts by taking a skill check at the beginning of each lesson They then receive the appropriate level of instruction to fill the gaps in their reading ability I
31. he non consumable Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself Teacher s Kit contains all necessary materials to teach the program including teacher s manuals enrichment CD practice reinforcement and enrichment materials posters and practice cards The course can be taught to individuals groups or entire classes at the board on a daily basis Visit www ReadingHorizons com to download a sample page Multi Sensory Computer Software see pg 20 for prices Discover Intensive Phonics software is educational technology at its best The software allows students to reinforce concepts learned at the board in an interactive engaging individualized format The Administration System and progress monitoring tools allow instructors to keep their fingers on the pulse of each student without standing over his or her shoulder The software includes 75 lessons 73 practice sessions and 28 stories Phonemic Awareness Activities as well as a progress assessment and interim testing The progress assessment may be administered at any time and determines reading grade level site word competency ability to read nonsense words including an option for the administrator to indicate which part of the word is misread and a phonemic awareness component that can DBs dan Ta ats gt lt Himn i Ne 5AN 1 52 bs TAR pal I JE H FON Oe T ne bre Is it a match Yes cN o improve DIBELS scores The progress assessm
32. he software or a method question from the teacher manuals we are here to help trac I A x Definition a small mark that a thing or person leaves when it passes Context The girl disappeared without leaving a trace Definition to follow something until you find where it comes from Context The police are trying to trace the phone calls 800 333 0054 5 How It Works Discover this revolutionary approach to teaching reading The Reading Horizons program is based on the Discover Intensive Phonics method This method uses multi sensory Orton Gillingham principles of instruction and appeals to students individual learning styles visual auditory tactile or kinesthetic Through direct instruction logical sequencing and multi sensory techniques it accomplishes the primary goal of phonics instruction learning to decode and recognize words rapidly and automatically The design of the program enables teachers to strengthen their understanding of the underlying phonetic structure of our language Instruction is explicit systematic and builds cumulatively progressing from simple skills to more complex Florida Center for Reading Research review of the Discover Intensive Phonics program Explicit Phonics Phonics can be taught implicitly or explicitly Implicit phonics begins with a whole word and looks at beginning sounds ending sounds and context clues Explicit phonics does the reverse incorporating ble
33. ion manipulation and substitution is essential for early grades and is indispensable in deterring dyslexic tendencies The basic fundamentals employed can easily be applied to older students Phonemic awareness not intelligence best predicts reading SUCCESS Our products provide detailed lesson plans and assessment materials for teaching and assessing a student s ability to identify initial medial and final sounds rhyme individual sounds within words number of syllables in words and number of words within sentences Additional activities address manipulation and substitution of phonemes The National Reading Panel found that children who are taught phonics systematically and explicitly make greater progress in reading than those taught with any other type of instruction 2 Phonics Instruction Instruction in the ability to draw relationships between the letters graphemes of written language and the individual sounds phonemes of spoken language This teaches students fo use these relationships to read and write words Discover Intensive Phonics Reading Horizons teach students letter sound associations through multi sensory direct instruction and highly interactive student participation A unique marking system is employed in the program helping students examine and scrutinize the internal structure of words and identify their likely and unlikely patterns Students receive systematic instruction in identif
34. irect Instruction Assessments Mastery Checks are provided in a black line format Software Assessments Reading Horizons and Discover Intensive Phonics The following three assessment tools are incorporated into the Reading Horizons and Discover Intensive Phonics software programs and are administered with the help of an instructor Assessments can be given to students at any time as they progress through the software Detailed reports summarize all of the data in a useful and concise format perfect for teachers to review with students parents or administrators Word Recognition Reading Grade Level This assessment provides a fast accurate calculation of a student s reading grade level Ten lists of 20 words each are provided and correlate to grade levels pre primer through 12th Words from these lists are shown for students to read aloud and include words a student should be able to recognize An administrator will judge whether the student pronounces each word correctly Based on the student s performance an advanced student may be presented with an abbreviated version of the software lessons The word lists were selected based on similar words used in the San Diego Quick Assessment Border Test of Reading Spelling Patterns Rapid Test Wide Range Achievement Test WRAT and the Slosson Oral Reading Test SORT Most Common Words Students are tested on their understanding of site words called Most Common Words If a w s
