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Hello! My name is Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin. My background is in special education -28 years! My great joy is working with people with dyslexic profiles and language based disorders. I have a private practice and work in a public school, working with students - Pre-K through post graduate. Recently selected as Teacher of the Year 2016-17 at the high school where I work. It is an honor to receive this award for the second time! Thanks ekennyfoggin@gmail.com

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Hello! My name is Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin. My background is in special education -28 years! My great joy is working with people with dyslexic profiles and language based disorders. I have a private practice and work in a public school, working with students - Pre-K through post graduate. Recently selected as Teacher of the Year 2016-17 at the high school where I work. It is an honor to receive this award for the second time! Thanks ekennyfoggin@gmail.com
Know the Code: Short Vowel "e"
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FOLLOW ME AND MULTISENSORY RESOURCES SOLD IN MY SHOP! How? Click on my user name - ekennyfoggin above - then click on the word "Profile." Finally, click on the picture in black and white of people in a group- under the blue rectangle . Save for a later purchase! Like the multisensory resources offered, but not ready to purchase today? Then, at the end of this description, click on "Add to Favorites," next to the heart icon. Then, you can easily locate the resource when you need it. The importance of identifying short vowels is a foundational skill needed to read and write. Students who struggle to identify the correct short vowel sounds are unable to read fluently, which negatively impacts comprehension. It is important to use multisensory strategies and techniques to develop to automatic, short vowel sounds. More importantly, the use of lessons based on the principles of Orton Gillingham require students are provided explicit, sequential and use of the three main senses for learning: hearing, visual, and kinesthetic. This PDF multisensory resource focuses on the presentation of short vowel "e." Read below to see the specific aspects of the lessons: Introductory multisensory lesson on "short e" Phonemic Awareness Activity - sound awareness through manipulation of sounds within a word Three word lists: basic, basic plus blends, and advanced words Controlled reading Side by Side Connect Activity Word Search - OPTIONAL ONLY - Students with strong visual abilities typically enjoy these but students with visual processing and visual difficulties often dislike greatly! Please contact me if you have questions at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC) Key Words: Orton Gillingham; OG; Dyslexia; Turner Syndrome; Basic skills; English Language Learners; ELL; ESL; Mega vocabulary; Reading comprehension; reading fluency; decoding; prefixes, suffixes, roots; Schwa; No Prep; Tutor; OG Tutor; Tutoring; Language Arts; Special Education; Parents; Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin; Elizabeth Kenny IMSLEC; Imslec
Know the Code: Short Vowel "e"
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The importance of identifying short vowels is a foundational skill needed to read and write. Students who struggle to identify the correct short vowel sounds are unable to read fluently, which negatively impacts comprehension. It is important to use multisensory strategies and techniques to develop to automatic, short vowel sounds. More importantly, the use of lessons based on the principles of Orton Gillingham require students are provided explicit, sequential and use of the three main senses for learning: hearing, visual, and kinesthetic. This PDF multisensory resource focuses on the presentation of short vowel "e." Read below to see the specific aspects of the lessons: Introductory multisensory lesson on "short e" Phonemic Awareness Activity - sound awareness through manipulation of sounds within a word Three word lists: basic, basic plus blends, and advanced words Controlled reading Side by Side Connect Activity Word Search - OPTIONAL ONLY - Students with strong visual abilities typically enjoy these but students with visual processing and visual difficulties often dislike greatly! Please contact me if you have questions at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC)
Know the Code: Consonant "r"
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Consonant "r" Multisensory Lesson This PDF multisensory resource is designed to support students using a multisensory approach to reading development, using the Orton Gillingham approach. Orton Gillingham lessons are based on the following: Multisensory strategies; explicit instruction, repetition, through active discovery by student. Each page provides a progression of skill building for consonant 'r.' This PDF resource for "r" includes: Introductory page using multisensory approach for consonant "r." Word list of basic words for "r," Phrase practice Controlled Reading Phonological Awareness Activity Writing Activity - sentences with words beginning with "r" Box It Activity - development of the consonant "r" using working memory and processing for deeper comprehension of sound and letter identification Optional (based on student ability) - Word search of "r" words Please do not force the word search on students to complete. Either students love a word search or hate it. Why? Students with strong visual abilities like the challenge, but students with visual processing difficulties are often frustrated by the expectation. Writing activity -student creates sentences and develops a stronger word identification and meaning, Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC) ekennyfoggin@gmail.com
Know the Code: Consonant "r"
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Consonant "r" Multisensory Lesson This PDF multisensory resource is designed to support students using a multisensory approach to reading development, using the Orton Gillingham approach. Orton Gillingham lessons are based on the following: Multisensory strategies; explicit instruction, repetition, through active discovery by student. Each page provides a progression of skill building for consonant 'r.' This PDF resource for "r" includes: Introductory page using multisensory approach for consonant "r." Word list of basic words for "r," Phrase practice Controlled Reading Phonological Awareness Activity Writing Activity - sentences with words beginning with "r" Box It Activity - development of the consonant "r" using working memory and processing for deeper comprehension of sound and letter identification Optional (based on student ability) - Word search of "r" words Please do not force the word search on students to complete. Either students love a word search or hate it. Why? Students with strong visual abilities like the challenge, but students with visual processing difficulties are often frustrated by the expectation. Writing activity -student creates sentences and develops a stronger word identification and meaning, Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC) ekennyfoggin@gmail.com
Know the Code: Vowel Units Most Kind Old KIng
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Know the Code: Vowel Units Most Kind Old KIng

