What word study program does everyone use? K-2, 3-5, different ones? The same? Pros and cons. We use Fundations K-2 and Words Their Way 3-5 and seeing some gaps. Thanks!

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I am a middle school reading specialist. I serve more than 10% of the student population with significant gaps. I feel that Words Their Way word study in Elementary school is a problem. Too many students do not develop the necessary skills. I advocate for structured, systematic phonics instruction for decoding instruction and foundational skills. Because so many of my students lack the word level skills necessary to become proficient readers, I provide Orton-Gillingham based Multisensory instruction to try to bridge the gaps.

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I would like to know more about pros and cons of words their Way. I bought a book and seems like it could not be a standalone assessment? What benefits do you see from it?

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I like Brainspring’s Phonics First and Structures approaches, which are based on Orrin-Gillingham and approved by the International Dyslexia Association. They provide systematic, explicit instruction and is not a heavily scripted, formulaic method. I switched to this from WTW because students were stuck.

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Fundations k3 and lexia 4-6. Yes we still have gaps.

We use Fundations K-2, and then Project Read (OG knock-off) to continue for those who still need support. Very similar in structure. I feel they work well together. I use the Project Read spelling units to coincide with my instruction. I like them more and more each year I use them.

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