Reading For Sure
THE 'PROVEN SYSTEM' FOR READING ENGLISH
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How can you tell whether an individual will benefit from learning to read with the Solomon Method? |
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It is possible with a simple test to judge whether a pupil is ready to benefit from being taught the process of sound blending which is the basis of the Reading for Sure System Teaching Kit |
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| If the Reading for Sure System Teaching Kit is too complex to start with, is there an earlier starting point? |
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| Yes the Solomon Method provides for the pupil who has not developed the ability to hear and/or join the separate sounds in words. We use a reading primer called Fat Cat Sam. |
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Who owns it? |
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It is Western Australian owned and operated The Perth, (WA) based company, World Literacy International (WLI) incorporated in 1990, devises, produces and owns the program including, Reading for Sure™ and STEP AHEAD! |
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What is the method? |
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It teaches reading through reading Reading aloud continuous, unillustrated print begins in the first tuition session. It is failure free, accurate, independent reading of books without computers, dictionaries or repetition drill. |
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Why is it unique? |
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It utilises unique devices based on the phonology of English pronunciation Novel techniques, such as an unambiguous pronunciation code and a word screener, enable pupils, who have previously failed, to begin at the beginning with success and confidence. Pupils are not made anxious through having to guess words or rely on memory. The method is tailored to suit the needs of each individual pupil, after the tutor decides whether the emphasis should be on reading, spelling, comprehension, writing, grammar or task focus. |
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How is it validated? |
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It is an evidence based, validated program with a fifteen years successful record The Solomon Method is validated by controlled studies in government schools, private educational agencies and by innumerable testimonials. It measures and reports, at regular intervals, the progress made by each pupil. It is based on research evidence that reading is a function of brain hemisphere development. It fully utilises the pupil’s brain power to achieve automatic reading. |
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It it nationally recognised? |
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It is the only nationally accredited training course in literacy education It is listed as an accredited course on the Australian National Training Information Service. It can be delivered by providers who complete a ten unit, or selected units, flexible training course. |
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What is its application? |
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It is applicable to all ages, individually or in groups. It has applications for any individual or group wanting to learn or improve English. It can be provided as a privately owned business, or in industry, educational agencies, special needs and multicultural settings and to all age groups including preschool and adults. |
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Do the readers always have to rely on the pronunciation marks for fluid read? |
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In most cases, no. As the emphasis in the program is on continual reading of unfamiliar and complex words, the pupil builds up a wide reading vocabulary. This enhanced reading experience enables the pupil to eventually know the words automatically and they find they are reading without the diacritical marks. They then move into reading unmarked texts. |
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How long does it usually take for a child to achieve age appropriate reading? |
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In most children it can be achieved with 24 1-hour sessions. |
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Does the program assist children with spelling? |
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While our system rapidly improves reading, we find that in many children, accurate spelling is more difficult. We begin the children on spelling as soon as they achieve sound blending. |