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FOLLOW ME AND MULTISENSORY RESOURCES SOLD IN MY SHOP! How? Click on my user name - ekennyfoggin above - then click on the word "Profile." Finally, click on the picture in black and white of people in a group- under the blue rectangle . Save for a later purchase! Like the multisensory resources offered, but not ready to purchase today? Then, at the end of this description, click on "Add to Favorites," next to the heart icon. Then, you can easily locate the resource when you need it. This is both a reading and writing PDF resource based on the principles of Orton Gillingham, using multisensory strategies. The point of the expression "Most Kind Old King" is to help student identify the vowel units. What is important to learn and internalize that vowel units "ost, ind, old and ing" is the vowel sound is long, not short. Additionally, there are writing activities to support writing through the use of writing"trigger" words that support creating a visual in a student's mind that makes writing details easier. The more students write the stronger writing skills become. Too often, when students are struggling readers, the emphasis is placed on decoding and encoding. However, students need to continually write, so the opportunities in this resource are fun. There is a Mr. Potato Head Activity that can be used for young to old. High school students love to create Mr. Potato Heads. If actual Mr. Potato heads are not available, then use the cut outs provided. The cut outs have the website address attached for credit, and to locate in the future. I hope you find these concepts and activities supportive of your needs for students or your child. Any questions, please just contact me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC) Key Words: Orton Gillingham; OG; Dyslexia; Turner Syndrome; Basic skills; English Language Learners; ELL; ESL; Mega vocabulary; Reading comprehension; reading fluency; decoding; prefixes, suffixes, roots; Schwa; No Prep; Tutor; OG Tutor; Language Arts; Special Education; Parent Supports; Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin; Elizabeth Kenny
Know the Code: Vowel Units - Most Kind Old King
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FOLLOW ME AND MULTISENSORY RESOURCES SOLD IN MY SHOP! How? Click on my user name - ekennyfoggin above - then click on the word "Profile." Finally, click on the picture in black and white of people in a group- under the blue rectangle . Save for a later purchase! Like the multisensory resources offered, but not ready to purchase today? Then, at the end of this description, click on "Add to Favorites," next to the heart icon. Then, you can easily locate the resource when you need it. This is both a reading and writing resource based on the principles of Orton Gillingham, using multisensory strategies. The point of using the expression "Most Kind Old King" is to help student identify the vowel units. What is important to stress with vowel units "ost, ind, old and ing" is the vowel sound is long, not short. Additionally, there are writing activities to support writing through the use of writing"trigger" words that support creating a visual in a student's mind that makes writing details easier. The more students write the stronger writing skills become. Too often, when students are struggling readers, the emphasis is placed on decoding and encoding. However, students need to continually write, so the opportunities in this resource are fun. There is a Mr. Potato Head Activity that can be used for young to old. High school students love to create Mr. Potato Heads. If actual Mr. Potato heads are not available, then use the cut outs provided. The cut outs have the website address attached for credit, and to locate in the future. I hope you find these concepts and activities supportive of your needs for students or your child. Any questions, please just contact me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC) Key Words: Orton Gillingham; OG; Dyslexia; Turner Syndrome; Basic skills; English Language Learners; ELL; ESL; Mega vocabulary; Reading comprehension; reading fluency; decoding; prefixes, suffixes, roots; Schwa; No Prep; Tutor; OG Tutor; Language Arts; Special Education; Parent Supports; Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin; Elizabeth Kenny
Know the Code: Vowel Team "ay"
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Know the Code: Vowel Team "ay"

