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When your child reads, can he identify topics, main ideas, and supporting details? Can he summarize what is read in his own words? Is he able to organize his thoughts into well-written sentences and paragraphs? Does he feel confident when taking tests?

Many parents wonder what exactly the Orton Gillingham method is and the type of student who benefits from this instruction. On a basic level, Orton Gillingham is a structured approach for teaching reading and writing skills, originally designed for students with dyslexia.

When your child reads, can he identify topics, main ideas, and supporting details? Can he summarize what is read in his own words? Is he able to organize his thoughts into well-written sentences and paragraphs? Does he feel confident when taking tests?

“I need to write a five paragraph essay. Where do I begin? How do I compose a thesis statement? What is a transition word? And how do I end with strong concluding remarks?”

Do any of these words sound familiar? As your child advances through elementary school, he or she will inevitably face the often daunting task of writing a five paragraph essay.