Unique Learning System: The Science of Reading in Action

The Science of Reading In Action

See how Unique Learning System (ULS) addresses the 5 pillars of reading instruction.

Phonemic Awareness

ULS Provides:

• A scope and sequence of phonological and phonemic awareness skills that progress from easier to more difficult
• Strategies to demonstrate how sounds are connected to letters

Phonics

ULS Provides:

• A predictable phonics routine that emphasizes decoding and the grapheme-phoneme connection
• Letter-sound instruction that starts with high-utility letters
• Common word types that are introduced first
• Ways to encode regular words with known letter sounds

Fluency

ULS Provides:

• Repeated practice in regular words with taught patterns and irregular words
• Sentence and passage reading
• Independent reading of texts that include previously taught phonics elements and other accessible rich, complex text

Vocabulary

ULS Provides:

• Instruction in rich, high-utility words that are conversational
• New words that are explicitly modeled using student-friendly definitions and multiple examples
• Opportunities for practicing new words in a variety of ways
• Explicit, systematic instruction on basic morphemic analysis

Comprehension

ULS Provides:

• High-utility comprehension strategies taught through interactive read-alouds of high-quality literature and texts.
• Chances to retell, analyze text structure and elements, and build comprehension skills
• A strategic sequence of connected texts to build vocabulary and knowledge.

Realize the Potential in Every Student

Unique Learning System is a standards-aligned, modified special education curriculum that provides engaging, differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities.

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