The WRAP Method

The Spalding Method is a total language arts approach because it povides explicit, sequential, multisensory instruction in spelling (including phonics and handwriting), writing and listening/reading and comprehension.

Spalding instruction develops critical thinking skills applicable across the curriculum.  It enables teachers to plan lessons based on continuous asessment of indivudual needs.

Spelling

• Proneme awareness
• Phonics with handwriting
• Dictation of high frequency words
• Rule acquisition and application

Writing

• Simple, compound, complex sentences
• Narrative and informative
• Informative-narrative paragraphs/passages

Comprehension

• Literary appreciation
• Passage structure
• Mental actions