What is the Wilson Reading System?
"The English language is fascinating and its study is endless! Although it is complex, it is also quite simple and beautiful." -Barbara Wilson
The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is a comprehensive and intensive program for students who need extra support in the areas of decoding and encoding (spelling). It is a program designed for students who require multisensory language instruction. All skills and knowledge are reinforced through visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile senses. The overriding goal of the WRS is for students to independently and silently read grade level text with ease and understanding.
As a structured literacy program based on phonological-coding research and Orton Gillingham principles, the WRS directly and systematically teaches the structure of the English language. Through the 12 step program, students learn fluent decoding and encoding skills to the level of mastery. The instructional goals are to develop:
Accurate and speedy recognition
Spelling and proofreading proficiency
Increased vocabulary, background knowledge, and listening comprehension
Fluency with an emphasis on expression and meaning
Grade level independent silent reading skills with narrative and informational text
The WRS follows a 10 part lesson plan, organized into 3 blocks: Word Study, Spelling, and Fluency/Comprehension. Together, these 10 parts of a lesson address decoding, encoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