35. n addition thea la carte approach utilized in the 13 Most Common Words lessons allows students to reinforce sight words using the activities that are best suited for their learning styles All results are displayed on the Dashboard with visuals depicting their scores lessons completed and overall improvement Reading Horizons v5 showcases an entirely new experience for students including controls that allow them to change narrators and other visual effects e Reference lessons have been created for students who need extra grammatical help They can be accessed by students at their discretion or as assigned by the teacher e Students have the option of a male or female voice track and can change it at any time They may also adjust the volume settings and background color e Students are required to pass each lesson at the percentage that the administrator sets in the Administrator system before the subsequent lesson is made available e Reading Horizons v5 lessons provide students with the opportunity to immediately transfer what they are learning in life like situational readings Students will enjoy the various signs ads menus and many more reading opportunities that allow them to apply what they are learning MESSAGE 4i Julie its Jan E to tell you about Meg tel T ped Aer et Aer Alar She So Cute all to the door and Aer date out Front that Ae If REPLAY CO 39 Decoding Skill 1 Standard
36. nd three day workshops reinforced with our online training tool Which program is right for your class Supplement to Intervention in Special Education Reading class Intervention or Remediation in Product Intent K 3 Discover Intensive Basal Supplement Phonics for Yourself K 6 Discover Intensive i Phonics for Intervention P Reading Horizons Middle High Reading Horizons School Intervention EMPOWER teachers with the knowledge that they need Special Education Key Features Research based lesson plans and instruction with software reinforcement provide a solid foudation in reading Students can work at their own pace using computer software or small group intervention Computer software is ideal for older students who need to improve reading skills quickly followed up with teacher led direct instruction 32 Another Sound for C and G Pages 18 19 18 19 24 29 24 29 ReadingHorizons Chapter 3 to reach all learners Coupled with our effective direct instruction and software tools teachers are ready to take on reading problems and win 5 Superior Teacher Support Ask any of our thousands of teachers and they ll tell you that our support is unmatched in the industry We work hard to ensure your reading success Customer support specialists are assigned to every customer and provide access to training and resources to ensure your success Whether it be a technical question regarding t
37. nding and building from a single letter to a word Explicit phonics is essential for students with dyslexia or other learning disabilities The Discover Intensive Phonics program teaches explicit intensive phonics The sounds and rules governing written language are taught in a sequential cumulative manner The program addresses sight words and teaches them from a linguistic standpoint rather than through rote memorization Discover Intensive Phonics addresses and teaches phonological awareness phonological decoding phonological encoding phonological recording print awareness semantics syntax and segmentation Additionally it teaches handwriting spelling directional tracking language arts listening and thinking skills Systematic Phonics The goal of systematic phonics instruction is to give students the knowledge required to analyze and identify just about any word they encounter even to the point of deciphering and reading words they have never seen before Logical Sequence Discover Intensive Phonics is taught in a logical sequence The alphabet is introduced in sets of four consonants and one vowel Each letter is introduced individually and students learn the name sound and formation uppercase and lowercase simultaneously Students are then taught to combine consonants with the vowel sound blending the sounds together in what is called a slide Consonants are then added as ending sounds forming words The ma
38. nics for Yourself Program Overview Software Prices Direct Instruction Prices Reading Horizons New v5 Software Program Overview English Language Learner ELL Application Software Prices Direct Instruction Prices Reading Horizons Community Order Form 10 12 14 16 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 Why Choose Reading Horizons Reading Horizons is an award winning program that has been tested and proven for over 26 years It not only empowers students it empowers teachers with proven strategies to improve reading spelling grammar handwritting listening and thinking skills There are numerous affordable options for feacher instruction The results are fast and guaranteed Top Five Benefits of Reading Horizons Programs Reading Horizons has been researched and proven ina variety of settings and is perfectly aligned with the findings from the National Reading Panel and requirements of No Child Left Behind Research has shown that effective reading programs incorporate explicit systematic sequential phonics instruction which has been a hallmark of our program for almost three decades The results that are achieved through research based instruction speak for themselves Emerging readers become proficient and those needing intervention make rapid gains See our research section on pg 8 for more details Struggling readers need to see progress quickly in order to remain motivated The Discover I
