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Kathryn Thorburn: www.langaugeandlearning.com.au
Systematic Synthetic Phonics Tier 1 Programs (Whole Class K – 2/3)
Jolly Phonics Initial Lit Sounds Write Little Learners PLD Resources Oxford Reading Tree Get Reading Right
Where Written?
UK Australia UK Australia Australia UK Australia
Instructional Method?
Explicit Teaching / Explicit Direct Instruction
direct instruction for reading and spelling
direct instruction for reading and spelling
Explicit Teaching / Explicit Direct Instruction
Explicit Teaching / Explicit Direct Instruction
Explicit Teaching / Explicit Direct Instruction
Explicit Teaching / Explicit Direct Instruction
Scripted?
No Yes for Reading & Spelling instruction
Yes for Reading and Spelling Instruction
No No No No
Can staff teach program without attending PD?
Yes No No – Must sign a written agreement
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Decodable Readers?
Recommending use of Dandelion Readers
Yes for Foundation & Year 1 (Year 2 still to be released)
Yes & also maps to Dandelion Readers
Yes – final level 7.5 not yet published due June 2019
Yes - VC / CVC / CVCC - Kindergarten
Yes – Fiction and Non Fiction -
Floppy’s Phonics
Traditional Tales
Songbird Phonics
Yes
Can you fast track more capable students?
Yes Not recommended at Kinder level
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Limitations / Things to Know
Recommends using Dandelion Readers alongside Jolly Phonics
Year 2 Program – not yet released
Teacher activity book not yet published for level 7.3, 7.4 or 7.5 however Sound Check 2 is the suitable substitute
Will require additional readers
Are Decodable Readers available as an app?
No No Yes – limited options Yes – all No No No
Placement Tests & Progress Monitoring
Teacher Developed Yes Yes – Sounds Write Placement Test
Dandelion Readers Placement Test
https://www.phonicbooks.co.uk/advice-and-resources/advice-and-resources-for-teachers/where-to-start/
Yes – email Maureen
- Placement Test - Unseen decodable
benchmarking passages
- Phonological Awareness Assessment tool in Development
Yes Yes
https://www.bookdepository.com/Oxford-Reading-Tree-Floppys-Phonics-Sounds-and-Letters-Planning-Assessment--Resources-Book--CD-Debbie-Hepplewhite-Roderick-Hunt-Mr-Alex-Brychta/9780198486077
Yes
Ongoing costs
No Yes – student workbooks
No No No No No
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Can it be used as a Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention
Yes Tier 2
MiniLit
MacqLit
Tier 3
Reading Tutor Program
Spell It
Yes – both Yes - both Yes Yes Yes
BLM Resources
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Websites / Australian Distributor
www.jollyeducation.com.au
www.multilit.com http://www.sounds-write.co.uk/page-98-australia.aspx
http://littlelearnersloveliteracy.com.au
https://pld-literacy.org/product/phonic-and-sight-word-sequence/
https://pld-literacy.org/product/multi-pack-stage-1-phonic-dictation/
https://www.oup.com.au/primary/comprehension/oxford-reading-tree
http://www.getreadingright.com.au
Kathryn Thorburn: www.langaugeandlearning.com.au
Other Alternatives - Cracking the ABC Code
http://crackingtheabccode.com
- Reading Mastery / Spelling Mastery (Tier 1) / Corrective Reading (Decoding) & Spelling Through Morphographs (Tier 2 & 3) (D.I) https://www.mheducation.com.au/school-teacher
- Read Write Inc.
https://www.oup.com.au/primary/comprehension/read-write-inc / https://www.oup.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/106266/PRIM_RWI_BROCHURE_2017_PPS_Cropped.pdf
- Phonics International / No Nonsense Phonics.