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This is a multisensory lesson for the vowel team: ay. The multisensory lesson includes the following is based on the principles of Orton Gillingham using multisensory strategies to better develop reading, writing and study skills. Included in this resource: Introductory multisensory lesson Basic word list of "ay" words. This page is for students who are not yet strong as decoders, or have yet to be exposed to vowel teams and vowel diphthongs. Next level - word list is for students with a higher decoding skills repertoire. Controlled reading of words with the vowel team "ay." Controlled reading is actually the time for reading fluency practice. 95% accuracy is the overall goal. Controlled reading is to practice skills, not for comprehension. It is beneficial for student to read 3-4 times to develop reading fluency. After that, the usefulness is diminished. Writing activity to develop sentence writing. This is a great activity to help students develop working memory, processing speed, both critical skills for reading fluency and comprehension. Oral reading phrase practice Writing Activity Box it Activity ay Word Search This is an optional Activity. Please be aware that there are many students who do not like word searches because of the overload of neurological processes including memory, processing speed, visual memory. So please do not require this activity as a compulsory one. On the flip side of this discussion are the other students who absolutely love word searches. For these students, this is a great activity to internalize the word's spelling because each word requires a significant focus of the letter sounds and sequences. Just please be careful... teacher are great at knowing their students strengths and weaknesses. If you require support, or have a questions, please contact me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com. Best Wishes, Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC)
Know the Code: Vowel Team "ay"
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Know the Code: Vowel Team "ay"

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This is a multisensory lesson for the vowel team: ay. The multisensory lesson includes the following: Title and informational page Introductory multisensory lesson Basic word list of ay words. This page is for students who are not yet strong as decoders, or have yet to be exposed to suffixes and prefixes. This is a page of words that are for students who have higher decoding skills and/or have knowledge of basic suffixes. Controlled reading of words with the vowel team "ay." Controlled reading is actually the time for reading fluency practice. 95% accuracy is the overall goal. It is okay for student to practice reading this page up to 3-4 times to develop reading fluency. Writing activity to develop sentence writing. This is a great activity to help students develop working memory, processing speed, both critical skills for reading fluency and comprehension. Oral reading phrase practice Writing Activity Box it Activity ay Word Search This is an optional Activity. Please be aware that there are many students who do not like word searches because of the overload of neurological processes including memory, processing speed, visual memory. So please do not require this activity as a compulsory one. On the flip side of this discussion are the other students who absolutely love word searches. For these students, this is a great activity to internalize the word's spelling because each word requires a significant focus of the letter sounds and sequences. Just please be careful... teacher are great at knowing their students strengths and weaknesses. If you require support, or have a questions, please contact me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com. Best Wishes, Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC)
Know the Code: Consonant Blend "dr-"
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Know the Code: Consonant Blend "dr-"

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Consonant blend dr- When teaching students the consonant blend, dr-, using the principles of Orton Gillingham along with multisensory strategies to deepen the learning connection is a superior way to learn, and to learn to automaticity. This resource has numerous opportunities for student development for the consonant blend "dr-." Skills developed include: Vowel Team concept Syllabication of words Decoding Encoding Reading Fluency Comprehension Writing development Processing speed Working Memory Long-term memory Word Retrieval Special Education Teachers who are required to provide study guides, based on IEP Accommodations for classified students, or general education teachers responsible for students with 504 Plans, include activities from this lesson into your study guides. Study guides are a great opportunity to include this skill, to continue reading, writing skills development. There are so many parents who would appreciate the practice opportunity for their child. Questions? Email me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com. Please put TES in subject area. Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC)
Know the Code: Consonant Blend "dr-"
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Know the Code: Consonant Blend "dr-"