39. nt activities for students while in class or at home Student Workbook activities provide a simple review of the skills taught and allow students to practice marking words read passages that contain applicable text and then apply the skill to see it used in context This consumable workbook is correlated exactly with either the Reading 19 99 ea Horizons software or direct instruction materials m a en Every lesson in the teacher materials references the Price for 20 14 99 ea applicable workbook activity N ReadingHorizons English Language Enhancement English Language Enhancement C614 This booklet provides additional activities for ELL learners as they proceed through the Reading Horizons curriculum It integrates vocabulary strategies pronunciation practice and a culture reference to expand the program s usefulness for 0 99 ea English language learners This item is consumable Price for 20 799 ea ReadingHorizons Reading Library gt ReadingHorizons R di ey ReadingHorizons eading Li gt fasid t Reading Library Teacher Edition FS reading jorizons Reading Library Reading Library Books The Reading Library books contain the passages that are presented in the Reading Horizons software library The passages are leveled from ist 12th grade and include graphics and comprehension questions Book 1 includes passages that range from first to fourth grade Book 2 fifth to sixth and
40. ntensive Phonics method emphasizes phonetic structure and quickly gives students the skills they need to fluently read English Your students will improve two to five grade levels in a matter of months most older students finish the program in fewer than six months Reading Horizons shows rapid progress with most students seeing immediate gains Consequently they experience less frustration than students who are forced to learn in a less structured and systematic format We understand that your funds are always tight and that every dollar must count We challenge you to compare our products with our competitors of the same caliber to see the tremendous value of this program for yourself For that reason we offer FREE technical assistance for the life of our products as well as one free software upgrade Our network products have NO RENEWAL FEES allowing you to pay once and not worry about finding funds every year to sustain the program Many of our materials are non consumable allowing you to continue to reap benefits year after year at no additional cost We know that in order to make lasting change in your reading scores it requires more than adopting a new series or buying more software We provide effective yet simple tools bundled as a system that produce far reaching effects on your reading culture Many teachers dont feel competent in their phonics instruction and need additional training in practical strategies Our one two a
41. ntries 150 entries Limited Administration Access five entries Unlimited Administration Access Chapter 6 AAA A A A A A A A R Alternative Language Narrations 10 Language entry Unit Price 200 00 entry 180 00 entry 160 00 entry 145 00 entry 130 00 entry 120 00 entry 110 00 entry 100 00 entry 199 00 695 00 A 15 annual renewal fee must be paid to maintain access to online software as all records are housed on the Reading Horizons internal server This fee is calculated based on the retail price of the products ordered Quantity discounts apply to multiple sites of one organization Prices are subject to change without notice Languages may be purchased for individual student entries See pg 28 for details Grades 4 12 Online Package H238 The online software works in a different manner than a network or stand alone purchase It is necessary to purchase an entry for each student rather than for each computer Student accounts may be deleted at any time and replaced with new students The software however can be run from an unlimited number of computers at each site provided they have an Internet connection Students can load the software on their home computers at no additional charge Purchase Includes Unlimited 800 line support Free updates and upgrades One unlimited administration access User Manual Lesson Summary Manual Features include Identical lessons
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43. on on the web As the old saying goes When life gives you lemons make lemonade Have your students play this vocabulary game For every answer they get right Reading Horizons donates money toward literacy materials for a school in need a Site of the Month Sia Reading Horizons honors schools that go above and beyond the cause OF THE A foundation for their students Stay tuned your school could be next Help with Funding We are committed to helping you find the funding you need to implement our effective programs in your classroom Browse available grants to find funding options that are right for you Social Networking Reading Horizons blog See what we are up to Find out about product updates and useful information about the education industry Forum Get answers to your questions Share your experience and success with others Connect with product users Our forum is open to educators parents and students alike so start communicating today Facebook Become a fan of Reading Horizons Be in the know about the latest updates and offers 7 Twitter e Follow us on Twitter and be one of the many who tweet with us daily readinghorizons Order Form p ReadingHorizons The Foundation for Reading English Bill To please print Credit card customers must show credit card billing name and address Name Institution Street City State Zip Phone Fax E mail Address Guarantee
