Reading Horizons Research Base - White Paper

***The white paper below is based on Reading Horizons® explicit phonics instruction which is part of the complete reading curriculum. ***

The Reading Horizons method delivers engaging, explicit, systematic phonics instruction through a multisensory approach based on Orton-Gillingham principles. Instruction is cumulative and organized in a sequence that enhances learning and simplifies teaching. Each sound of the English language is explicitly taught along with the letter(s) that represent the sound. Five Phonetic Skills are taught to help students recognize short and long vowel patterns in words and syllables. Two Decoding Skills are presented to show students how to decode multisyllabic words.

 The multisensory approach used with the Reading Horizons method enhances learning and memory by engaging auditory, visual, and kinesthetic modalities simultaneously during instruction. A unique marking system is employed to draw student attention to the features and patterns of English as well as to give visual cues for pronunciation. Throughout the course of instruction, students are provided with engaging activities for practice and application of the skills learned.

Reading Horizons Discovery™ was designed to teach the Reading Horizons method to students in kindergarten to third grade. Reading Horizons Elevate™ was designed for students who are ages fourth grade to adult.