What are drill cards used for?

These phonetic cards are designed for use with an Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction. They also make a great addition to any multisensory reading program. The cards are organized into three sets of separately numbered cards, each set designated by a color.

Does Orton-Gillingham use phonics?

Is the Orton-Gillingham Approach phonics-based? Yes, the Orton-Gillingham Approach uses systematic phonics to teach language and promote mastery in students with dyslexia. This approach encourages students to grasp the sound-symbol relationship that is necessary to understand alphabetic systems of writing.

What is the visual drill in Orton-Gillingham?

In the Visual Drill, the teacher shows the students the cards one at a time on which are written the letter/letters known. The student produces the sound the letter/letters make. When a child blocks on a sound, the teacher helps the child. The correction is made immediately.

What order should I teach Orton-Gillingham?

The Orton-Gillingham order to teach letters has five main sequential steps to implement effectively. The steps, which come with sub steps, include phonological awareness, Teaching letters, syllabification, irregular words, and oral reading.

Does Lexia use Orton-Gillingham?

Though the Orton-Gillingham Approach may not be familiar to some of us by name, its influence on the literacy programs of today are undeniable—in fact, our programs at Lexia Learning are based on the principles established by Dr. Orton and Anna Gillingham.

What are the steps of Orton-Gillingham?

What Does The Orton-Gillingham Lesson Look Like?

What is the 3 part drill Orton Gillingham?

Simply put, the Three-Part Drill is a three-step process that serves as a reading and spelling review of previously introduced sounds and skills. It includes 3 methods of review: visual, auditory, and blending.

What is an auditory drill?

The auditory drill is exactly the opposite. In this drill, the instructor will produce a sound and the student is tasked with providing what letter (or letters) make that sound. For example, if the prompt was “what says /m/?” the student would have to write down or identify the letter ‘m.

Is structured literacy the same as Orton-Gillingham?

The term “Structured Literacy” is not designed to replace Orton Gillingham, Multi-Sensory, or other terms in common use. It is an umbrella term designed to describe all of the programs that teach reading in essentially the same way.

Is Orton-Gillingham the same as Wilson?

Wilson Reading System and Orton-Gillingham are multisensory reading programs proven to teach literacy to struggling readers. Orton-Gillingham offers a structured approach that allows for adaptation based on student needs. Wilson is a systematic approach where student starts at the beginning to ensure mastery.