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Consonant blend dr- When teaching students the consonant blend, dr-, using the principles of Orton Gillingham along with multisensory strategies to deepen the learning connection is a superior way to learn, and to learn to automaticity. This resource has numerous opportunities for student development for the consonant blend "dr-." Skills developed include: Vowel Team concept Syllabication of words Decoding Encoding Reading Fluency Comprehension Writing development Processing speed Working Memory Long-term memory Word Retrieval Special Education Teachers who are required to provide study guides, based on IEP Accommodations for classified students, or general education teachers responsible for students with 504 Plans, include activities from this lesson into your study guides. Study guides are a great opportunity to include this skill, to continue reading, writing skills development. There are so many parents who would appreciate the practice opportunity for their child. Questions? Email me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com. Please put TES in subject area. Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC)
Know the Code: Ending Consonant Blends Bundle
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Know the Code: Ending Consonant Blends Bundle

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FOLLOW ME AND MULTISENSORY RESOURCES SOLD IN MY SHOP! How? Click on my user name - ekennyfoggin above - then click on the word "Profile." Finally, click on the picture in black and white of "people" under the blue rectangle - you are now one of my followers! Like the multisensory resources offered, but not ready to purchase today? Then, at the end of this description, click on "Add to Favorites," next to the heart icon. Then, you can easily locate the resource when you need it. Are you looking for a bundle of ending consonant blends for your students? This is a great bundle to purchase. In addition to the ending blends, there are many follow up activities to support student understanding and memory development, but not through memorization. The goal is simple, the more practice and time applying the skills to understand the different consonant blends, the deeper the learning connection - ending with students knowing the ending blends with automaticity! This is a 62 page PDF multisensory resource based on the principles of Orton Gillingham . If you require further support, please email me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com Best wishes, Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin Key Words: Orton Gillingham; OG; Dyslexia; Turner Syndrome; Basic skills; English Language Learners; ELL; ESL; Mega vocabulary; Reading comprehension; reading fluency; decoding; prefixes, suffixes, roots; Schwa; No Prep; Tutor; OG Tutor; Language Arts; Special Education; Parent Supports; Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin; Elizabeth Kenny
Know the Code: Short Vowels Bundle (a, e, i, o, u)
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Know the Code: Short Vowels Bundle (a, e, i, o, u)

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FOLLOW ME AND MULTISENSORY RESOURCES SOLD IN MY SHOP! How? Click on my user name - ekennyfoggin above - then click on the word "Profile." Finally, click on the picture in black and white of "people" under the blue rectangle - you are now one of my followers! Like the multisensory resources offered, but not ready to purchase today? Then, at the end of this description, click on "Add to Favorites," next to the heart icon. Then, you can easily locate the resource when you need it. Thank you for previewing this multisensory lesson in PDF resource with student activities that can used to support reading skills development and increase student memory. Students need to have automaticity of short vowel sounds, through multisensory activities. The ability to say short vowel sounds can be very difficult for struggling readers. It is important to carefully present each skill. It is important to present one vowel sound at a time, and to provide time in-between so student has a stronger opportunity to internalize the vowel. It is recommended to provide student with a visual chart of all short vowels in the classroom, and one the homework folder. This visual support will provide additional support while student internalizes each sound learned in class. Check out the vowel posters available in my shop. Do you have students who require a great deal of one-to-one teaching time due to limited reading skills? These multisensory lessons are based on the principles and research of The Orton Gillingham approach, a multisensory, explicit, sequential, and cumulative approach, which incorporates over-learning and a continual review of skills. Short vowels for many students can be problematic, and require continual review and reinforcement. Please email me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com if you have questions, or require clarification. Cordially, Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC) Key Words: Orton Gillingham; OG; Dyslexia; Turner Syndrome; Basic skills; English Language Learners; ELL; ESL; Mega vocabulary; Reading comprehension; reading fluency; decoding; prefixes, suffixes, roots; Schwa; No Prep; Tutor; OG Tutor; Language Arts; Special Education; Parent Supports; Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin; Elizabeth Kenny
Know the Code: Syllable Type - Open
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Know the Code: Syllable Type - Open

