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MULTISENSORY STRUCTURED LANGUAGE EDUCATION Helping my child learn to read.

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MULTISENSORYSTRUCTUREDLANGUAGEEDUCATION

Helping my child learn to read.

Why MSLE?

Written by staff at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Builds on the success of the Dyslexia Training Program

Supported by research Training provided by the Shelton School

and Evaluation Center of Dallas, Texas www.shelton.org

What is MSLE?

Simultaneously use more than one sense in learning Visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile

Systematic and Cumulative Consistent daily materials and procedures that

build on previously taught concepts.

Direct Instruction Each concept is presented through discovery,

practiced and reviewed periodically.

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia Characteristics

Misread common words Reading is choppy Issues with spelling Has difficulty rhyming and

mispronounces words It is unexpected in relation to other

cognitive abilities

Dyslexic Brain

The parts that control word analysis and word forms are affected.

Dyslexia is not…

Reversing of letters or numbers Not cured with color over lays Never out grow it

MSLE Addresses the Five Essential Components of Reading

Instruction Phonemic Awareness

Integrated into daily lessons Phonics

This is a phonics based program Reading fluency

Students begin reading words for accuracy and automaticity within the first few days

Vocabulary development and the implementation of reading comprehension strategies are also integrated into the daily lesson

The Schedule

Alphabet Alphabet recognition, missing letter deck,

before and after, ABC order Review previous material Introduction of new information Instant words

Sight words Reading practice

Words and sentences

The Schedule

Spelling deck I say a sound, you write the letter or letters

Phonemic awareness mouth pictures, how we make the sounds,

ability to blend and manipulate sounds in words

Spelling practice Comprehension skills

Building word knowledge Building comprehension strategies

Why Cursive?

Only one method to learn Only one place to start for lower case

letters Reinforces left to right Reduces reversals Flowing and rhythmic movements

Home Practice is Important.

Typical learners need 5-15 accurate pairings of info. A student that has a learning difference needs 1500 accurate pairings of information to move the information to memory.

Practicing at home provides additional practice.

Children find important what their parents find important.

Home Practice Routine

Shared between parent and child Parent should monitor the accurate pairing

of information RAP pages

Rapid Accurate Practice 5 minutes Check for understanding of vocabulary

Handwriting Practice with letter shapes covered in class

Home Practice: Tips for Parents

Establish a routine Create a work area Choose an appropriate time Be consistent

References

Coffman, N. M. (2012) Shelton academic language approach (SALA). Unpublished manuscript, Shelton School and Evaluation Center, Dallas, Texas.

Birsh, J. R. (2011) Multisensory teaching of basic language skills. (2nd ed.) Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

A reading checklist—helping your child become a reader. (n.d.) Retrieved August 29, 2013, from http://www2.ed.gov/print/parents/academic/help/reader/part8.html

Coffman, N. M. (2009) The shelton model for teaching organization and study skills. Unpublished manuscript, Shelton School and Evaluation Center, Dallas, Texas.