The Program
Presenting phonics in a truly unique way, Word Windows by Language Works gives students the phonetic building blocks needed to both read and spell. Students experience real success with spelling, and teachers value the clear and comprehensive design of the program.
How it Works
Word Windows introduces 60 letter combinations (phonograms) that are the building blocks of the English language. A phonogram is a combination of letters that is pronounced together, such as ai, ey, igh, ch, and ur.
Each phonogram is introduced with a window card and a matching picture booklet. The phonogram appears at the top and is missing from the words below, allowing students to discover the words independently as they fill in the windows.
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Students isolate and write a key phonogram then blend sounds to read words.
Students write letters to spell the words.
Students test themselves using the picture booklets.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Students place the window card on paper and write in the phonogram. They check their reading using the picture booklet. They then add beginning and ending sounds to complete each word. Finally, they test themselves using the pictures as prompts.
Self-Checking System
Each step includes a built-in control of error.
Students check their reading with a corresponding picture booklet.
The original illustrations add enjoyment and promote independent learning.
Research
The Word Windows program follows evidence-based practices identified in the Illinois Right to Read Initiative, which highlights the importance of:
Phonemic awareness
Sound-spelling correspondence
Decoding and encoding
Word Windows by Language Works teaches all of these skills and supports a strong, book-rich language curriculum.
