Systematic Synthetic Phonics Programs Overview · Kathryn Thorburn: Systematic Synthetic Phonics...

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





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


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


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


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


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


• 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


MultiLit – Reading Tutor Program


• 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


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


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


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

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