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The Schenck School Reading Model

The Schenck School Reading Model encompasses five essential elements that are crucial for teaching reading and writing to dyslexic students. These elements are designed to address the unique challenges faced by dyslexic learners and are rooted in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. By focusing on these key components, we ensure that our students receive a comprehensive, effective, and personalized education that empowers them to succeed academically and beyond.

Learning Environment

  • Positive student-teacher environment

  • Diagnostic, appropriately paced and cumulative

  • Similar learning profiles

  • Oral language

Decoding and Encoding

  • Alphabetic principle
  • Letter formation
  • Syllables
  • Decoding/encoding
  • Morphology
  • Oral language

Phonological & Phonemic Awareness

  • Phonological/morphological awareness
  • Phonemic awareness
  • Oral language

Writing

  • Handwriting
  • Written expression
  • Language structure: syntax, grammar & usage
  • Oral language

Reading Comprehension

  • Background knowledge
  • Discussion, reasoning, making connection
  • Language structure: syntax, grammar & usage
  • Literary structures
  • Vocabulary/morphology
  • Fluency
  • Oral language