The key component in Orton-Gillingham or any Structured LiteracyTM methodology is direct instruction. Instruction should be explicit, systematic, sequential, and multi-sensory. This begins with directly teaching students new concepts. There is a routine that is followed on a regular basis.
The Blending portion of the Three-Part Drill can be used in a variety of ways. Here are some of our favorite variations: Human Blending Board: You can do a gross motor activity with your students. Have students hold the initial
Using the Blue Flip Chart, Phoneme/Grapheme Card Pack, and Phoneme/Grapheme Chart, the Three-Part Drill and Vowel Intensive should be administered at least two to three times per week for general education classrooms or daily for intervention and Kindergarten. This
Now that you’ve assessed your students, the Three-Part Drill and Vowel Intensive should be administered at least two to three times per week for general education classrooms or daily for intervention and Kindergarten, using the Blue Flip Chart, Phoneme/Grapheme Card
Where do you begin instruction after completing your assessments? The starting point for instruction will be determined based on your results and the grade/Tier of RTI that you teach. If you teach general education, you may review any missed concepts
Assessment is an essential part of teaching. It is necessary to find a baseline for instruction and benchmark three times a year for Tier 1 students. Progress monitoring is also essential for students in Tiers 2 and 3 of RTI.
Now that you’ve taken The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education’s Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Plus Training, you’re probably wondering how to begin organizing yourself. In the back section of your Training Manual (Master’s section), there are several pages that can help you get organized.
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