44. ordance with the No Child Left Behind Act show overwhelming evidence that explicit systematic phonics is necessary for reading success Systematic phonics instruction teaches a planned sequence of phonics elements rather than highlighting elements as they happen to appear in a text Research findings from the Institute of Education Reform and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development have shown the importance of Explicit intensive work in sound symbol associations Helping students understand the sound structure of the language on a phonemic level Phonics based instruction can change brain activity in students with dyslexia resulting in significant improvements in reading We know that dyslexia is not something children outgrow and our findings suggest that it s never too late for instruction to overcome this disability Study by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Georgetown University Medical Center Five Pillars of Reading Instruction The following overview demonstrates how the National Reading Panel s instructional recommendations have been incorporated into the scope and sequence of Discover Intensive Phonics Reading Horizons products The ability fo notice think about and work with the individual sounds in spoken words Current research indicates phonemic awareness is the strongest predictor of reading success even at the high school level Training in phoneme identificat
45. ram Additional practice and skill reinforcement are provided in the Reading Horizons Student Workbook This workbook helps students review each skill and engages them in additional reading exercises The workbook can be used in conjunction with any of the Reading Horizons Teacher s Kits as part of the in class curriculum or as an in home review The English Language Enhancement is a resource for ELL students to supplement their learning of vocabulary pronunciation and culture See pg 29 for more information Professional Development see pg 12 for prices Reading Horizons offers one two and three day training workshops providing detailed instruction in the use of the methodology and software as well as techniques for effectively integrating the program into the classroom curriculum How Can You Use Reading Horizons In Your Classroom Whether you re a secondary reading teacher a special education teacher or an ELL instructor the Reading Horizons program can adapt to suit your needs e Reading Horizons can be taught using multi sensory direct instruction or individualized interactive computer software A combination of the two approaches provides the perfect balance of group and independent work Students work autonomously at the computer and then receive reinforcement through teacher led direct instruction sessions and use of student workbook e Most students complete the Reading Horizons software curriculum in
46. rmation is presented only as a guide Kindergarten students study Discover Intensive Phonics up through the teaching of blends It is suggested that 30 minutes per day be allowed perhaps broken into two 15 minute segments In addition to phonics and phonemic awareness your students will be learning handwriting listening reading and language arts skills First grade students should spend 60 go minutes per day on Discover Intensive Phonics instruction which incorporates not only phonics but also reading spelling handwriting creative writing vocabulary development grammar problem solving and listening skills Divide the time into three half hour segments using at least one half hour for games and activities in the reinforcement of phonics skills reading and creative writing Enrichment activities are listed for each lesson This program can be adapted to your current reading series as a support system Second grade students should spend 30 45 minutes per day learning and reviewing concepts with specific emphasis on decoding multi syllabic words Quickly review Volume One consonant vowel slides word formation and blends It will serve as a diagnostic to determine if any individual student needs extra CY h help with a specific skill If they do use the computer software volunteers teacher s aides or parents to assist If the entire class is confronted with a problem take time to correct it because the alphab
47. s used in our program 7 2 A gt e a a Two Day Intensive Phonics Workshop H410DIP Elementary 1 500 00 plus actual expenses up to 25 attendees The H410 is two days of hands on instruction in the Discover Intensive Phonics course Attendees will be familiarized with the history of the methodology instructed in the basic framework of the program starting with the alphabet all the way through syllabication and participate in games and activities to become familiar with what the students experience The workshop is hands on and engaging Teachers are empowered with the proven strategies to help their students reading improve Attendees are also instructed in implementation and are familiarized with the different options for presenting the program to their students One Day Reading Horizons Training H450 Secondary 750 00 plus actual expenses up to 25 attendees The H450 is a one day workshop for secondary and adult education teachers in which they are instructed in the methodology and software Attendees are taught the framework of the program from the slides to syllabication The workshop is hands on and engaging They are instructed on the best place to start with older students and are taken through the software in great detail They become familiar with both the student and the administration side of the software and are guided as to the best method of instruction to meet their students nee
48. showing tongue placement and whether the sound is voiced or voiceless Students equipped with a microphone can record themselves practicing each sound and can compare their pronunciation with the narrator s The Pronunciation Proficiency tool allows students Sign up now at www ReadingHorizons com for a free 30 day trial of Reading Horizons v5 Experience for yourself the most impactful reading experience you can ever give your students The Administration system is both powerful and user friendly Teacher specific logins sort students accordingly and allow teachers to customize the program based on student needs Reports compare and contrast student performance and provide varying views of critical data including time spent in every activity student performance on lessons tests and individual skills and comprehensive assessment data New charting features allow teachers to compare student performance with their previous scores and with their peers Teacher directed progress assessments are also launched through the Administration system The online version provides all of the aforementioned functionality but also allows administrators to move students between sites and increase or decrease student access across sites with the click of a button Students may also access the program from home for no additional fee See pg 31 for l pricing and details Class Roll Report PDF Class Roll Report SELECTAPPLICATION v