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FOLLOW ME AND MULTISENSORY RESOURCES SOLD IN MY SHOP! How? Click on my user name - ekennyfoggin above - then click on the word "Profile." Finally, click on the picture in black and white of people in a group- under the blue rectangle . Save for a later purchase! Like the multisensory resources offered, but not ready to purchase today? Then, at the end of this description, click on "Add to Favorites," next to the heart icon. Then, you can easily locate the resource when you need it. This is a very useful multisensory PDF resource. This multisensory lesson focuses on open syllables using the principles of Orton Gillingham. This resource can be a follow up lesson after teaching closed syllable type (most common syllable type). There is a script to present this lesson; and the script includes a review of closed syllables. There is additional practice for students for more opportunities to develop the skill, identification of open syllables. Are you a parent looking for a multisensory resource to support your child's reading skills development. Or, if you are a teacher looking to support students in your class and want to teach your students about the different syllable types so they can independently read unknown words with open syllables. Please review the other syllable resources available in my shop. Email me if you would like more information at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com . It would be my pleasure to provide academic support. Why is this an important reading skill? Students who are able to identify the different syllable types are stronger decoders, which leads to stronger reading skills. When students have developed each of the seven syllable type concepts, their reading fluency will typically improve because they are not "stuck" figuring out the words. Rather students have reading strategies to apply to identify unknown one and multisyllabic words. The multisensory packet on "open syllable" includes: Informational page Phonemic Awareness Activity Script Practice application activities Controlled reading - sentences Writing Activity Comprehension and internalization of concept Reading passage Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC) ekennyfoggin@gmail.com Key Words: Orton Gillingham; OG; Dyslexia; Turner Syndrome; Basic skills; English Language Learners; ELL; ESL; Mega vocabulary; Reading comprehension; reading fluency; decoding; prefixes, suffixes, roots; Schwa; No Prep; Tutor; OG Tutor; Language Arts; Special Education; Parent Supports; Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin; Elizabeth Kenny
Know the Code: Compound Words
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Know the Code: Compound Words

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FOLLOW ME AND MULTISENSORY RESOURCES SOLD IN MY SHOP! How? Click on my user name - ekennyfoggin above - then click on the word "Profile." Finally, click on the picture in black and white of people in a group- under the blue rectangle . Save for a later purchase! Like the multisensory resources offered, but not ready to purchase today? Then, at the end of this description, click on "Add to Favorites," next to the heart icon. Then, you can easily locate the resource when you need it. Are you looking for a multisensory based lesson to support student learning of compound words beyond the basics? Did you know there are three types of compound words; or that usually the first word in a compound word is the one that is accented or stressed? Students that have difficulty learning to read compound words need to know the nuances. For example, did you know the three types of compound words are closed compound, open compound and hyphenated compound words. For students with dyslexia or other language based challenges, this type of information may be the final pieces to understanding and internalizing compound words. This lesson is really one for any grade level above 2nd grade. If a student has missed learning opportunities due to environmental, medical or emotional challenges, the skill can be presented. Please select only the activities relevant to their skill needs. Overall, this Orton Gillingham Based resource includes a multitude of skills development : Writing development and strategies Working and long-term memory development Visual memory Word retrieval Processing speed Accent - were does the accent belong? Three types of compound words Vocabulary Reading comprehension Reading fluency Controlled Reading to develop compound word identification and fluency It is my sincerest hope that this multisensory resource based on the principles of Orton Gillingham benefit you and the student/child who needs the support. Please email me at ekennyfoggin@gmail if you have any questions. Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC) Key Words: Orton Gillingham; OG; Dyslexia; Turner Syndrome; Basic skills; English Language Learners; ELL; ESL; Mega vocabulary; Reading comprehension; reading fluency; decoding; prefixes, suffixes, roots; Schwa; No Prep; Tutor; OG Tutor; Language Arts; Special Education; Parent Supports; Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin; Elizabeth Kenny
Know the Code: Compound Words
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Know the Code: Compound Words

