What is Reading by Design?

Reading by Design: An Individualized Literacy Intervention. Reading by Design is a systematic, multisensory approach aligned with research-based practices for developing literacy. This intervention follows an intensive, explicit, and cumulative design for remediation of reading and writing skills at all grade levels. This comprehensive program addresses the following components: Phonological Awareness, Sound-symbol Association, Six Syllable Types, Written Spelling Patterns, Morphology, Syntax, Reading Fluency, and Comprehension. Progress monitoring and review lessons are embedded throughout the program to inform student progress and promote reading and writing automaticity..

How is Reading by Design implemented?

Reading by Design: An Individualized Literacy Intervention, Volumes 1-5 can be used with students in kindergarten through grade 12 in a small, homogeneous group setting. The intervention is designed for one lesson to be completed daily.

What is included in the Reading by Design Program for students?

Reading by Design program includes a predictable lesson routine consisting of phonological awareness practice, alphabet activities, review of high-frequency words and reading rules, new learning, reading practice, handwriting, spelling, and components of language. Teachers who provide Reading by Design for students must be trained in the program to ensure fidelity.