Systematic, Sequential, and Cumulative

Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself is taught in a logical sequence. The alphabet is introduced in sets of four consonants and one vowel each. Each letter is introduced individually, and the student learns the name, sound, and formation simultaneously. As each new set of letters is introduced, it is added to those previously learned.

Students are then taught to combine the consonants with the vowel sound, blending the sounds together in what is called a "slide." Consonants are then added as ending sounds, forming words.

Next, the Five Phonetic Skills are presented, helping students to know and identify the five patterns of English words. The remaining 42 Sounds, including Digraphs, Murmur Diphthongs, and Special Vowel Sounds, are then taught.

Lastly, a two-step decoding skill is taught. A skillful reader's ability to read long words depends on his or her ability to break words into syllables. Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself teaches students to break words into syllables and apply the Five Phonetic Skills they've learned. Consequently, they can read words of any length.

As students move through the logical sequence of the course, they experience learning success in incremental steps. Students become increasingly self-motivated as they receive continuous, positive reinforcement of previously learned skills.