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Are you looking for a multisensory based lesson to support student learning of compound words beyond the basics? Did you know there are three types of compound words; or that usually the first word in a compound word is the one that is accented or stressed? Students that have difficulty learning to read compound words need to know the nuances. For example, did you know the three types of compound words are closed compound, open compound and hyphenated compound words. For students with dyslexia or other language based challenges, this type of information may be the final pieces to understanding and internalizing compound words. This lesson is really one for any grade level above 2nd grade. If a student has missed learning opportunities due to environmental, medical or emotional challenges, the skill can be presented. Please select only the activities relevant to their skill needs. Overall, this Orton Gillingham Based resource includes a multitude of skills development : Writing development and strategies Working and long-term memory development Visual memory Word retrieval Processing speed Accent - were does the accent belong? Three types of compound words Vocabulary Reading comprehension Reading fluency Controlled Reading to develop compound word identification and fluency It is my sincerest hope that this multisensory resource based on the principles of Orton Gillingham benefit you and the student/child who needs the support. Please email me at ekennyfoggin@gmail if you have any questions. Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC)
Know the Code: Short Vowel "i"
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Know the Code: Short Vowel "i"

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This is a multisensory PDF resource designed to support students developing reading skills. Students without the ability to identify short vowels, including short vowel "i" will continue to struggle to decode and encode basic one-syllable words and multisyllabic words.Additionally, reading fluency will continue to be negatively impacted until students understand and automatically react to short vowels. Reading fluency is critical to overall comprehension. If students are unable to comprehend, then other individuals must intervene. This is a support, but for many students, support becomes complete reliance on others to identify words. We need to support independence. Students with age appropriate reading automaticity have gone beyond identifying sounds within words-their brains see the entire grouping of letters of each word and respond. The activities included in this multisensory resource support student development of the skill "short i." Additionally, writing development is included. Too often, there is a strong emphasis on decoding and encoding, but writing skills are "lost" in the process. Keep students immersed in writing, using basic writing strategies like COPS - Capitalize, Organization, Punctuation and Spelling. Have questions? Contact me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com . Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC)
Know the Code: Short Vowel "i"
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This is a multisensory PDF 10 page resource to support students developing reading skills. Students lacking the ability to identify short vowels "i" will continue to struggle to decode and encode basic one-syllable words and multisyllabic words if the skill is not learned to automaticity. Reading fluency will continue to be negatively impacted until students understand and automatically react to short vowels. Strong readers are reading with automaticity - they have gone beyond identifying sounds within words-their brains see the entire grouping of letters of each word and respond. The activities included in this multisensory resource support student development of the skill "short i." Additionally, writing development is included. Too often, there is a strong emphasis on decoding and encoding, but writing skills are "lost" in the process. Keep students immersed in writing, using basic writing strategies like COPS - Capitalize, Organization, Punctuation and Spelling. Have questions? Contact me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com . Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. S., M. A., OG-TT (IMSLEC)
Know the Code: Story Elements - Part One
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Know the Code: Story Elements - Part One

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FOLLOW ME AND MULTISENSORY RESOURCES SOLD IN MY SHOP! How? Click on my user name - ekennyfoggin above - then click on the word "Profile." Finally, click on the picture in black and white of "people" under the blue rectangle - you are now one of my followers! Like the multisensory resources offered, but not ready to purchase today? Then, at the end of this description, click on "Add to Favorites," next to the heart icon. Then, you can easily locate the resource when you need it. This is a 25 page multisensory resource, based on the principles of Orton Gillingham, using multisensory strategies, If you are looking for support to develop comprehension of fictional, realistic fiction, and other story generated styled reading materials, consider this resource. There is more to understanding a story then the plot. Students struggle to identify thermal, auditory imagery! So, it is so important that in the earlier years, students internalize story elements. This resource is a success with students with dyslexia and other language based disorders. Why? The use of a multisensory approach, in conjunction with repetition of materials, and the color pages for each story element make the "kids" want to do the work! This resource is designed to support students in both content and style. Additional skills embedded in this multisensory packet include: Word,sentence and paragraph comprehension; Reading fluency; Internalize , not memorization of core story elements- Knowledge and understanding of the story elements develops reading to a higher level of cognitive thinking. Students develop skills to go beyond the literal aspects of reading, delving more into deeper thinking; Use of strategies such as using personal knowledge to make higher level connections of underlining techniques used by an author to convey conflicts, life lessons; Student opportunities are included so students have opportunities to be more independent, reducing need for teacher/parent intervention. How? Through a "step-by-step"consistent approach. More skills include: Working Memory Word Retrieval Long-term Memory Expressive and Receptive Skill building Writing Development I truly hope this multisensory packet support your goals of the teacher, student and/or parent of a child. AND, I hope it reduces time planning so that teacher/parent and student/child benefit. Please contact me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com if you have additional questions. Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. A., M. S., OG-TT (IMSLEC) Key Words: Orton Gillingham; OG; Dyslexia; Turner Syndrome; Basic skills; English Language Learners; ELL; ESL; Mega vocabulary; Reading comprehension; reading fluency; decoding; prefixes, suffixes, roots
Know the Code: Story Elements Part 1
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Know the Code: Story Elements Part 1