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50. terial is consolidated for students who know the alphabet Sentence structure begins following the introduction of the second set of consonants and vowels As each new set of letters is introduced it is combined with those letters previously learned The program continues through the entire alphabet then adds blends Long vowel sounds are taught and the five phonetic skills are presented helping students know and identify the five patterns of English words Next a two step decoding skill is taught Skillful readers ability to read long words depends on their ability to break words into syllables Discover Intensive Phonics teaches students to break words into syllables and apply the Five Phonetic Skills they ve learned to decode the words Consequently they can read words of any length The remaining sounds are taught r controlled vowels digraphs special vowel sounds etc each new principle building upon previously learned skills As students move through the logical sequence of the course they experience learning success in incremental steps while receiving continuous positive reinforcement of previously learned skills SEARCH Standard ReadingHorizons Chapter 1 z REPLAY 4 Unique Marking System The Discover Intensive Phonics reading method utilizes a unique marking system that allows students to identify vowels vowel sounds digraphs and so forth within whole words Marking the words strengthens
51. the corresponding lesson Students are able to choose words that they are most interested in learning and may also use the search feature to bolster their vocabulary The Vocabulary component provides over 10 000 The Library provides over 225 high interest reading passages in 15 different genres ranging from sports to technology Students are given a reading assessment to determine their level and are then allowed to practice reading passages of interest to improve fluency and comprehension Teacher controls encourage students to continue practicing and advancing through the material All passages have a grade level equivalent and a Lexile score and range from 1st 12th grade levels Passages are timed and include comprehension questions to test understanding Challenge words are highlighted to pre teach vocabulary words that supersede skills that have been previously taught Students can click on words in passages to learn their meanings and to see them used in context A composite fluency score which combines reading rate and comprehension is calculated based on speed and accuracy Students are encouraged to improve this score through repetition and practice continued on pg 26 800 333 0054 25 Reading HoriZonS sns 4 12 continued to practice hearing the sounds of the alphabet watching as theyre formed on the screen Live footage of a mouth pronouncing each sound is provided as well as animated cutaways
52. the visual ability to identify patterns and is always accomplished in a left to right sequence The marking system and decoding process employed in Discover Intensive Phonics provides a working knowledge of likely and unlikely sequences of letters and gives students the ability to easily break words into syllables Through the use of simple diacritical markings students learn to decode one syllable and multisyllabic words by analyzing the internal structure of the word Florida Center for Reading Research review of the Discover Intensive Phonics program Multi Sensory Discover Intensive Phonics is presented to students through a multi sensory methodology that encompasses the visual auditory kinesthetic and tactile modalities All of the modalities have been employed to address each individual learning style Students need the visual and tactile experience to secure what they ve learned auditorily Interactive computer software has been designed to provide a multi sensory experience with a human voice audio soundtrack visual screen displays and tactile use of the keyboard mouse and screen amp Eiders Y Individualized The Discover Intensive Phonics approach provides an opportunity for students to work at their own level and at their own pace The program reaches the struggling students while offering the ability to tailor fit the lesson plan to more advanced readers Work can be individualized or done
53. their phonology and reading skills Benefits Students learn pronunciation of individual phonemes and their sound application in words Increases vocabulary by teaching the meaning of words through the use of graphics definitions and context sentences Spelling skills improve dramatically Students more accurately perceive individual words in spoken sentences resulting in significantly more accurate dictations Students see significant gains in their reading abilities in only a few weeks Provides a highly motivating learning environment in which students can move at their own pace Builds student confidence and self esteem ELL Tools Incorporated in the Software Alternative Language Narrations A click of the mouse gives students directions narrated in Spanish Mandarin Chinese Japanese or Haitian Creole making the software available to students who do not Sentences and Intonation ReadingHorizons Chapter What did you say What did you say your name was cose AUDIO f E o f Reference Lesso Min a a E nn E REPLAY Go understand basic English Watch for additional languages to be added in the future Narration must be purchased separately See pg 30 for prices Pronunciation Proficiency Tool e Displays the 42 sounds of English in animated illustrations showing the proper placement of the tongue movement of the mouth and whether the sound is voiced or voiceless when pronounced
