Encourage the student to improve their reading comprehension by visualizing what they are reading. Explain that this is thinking in pictures, like making a movie. Select a paragraph that uses descriptive language and is at an appropriate reading level. After the student has read the content, ask what images come to mind.

Here's an intervention for spellers who are frustrated with words that don't follow the rules. I usually add one or two of these to each week's spelling list as "bonus words" or "challenge words". Explain to the student that irregular, or exception words have a part that doesn’t follow the usual sound-symbol correspondence rules. Many common words like said, are, and was, are examples. Draw attention to the irregular part of a word by writing the letters larger and/or using a different color. For example, in the word said, print the ai larger or in a different color.

In January, Outschool will be rolling out new parent course offerings. These courses are intended to help parents support their students, especially students with learning differences. Reading Success Academy has been selected to participate in the initial rollout of the program. We now have three parent course listings with another coming later today. We offer an "Office Hours" class - a weekly support meeting for families of struggling readers and/or neurodivergent readers. These are 55-minute sessions designed to answer any questions you have about helping your child learn to read. You can find the listing here: https://outschool.com/classes/parent-servicesweekly-support-for-struggling-readers-for-parentsguardians-only-tJDxmqM1 We also offer a less formal 45-minute session that is less focused on learning differences. This is the place to check in to consult with a reading specialist about any reading concept you are working on, how to teach Phono-Graphix lessons, and get resources for lessons. You can find the listing here: https://outschool.com/classes/parent-services-teaching-reading-support-office-hours-parentsguardians-only-BHsjUOZn The third published offering is a 1:1 private consultation with a reading specialist. This is a 30-minute consult that can be used just for your questions or as a reading placement test for your child with a brief consult about the results. You can learn more about it here: https://outschool.com/classes/parent-services-11-reading-help-consultation-with-reading-test-dyslexia-help-TTSO1p5i Coming later today...a 5-part Phono-Graphix instructional course so you can learn how to teach your child to read using the Phono-Graphix method. In these five, 55-minute sessions, you'll gain a general understanding of the Phono-Graphix method and how it fits into a homeschool ELA program. You'll also learn how to confidently run a 20-minute Phono-Graphix-style reading lesson at home. You'll leave with a clear game plan for implementing the method with one or more children.

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