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FOLLOW ME AND MULTISENSORY RESOURCES SOLD IN MY SHOP! How? Click on my user name - ekennyfoggin above - then click on the word "Profile." Finally, click on the picture in black and white of people in a group- under the blue rectangle . Save for a later purchase! Like the multisensory resources offered, but not ready to purchase today? Then, at the end of this description, click on "Add to Favorites," next to the heart icon. Then, you can easily locate the resource when you need it. This is a 25 multisensory resource, based on the principles of Orton Gillingham using multisensory strategies. that focuses on foundational story elements. If you are looking for additional support to develop comprehension of fictional, realistic fiction, and other story generated styled reading materials, consider this resource. There is more to understanding a story then just the plot. As a high school teacher, students struggle to identify the various types of imagery such as thermal, auditory imagery! Other story elements include: characterization, figurative language, and more. This resource is a success with students with dyslexia and other language based disorders. Why? The use of a multisensory approach, in conjunction with repetition of materials, and the color pages for each story element make the "kids" want to do the work! Additional skills embedded in this multisensory packet include: Word,sentence and paragraph comprehension; Reading fluency Internalize , not memorization of core story elements- Knowledge and understanding of the story elements develops reading to a higher level of cognitive thinking. Students develop skills to go beyond the literal aspects of reading, delving more into deeper thinking! Additional skill building activities focus on development of: Use of strategies such as using personal knowledge to make higher level connections of underlining techniques used by an author to convey conflicts, life lessons; Student opportunities to be more independent, reducing need for teacher intervention "step-by-step;" Working Memory Word Retrieval Long-term Memory Expressive and Receptive Skill building Writing Development Please contact me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com if you have additional questions. Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. A., M. S., OG-TT (IMSLEC) Key Words: Orton Gillingham; OG; Dyslexia; Turner Syndrome; Basic skills; English Language Learners; ELL; ESL; Mega vocabulary; Reading comprehension; reading fluency; decoding; prefixes, suffixes, roots; Schwa; No Prep; Tutor; OG Tutor; Language Arts; Special Education; Parent Supports; Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin
Know the Code: Prefixes im- & in-
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Know the Code: Prefixes im- & in-

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This is a 20 + multisensory resource based on the principles of Orton Gillingham using multisensory strategies. that focuses on the prefixes im- and im-. If you are looking for additional support to develop vocabulary, comprehension, decoding and reading fluency this is the resource. Individuals who would greatly benefit include students with a diagnosis of dyslexia, language based disorders. There are so many opportunities to internalize the meaning of the prefixes im- & in- (in, into , not) - an introductory multisensory lesson; word lists, controlled reading, a reading passage, plus additional application and practice opportunities. Well worth the price! Additional skill building activities include: processing speed development Working Memory Word Retrieval Long-term Memory Expressive and Receptive Skill building Writing Development I truly hope this multisensory packet support the goals of the teacher, student and/or parent. Please contact me at ekennyfoggin@gmail.com if you have additional questions. Thank you. Elizabeth Kenny-Foggin M. A., M. S., OG-TT (IMSLEC)