Read Kwik  software lessons have age appropriate tutorials providing "Why" and "How" for learning each skill.  Lessons are not demeaning to older students and adults while providing basic decoding skills.

Daily Warm-up:

• Students should orally pronounce each Combination while viewing the Combination Chart.
• Orally repeat rules to control C, G, & Y.
• Say both long and short vowels in isolation.

This complete exercise varies between 10-15 minutes; excellent for learning as the entire range of reading skills are reviewed.  Blends may be added to daily warm-up if appropriate.

Read Kwik software lessons may always be revisited by students requiring more practice. Most reinforcement occurs during reading when unknown words are met and decoded immediately using the 3-Step system.

Following introductory lessons, students should practice a variety of words using the 3-Steps. Initial lessons should be guided by the teacher-parent-tutor asking 3 questions:  

• Any Combination?

• Any Borrowers?

• Any vowels not part of a Combination? 

On-going marking practice should include:

• Key words marked before reading any material;

• Unknown words during oral reading;

• Spelling words for visual memory and then count sounds for auditory memory.

• Select and practice challenging words to develop skills and confidence. There are 75,000 practice words in the Read Kwik software.

• Unknown words during silent reading on separate paper.

• Use 2-4 Combinations per lesson; have students generate words for each Combination.

• Use Flashcards with choral response from group or individual when tutoring.

• Practice marking words contained in Mixed Practice of Learning Center masters.

• Be creative!  There are many methods available not listed.

Oral reading should occur with all students regardless of age and ability, 3 to 5 times a week.  Author used this method successfully with kindergarten, elementary, adolescent and adult students, including prisoners in a federal prison.

Some students may require extended lessons using pencil & paper activities. Worksheets are available in the Learning Center Masters. 

Encourage students to read materials with challenging vocabulary and concepts.  To not know a word should be a challenge to students, not a defeat.