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It is not complicated |
In written English, letters stand for sounds. Say the sounds
of the letters in a word in order, and reading occurs naturally
and automatically. Sixteen letters almost always make the same
sound. They are easily learned.
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B D F H J K L M
N P Q R T V X Z
Sixteen letters make the same sound almost every time.
Anyone can
learn these sounds quickly. |
So only 10 letters normally make more than one sound. Even
first graders can easily learn a few sounds for 10 letters,
plus a few rules governing them.
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A E I O U
C G S W Y
Only 10 letters normally make more than one sound.
They’re
easy to learn. |
After students learn to sound out and pronounce words, they
are taught simple, effective techniques for understanding what
they read. Reading becomes a logical, uncomplicated process.
If this sounds simple, it’s because it really is. |
"After three hours Turner's speech teacher asked, 'What are you doing with Turner? I see such a difference.'"
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Students of all ages learn fast |
Students are gently led through a series of easy steps. As
they respond, they begin to read. It’s so easy they often
don’t even realize they’re reading at first. In
lesson one, nearly every student, even those with severe learning
disabilities, will read at least 300 words.
By lesson 13, most fifth graders through adults read and spell college-level
words, and comprehend material written on their own grade level or higher.
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Boys learn as well as girls |
| About 80 percent of poor readers are males.
Girls are typically better readers, although they, too, are
often handicapped
in reading. But boys and men learn
as quickly and as well as females with Academic Associates
Reading Program. Most finish the course within 30 to 40 hours,
and
experience dramatic results, although a few take as long as
60 hours.
Only about 2 to 4 percent (those with severe learning disabilities)
require more than 60 hours. |
"She is at the head of her class and her teacher has her help other students now." Mother of first grade girl.
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A secure, positive atmosphere |
Students are taught individually or in small
classes by patient, caring Reading Instruction Specialists,
and are never embarrassed or blamed for their reading difficulties.
They blossom as old barriers and limitations crumble. Self-confidence
and self-esteem escalate rapidly as their abilities increase.
The Academic Associates Reading Program has helped thousands of students of all
ages. It works consistently, even when other methods have failed.
But the course is not just for students who are experiencing difficulty. Those
who already excel will receive a welcome boost toward even greater success. Many
of these students gain several additional grade-levels in their reading ability.
Let us show you how the Academic Associates course can work for you. Our free,
no obligation evaluation will demonstrate beyond question your student’s
reading status, and show you exactly what he or she needs in order to succeed. |
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Students typically gain 2 to 4 grade-levels
within 30 to 60 hours.
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It empowers students to deal with our 1,000,000+ words in English. |
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They learn skills of decoding (all 1,000,000
words)
• They gain fluency
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They master reading comprehension. (Critical thinking
skills are taught)
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As a result
of this success, the child’s self-confidence soars. |
Most children will read
several books while in the program. (For many, this
is the first time they have actually read a book.)
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We do not use flashcards in teaching reading!
(promotes memorizing)
We do not use objects or colors to represent
sounds!
(too much stimuli)
We do not use pictures in teaching reading!
(promotes guessing)
We do not incorporate writing into the reading
process!
(writing is a different mental activity)
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These
techniques always prolong the process and for some students
make it nearly impossible to become good readers. |
We provide the student with tools that unlock thousands of words.
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Academic Associates Helps with Spelling
If Kavya misses a word at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, it probably won’t be “igigi.”
You know, “igigi.” Pronounced “ee-gee-gee.” Any of a group of heavenly spirits under the god Anu.
It’s the word her dad stumped her with last week as they flew back to Kansas City from a whirlwind tour of New York City to promote the spelling bee.
Kavya, of Olathe, and Jonathan Horton, a speller from Arizona, appeared on ABC’s “The View,” ESPN and Fox’s “The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet.”
They’re the only returning finalists from last year’s competition, and they have high hopes this year.
Kavya and her dad developed a new study strategy when they got back from the national bee: an intensive study of root words.
It’s a natural extension of what made Kavya love spelling in the first place. Back in kindergarten, a phonics-based reading program introduced her to common sounds and the letters that make them. She discovered then that she likes to build words from the sounds that they make.
Taken from the Kansas City Star May, 2007
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A real plus for parents! |
 Initial testing and assessment are always free
Parents
are free to terminate at any time
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This
is not tutoring...this is an actual Reading Program!
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