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Common Questions & Answers
Q.
My child has been labeled learning disabled, can he learn to read?
A. Many children who have been labeled learning disabled have learned
to read.
The key for these children, as for any child, is to provide instruction
in a step-by-step manner that ensures he will succeed. Additionally, it
is vital to always focus on what your child can do, and to put his
attention on what he has learned, rather than on what he hasn’t.
Q.
What do kids think of this program?
A. We will let the kids tell you themselves!
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"I
liked it. It taught me lots of stuff like lots of rules for spelling. I
will use it in so many different ways like knowing why "y" changes to "i"
on happiest. They made it easy and fun to learn phonics. I enjoyed the
time I spent doing it."
Emily, age 7
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"I like all the(Smart Way) worksheets. I like them because they’re
fun to do." Emilio, age 9
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"I learned words out of the (Smart Way) dictionary. It was fun
learning about the words."
Lucila, age 9
Q.
What are the steps to teaching a student to read?
A. Effective reading instruction includes the following components:
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Teaching that
words are made up of individual sounds and teaching the student to
discern these sounds in words
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Teaching the
sound / letter relationships (phonics)
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Guiding the
student as he reads aloud from passages at his or her level
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Increasing the
student’s vocabulary
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Instruction in comprehension
strategies
Q.
Which of these steps will Smart Way help my child?
A. Smart Way contains instruction in all five areas.
However, the primary focus of Smart Way Reading and Spelling is
phonics. If taught incorrectly, English can seem very illogical and
confusing to a student learning how to read. The Smart Way Reading and
Spelling program organizes words logically so the English language
unfolds in a way that the student can easily understand.
Q. My child doesn’t read at grade level but he reads ok. How can your program help him?
A. Many children who can read still have difficulty as they are
missing important basics. Without these in place, reading may never become an enjoyable and meaningful activity. Smart Way is the fun, easy to use reading program that teaches your child to read at or above grade level using the latest scientific research on the subject of reading. No matter what grade level your child is reading at there’s a Smart Way program designed for him or her.
Q. Are there any books my child can read to get practice reading?
A. Yes. The Smart Way website sells hundreds of products designed to be used along with the Smart Way Reading program. This gives your child the maximum benefit. Check out the products page for more information.
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