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Benchmark Phonics
Benchmark Phonics
Digital + Print • Grades K-5
Explicit, systematic, multi-modal instruction brings phonics to life.
Welcome to Benchmark Phonics, the new phonics program designed by Wiley Blevins, Ed.D., for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction—based on the latest Science of Reading research and the 7 Foundations of Strong Phonics Instruction!
Benchmark Phonics offers a structured literacy approach with an emphasis on application of learning to reading and writing—where the learning sticks—and unit topics designed for building vocabulary and content knowledge.
Benchmark Phonics provides:
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10 units of instruction — 15 lessons per unit for a total of 150 lessons per grade level
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Daily lessons devoted to purposeful reading and writing
- A shared scope and sequence and seamless integration with Benchmark Phonics Intervention (designed for Tier 3) and Benchmark Advance
- A robust review and repetition cycle that continually reviews previously learned skills and facilitates the learning of new skills
- Built-In Differentiation for whole-group, small-group, and independent instruction
- A powerful Teacher’s Resource System for each unit to support educators
PLUS:
- A digital experience with an interactive student/teacher interface
- Multi-modal manipulatives that provide a concrete foundation for student learning
- Language transfer and multilingual learner support
And much more!
Interactive resources and instruction for Benchmark Phonics are available at the digital learning portal, Benchmark Universe.
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Developed with
Wiley Blevins, Ed.D.
Your print and digital student package includes:
- Decodable Readers (Grades K and 1) that enable students to apply both new and previously taught skills
- My Reading and Writing consumable student books (Grades K and 1) covering 10 units and featuring decodable texts, practice activities, and assessments
- My Word Study consumable student books (Grades 2-5) covering 10 units and featuring wordlists, decodable practice texts, and assessments
- Online Word Study Resources handbook (Grade 2-5) for additional wordlists, decodable practice texts, and differentiated levels of support
Decodable Reader
My Reading and Writing Consumable Student Book
My Word Study Consumable Student Book
Your print and digital Teacher’s Resource System includes:
- 10 three-week units with teacher-friendly lessons
- Whole-group and small-group instruction
- A sequential scope and sequence that includes spiral review to build transfer and mastery
- Integrated English Language Development instruction
- Weekly cumulative assessments to provide easy checks for student mastery and/or decayed learning
- Contrastive analysis in multiple languages
Sample Grade 1, Unit 3 Cumulative Assessment
Benchmark Phonics provides powerful support to students through a variety of manipulatives, including:
- Write-On/Wipe-Off Phonics Workmats for use as Elkonin boxes, whiteboards for spelling and dictation, and more
- Sound-Spelling Cards, in both display and instructional use sizes, to help students recognize different spelling patterns used to represent a single sound
- Sound Wall Cards that enable students to see correct mouth positions when making sounds
- High-Frequency Word Cards to help students build automaticity with words found in multiple texts
- Letter Cards that enable students to build words in pocket charts or Elkonin boxes
- Frieze Cards that use words and pictures to support students’ understanding and application of different phonics skills (Grades K and 1)
- Picture Word Cards that introduce key words for a new sound (Grades K and 1)
Write-On/Wipe-Off Workmats
Sound-Spelling Cards
Sound Wall Cards
Letter Cards
Picture Word Cards
Benchmark Phonics delivers a fully digital experience, with everything you need just one click away. Your digital access includes:
- Decodable eBooks aligned to unit topics
- Interactive Learning Games and Videos for additional exposure and practice
- A pre-populated ePocketChart with fully customizable interactive tools and practice activities
- Take-Home Activities providing additional practice opportunities and ways to engage with caregivers at home
- Articulation Videos that show students the correct mouth positions as they hear letter-sounds
- The digital version of the Assessment & Screener Handbook*, which helps evaluate students’ reading rates, document their progress, and identify those needing additional, more intensive support
- Digital Shared Readings and Poetry Books for additional shared reading lessons and practice (Grades K and 1)
- And more!
*Print version sold separately
Decodable eBooks
Assessment & Screener Handbook
Digital Shared Readings and Poetry Books
Articulation Videos
Take-Home Activities
ePocket Chart
Brochure
Download to learn more about Benchmark Phonics.
Virtual Sampler
Access sample pages of student and teacher materials.
Product Tour Webinar
Learn more about Benchmark Phonics with an expert-led walkthrough of the program.
Success Story
Explicit Phonics Instruction Moves the Needle
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BEC Benchmark Phonics Gr. 2 Student 5-Copy Print and Digital 1-Year WW-XY12070Bring phonics to life with explicit, systematic, multi-modal instruction! Benchmark Phonics, developed with Wiley Blevins, Ed.D., for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction, offers a structured literacy approach that emphasizes application of learning to reading and writing—where the learning sticks. Based on the latest science of reading research and the 7 foundations of strong phonics instruction, and designed for building vocabulary and content knowledge, this 5-copy student package for Grade 2 includes My Word Study volumes 1 and 2.
$28.00Grade 2 -
Benchmark Phonics Gr. 3 Student Package 5-Copy Print and Digital 1-Year WW-XY9975Bring phonics to life with explicit, systematic, multi-modal instruction! Benchmark Phonics, developed with Wiley Blevins, Ed.D., for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction, offers a structured literacy approach that emphasizes application of learning to reading and writing—where the learning sticks. Based on the latest science of reading research and the 7 foundations of strong phonics instruction, and designed for building vocabulary and content knowledge, this 5-copy student package for Grade 3 includes My Word Study volumes 1 and 2.
$28.00Grade 3 -
Benchmark Phonics Gr. 4 Student Package 5-Copy Print and Digital 1-Year WW-XY9976Bring phonics to life with explicit, systematic, multi-modal instruction! Benchmark Phonics, developed with Wiley Blevins, Ed.D., for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction, offers a structured literacy approach that emphasizes application of learning to reading and writing—where the learning sticks. Based on the latest science of reading research and the 7 foundations of strong phonics instruction, and designed for building vocabulary and content knowledge, this 5-copy student package for Grade 4 includes My Word Study volumes 1 and 2.
$28.00Grade 4 -
Benchmark Phonics Gr. 5 Student Package 5-Copy Print and Digital 1-Year WW-XY9977Bring phonics to life with explicit, systematic, multi-modal instruction! Benchmark Phonics, developed with Wiley Blevins, Ed.D., for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction, offers a structured literacy approach that emphasizes application of learning to reading and writing—where the learning sticks. Based on the latest science of reading research and the 7 foundations of strong phonics instruction, and designed for building vocabulary and content knowledge, this 5-copy student package for Grade 5 includes My Word Study volumes 1 and 2.
$28.00Grade 5 -
BEC Benchmark Phonics Gr. 2 Teacher Print and Digital 1-Year WW-XY12073Bring phonics and word study to life with explicit, systematic, multi-modal instruction! Benchmark Phonics, developed with Wiley Blevins, Ed.D., for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction, offers a structured literacy approach that emphasizes application of learning to reading and writing—where the learning sticks. This print and digital Grade 2 program, is based on the latest Science of Reading research and the 7 Foundations of Strong Phonics Instruction. Designed for building vocabulary and content knowledge, it features built-in differentiation that supports whole-group, small-group, and independent instruction, and opportunities for parents to actively engage in their child's learning experience. Plus, a powerful Teacher’s Resource System provides robust support for educators, including a sequential scope and sequence with spiral review to build transfer and mastery.
$530.00Grade 2