54. tudent scores above 85 percent on this section the software will automatically customize the course to bypass Most Common Words instruction Reports show a list of words missed The Most Common Words lessons may be overridden manually as well Word Segmentation Nonsense Words This assessment is divided into two portions of 40 words each The first 40 words test for recognition of individual phonemes The second 40 continue that process and also test for mispronunciation based on the phonetic pattern of a word including silent e adjacent vowels and other patterns When a word is mispronounced the test administrator has the ability to identify the individual phonemes missed Test reports will then contain detailed information on those phonemes as well as the decoding patterns most often misread by the student The Discover Intensive Phonics software contains a fourth instructor administered assessment that determines a student s phonological phonemic awareness skills Reading Horizons Administration Portal Search Go SITE CLASS ROLL ADMINISTRATORS REPORTS Class Roll Report Student Summary Report Assessment Report PDF Assessment Report Wed Dec 30 2009 ae ee eo Wed Dec 30 2009 lv Student Jeff Burgess Date Enrolled Wed Dec 30 2009 N o Grade Level 6 w esponses ly orvect 8 w 4 D oO K 1 2 3 4 5 X Word Lists 4ed papaes JO sasuodsoy Fx
55. ture while using the Reading Horizons program Students engage in various vocabulary strategies that can be practiced and self evaluated to help students learn which vocabulary strategies work best for them Students are then encouraged to implement these strategies while working with the Reading Horizons material to enhance their vocabulary development Students also learn how to self monitor their pronunciation as they are provided opportunities to practice and evaluate their pronunciation while using the Reading Horizons program Finally students are provided a resource that orients them to cultural applications to enhance their learning of English gt ReadingHorizons English Language Enhancement Minimal Pairs ESOL Supplement Supplement g oath WO sgfwith dy Phj with f MM with Js M Qwith wO got cot doe hat fat line sign vat fat ESOL Supplement Supplement Minimal Pairs CONSONANTS foj with J bi with lol with My MO with a JM with je bad dad ri hold fold heei feel hole foal hall fal gum come x goat coat gt MAL I with fey Of witty J Jef with af fid with Jes Jef with fi COOL NANANA AAAA Nn 800 333 0054 29 Reading Horizons Network Package H228N Network licenses are purchased for each concurrent client computer The software may be loaded on any number of computers but student access is dictate
56. ues through the program Chapter Tests Reading Horizons Software Six chapter tests are administered at the end of each chapter i and work like the Interim Tests in the Discover Intensive Phonics software In addition to testing students understanding of all concepts taught to that point the test offers students a refresher track to enhance skills and to remind them of key concepts Students are not allowed to continue on until they prove themselves proficient in the material at the end of each chapter Reports available in the administration system provide detailed results on student performance Chapter 1 Test ReadingHorizons www ReadingHorizons com and click on the Community link to create a FREE 30 day trial account The Q Try any of the four computer assessment tools described in this section FREE OF CHARGE Please visit assessments may also be purchased for 49 per year 800 333 0054 15 Response fo Intervention Tiers Tier 3 SPED Title 1 ELL Students who need intensive instruction 1 5 of students Tier 2 At Risk and ELL Students who need explicit instruction 5 10 of students Tier 1 General Education Curriculum 80 90 of students Reading Horizons and Discover Intensive Phonics can play a major role in each of the three Response to Intervention tiers and if used for all three tiers can strengthen students skills as they learn and reinforce learned principles Elem
57. ying blends the 42 sounds of the alphabet and the phonetic patterns used to form English words They are simultaneously immersed in language development sentence structure spelling and handwriting skills As students move through this logical sequence of information each step provides constant positive reinforcement of previously learned skills As Sally Shaywitz member of the National Reading Panel wrote in her book Overcoming Dyslexia Letters linked to phonemes are no longer meaningless marks on paper but like Cinderella have been transformed into something truly spectacular language Decoded into phonemes words are processed automatically by the language system The reading code is deciphered Overcoming Dyslexia 2003 pg 51 3 Fluency Instruction Instruction in the ability to read text accurately and quickly either silently or orally Neuroscientists are learning more about how this fluency is developed Fluent reading is established after the individual reads the word at least four times using accurate phonologic processing slow accurate sounding out Fluency is built word by word and entirely dependent on repeated accurate sounding out of the specific word Fluency is not established by memorizing what words look like but rather by developing correct neural phonologic models of the word We now know fluency is not the apparent visual recognition of an entire word but rather the retrieval of the ex
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