Method

The Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself method is a revolutionary approach to teaching phonics. This time-tested combination of direct instruction at a chalkboard or whiteboard and our unique marking system gives struggling readers the ability to decode even unfamiliar words quickly and accurately.

Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself has grown from one teacher’s effort into an effective phonics curriculum in use across the United States. The method is right in line with current research and meets the mandates of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. Click on the links below to learn more about this unique and effective method:

Background

• Discover Intensive Phonics History
• Discover Intensive Phonics Leaves No Child Behind

Core Concepts

• 42 Sounds of the Alphabet
• Five Phonetic Skills
• Two Decoding Skills

Features

• Explicit Phonics Instruction
• Systematic, Sequential, and Cumulative
• Multi-Sensory, Unique Marking System
• Language Based
• Linguistics and Language Arts
• Individualized, Including Special Needs
• Follows Orton-Gillingham Principles
• Correlated to DIBELS