https://phonicsinternational.com https://lioncrest.com.au/no-nonsense-phonics-skills
- Letters & Sounds. https://www.smartkids.com.au/collections/letters-sounds/products/letters-and-sounds-teaching-manual# (Click on Resource Downloads for free access) https://www.smartkids.com.au/collections/letters-sounds
- Spelfabet Resources. www.spelfabet.com.au
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Tier 2 & 3 Interventions
Sounds Write
http://sounds-write.co.uk
• Requires training in the program • Suitable for students K-12 • Placement Test included • Maps to decodable readers from Phonics Books UK, Forward with Phonics Resources • Tier 1, Tier 2 & Tier 3 Resource
MiniLit
http://www.multilit.com
• Requires training in the program • Suitable for students Year 1 & 2 (Stage 1) • Placement Test included • Maps to decodable readers from InitiaLit • Tier 2 program – group size 3 – 5 students • Intensity 30 minutes 3 - 4 times / week
MacqLit
http://www.multilit.com
• Requires training in the program • Suitable for students 3 - 6 • Placement Test included • Maps to decodable readers from InitiaLit • Tier 2 program – group size 3 – 5 students • Intensity 30 minutes 3 - 4 times / week
Kathryn Thorburn: www.langaugeandlearning.com.au
MultiLit – Reading Tutor Program
http://www.multilit.com
• Requires training in the program • Suitable for students Year 2 + • Placement Test included • Only addresses Reading (Use Spell it for Spelling) • Tier 3 Program • Intensity 15 -20 minutes 3-4 times / week
Little Learners Love Literacy
http://littlelearnersloveliteracy.com.au
• Suitable for students K- 3 • Placement Test included • Maps to decodable readers from Little Learners Love Literacy • Maps to Spell Check Resources Book 1 & 2 • Tier 1, Tier 2 & Tier 3 Resource
Corrective Reading (Decoding) – Levels A, B1, B2, C
https://www.mheducation.com.au/corrective-reading
• Direct Instruction Program from University of Oregon • Tier 2 program • Suitable for Students from Year 3 -12 • Placement Test Free to Download https://www.nifdi.org/resources/free-
downloads/programs/reading/corrective-reading • Group Size up to 20 students • Students need to be grouped by level • Required intensity 30-45 minutes 3 – 4 times / week
Kathryn Thorburn: www.langaugeandlearning.com.au
Spelling Mastery – Levels A, B, C, D, E, F
https://www.mheducation.com.au/spelling-mastery
• Direct Instruction Program from University of Oregon • Tier 1 or 2 program • As a Tier 2 program - suitable for students from Year 3 -12 • Placement Test Free to Download https://www.nifdi.org/resources/free-
downloads/programs/spelling/spelling-mastery • Group Size up to 20 students • Students need to be grouped by level • Required intensity 30-45 minutes 3 – 4 times / week • Each level is a 12 month program
Spelling Through Morphographs
https://www.mheducation.com.au/school-teacher
https://www.mheducation.com.au/prek-12/catalogues
• Direct Instruction Program from University of Oregon • Tier 2 program • Condenses Levels C – F of Spelling Mastery into a 12 month catch up program • If a student places at Level A or B of Spelling Mastery they must do Spelling Mastery, however if
they place at Level C or beyond they can do Spelling Through Morphographs • Placement Test Free to Download https://www.nifdi.org/resources/free-
downloads/programs/spelling/spelling-through-morphographs • Group Size up to 20 students • Students need to be grouped by level • Required intensity 30-45 minutes 3 – 4 times / week
Kathryn Thorburn: www.langaugeandlearning.com.au
Cracking the ABC Code https://crackingtheabccode.com
Toe by Toe https://www.toe-by-toe.co.uk
That Reading Thing / That Spelling Thing https://thatreadingthing.com
https://thatspellingthing.com
Spelfabet Resources https://www.spelfabet.com.au
SPELD SA http://www.speld-sa.org.au/free-resources.html
Reading Doctor http://www.readingdoctor.com.au
Nessy (Reading and Spelling) https://www.nessy.com/uk/
RAVE-O (Maryanne Wolf) http://www.voyagersopris.com/docs/default-source/literacy/rave-o/natl_raveo_overview.pdf?sfvrsn=1034f5ee_2
https://www.silvereye.com.au/prod2942-RAVE-O-Toolkit#.WwqQU2ZL3jA
Kathryn Thorburn: www.langaugeandlearning.com.au
Forward with Phonics
- The Drop in Series - Phonics Stories for Older Learners - Phonics Resources for Older Learners
http://www.forwardwithphonics.com/resources.html
Phonics Books UK
Catch up Readers Ages 8 – 14+
- Moon Dog Series - Magic Belt Series - Alba Series - Totem Series - Rescue Series - Talisman Series - Titan’s Gauntlets - Amber Guardians
https://www.phonicbooks.co.uk
https://www.phonicbooks.co.uk/advice-and-resources/advice-and-resources-for-teachers/
TAP (Teen and Adult Phonics) http://www.focusontap.com
Other Resources Syllables http://www.readingrockets.org/article/six-syllable-types Florida Center for Reading Research (Free Resources) http://www.fcrr.org/Curriculum/SCAindex.shtm Morphology Resources https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Greek-Latin-Morphology-Cards-Orton-Gillingham-3608860