WRS

Top 5 Resources

Wilson , B., & O'connor, J. (n.d.). Effectiveness of the Wilson Reading System used in Public School Training.

http://www.uft.org/files/attachments/doe-wilson-administrators-reference-guide.pdf

http://www.wilsonlanguage.com/webcasts/wc_wrs/wrs_presentation.html

http://www.wilsonlanguage.com/PDF/FCRR_WilsonReadingSystem_Report.pdf

http://www.wilsonlanguage.com/PDF/Product_Catalog_WRS.pdf

Cons of the Wilson Reading Program

Cons for students:

*there is no color or pictures in student materials

*low IQ students or those with language processing difficulties may have a hard time learning the concepts.

Cons for teachers:

*teacher driven when city wants a student centered model.

*training is necessary for the teacher to be effective.

*most teachers will need training beyond the 3-day applied methods workshop; which may lead to more money being spent and more time out of school.

*if a teacher wants a whole class reading program the Wilson Reading Program could be too basic for average grade-level students.

Pros of The Wilson Reading Program

Wilson Reading Program

Pros for students:

* proven to work when other programs have failed

*the program is varied and keeps the students interests because it includes short mini lessons that are 3 to 5 minutes in length

*the program has no pictures, which causes students to use word clues to decode (which can also be seen as a possible con)

*the program covers the “Big Five” reading essentials:

1. phonic awareness,

2. phonics

3. decoding

4. vocabulary and comprehension

5. spelling and mechanics of writing.

Pros for teachers:

*reasonably priced materials

* high quality training to ensure that you are able to implement the program correctly and effectively

*set by step instruction manuals are provided so you can move through the lessons seamlessly.

Implementing Wilson Reading System

Intensive - 12 Step Curriculum

Can take up to 2-3 years to implement entire curriculum.

Student Focus

All students in grades 2-12 and adults who are not making sufficient progress in intervention or who may require more intensive instruction due to a language-based learning disability/dyslexia

Lesson Length

60–90 minutes, 2-5 times/week in a 1:1 setting; or 45-90 minutes daily in a small group (up to 6 students) setting

Setting

Special education classroom, resource room, literacy center, adult education

Instructor

Wilson Level I and II Certifications recommended

WRS Lesson Plan

By: Ms. Yip

• 30- 90 Minutes
• 10-parts.
• lesson moves at a quick pace with constant interaction between the teacher and students

Parts 1-5 emphasize word study (30 Minutes)

Parts 6-8 emphasize spelling (30 Minutes)

Parts 9-10 emphasize fluency and comprehension (30 Minutes)

Parts of WRS--Steps 9-10

Fluency/Comprehension

9. Students read controlled text passage and the teacher models prosody as needed. Teacher guides student comprehension and retell as

needed

10. Teacher engages students with high interest, narrative or expository text. Teacher asks for comprehension through visualization, and develops vocabulary and oral expressive language skills. Students read enriched, non-controlled text.

Parts of WRS--Steps 6-8

SPELLING

6. Students fluently provide letter(s) to match dictated

sound(s).

7. Students make words with letter tiles or syllable cards. Teacher weaves questions and students demonstrate knowledge of word structure and spelling rules.

8. Students write five sounds, five words, nonsense words, sight words, and two-three sentences. Teacher guides questioning and notebook use before student writes. If student makes an error while writing, teacher guides correction before moving on.

Parts of WRS--Step 1-5

WORD STUDY

Tier 3 - Wilson Reading System

1. Students provide letter names from the keyword sounds they hear.

2. Teacher makes words with sound or syllable cards and discusses word structure. Students read words and demonstrate knowledge of word structure.

3. Teacher and students discuss word structure and read card packets. High frequency/sight words practiced.

4a. Students read word lists from WRS Student Reader.

b. Charting should be done each lesson (for 1:1 instruction and weekly (for groups) – see individual student charts.

5. Sentences tracked and read by students with proper

phrasing (modeled by teacher as needed). Challenging

vocabulary is discussed when found in sentences.

Tier 2 - Just Words

Tier 3 of the Wilson Reading Program is the Wilson Reading System. This is the most intensive tier of the program. This tier focuses on students grades 2-12 and adults who have a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia, or who have not internalized the sound-symbol system for reading and spelling. The Wilson Reading System is unique and it sets itself apart from other programs because it makes all instruction multisensory and interactive.

Tier 2 of the Wilson Reading Program focuses on an intervention strategy for students in grades 4 through 12 and adults who are decoding and encoding below grade level. “Just Words is a highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students 4-12th grade and adults who have mild to moderate gaps in their decoding and spelling proficiency but do not require intensive intervention.” (2016 Wilson Language Training Corporation) This program is designed for students with below average grade level decoding and spelling scores and should be accompanied with other literature-rich programs, such as the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum.

Tier 1 - Fundations

Wilson Reading Program

Wilson Fundations is the program in Tier 1, designed for students in Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Early intervention is set up for all Kindergarten to 3rd grade students who are struggling or at-risk readers in the lowest 30th percentile. Wilson Fundations provides research-based materials and strategies essential to a comprehensive reading, spelling, and handwriting program. The Wilson Fundations lessons generally takes 30 minutes daily to service a student who is on the prevention scale, whereas a student who the Wilson Fundations is being used as an early intervention, would be serviced 30 minutes daily, 3-5 times during the week.

The Wilson Reading Program is a three tiered platform designed for students in Kindergarten to 12th grade. The system focuses on both general education and special education students as well as students with Dyslexia. It can also be beneficial for students who are English Language Learners (ELLs).