Developed with Dr. Wiley Blevins, Benchmark Phonics and Word Study is a K-5 comprehensive solution designed to take students beyond the basics. Unlike many programs that focus only on early phonics skills, Benchmark Phonics and Word Study builds fluency and deepens understanding by extending instruction through complex multisyllabic words, morphology, and spelling complexities. With a strong emphasis on phonemic awareness, decoding, and word meaning, this solution engages minds by providing students with the tools to decode and make sense of language. It elevates achievement by strengthening foundational literacy skills that lead to long-term reading success. Most importantly, it empowers learners by fostering confidence and independence as they grow into skilled readers. Perfect for bilingual classrooms and dual language learners, Benchmark Phonics and Word Study, along with Benchmark Fonética y estudio de palabras , ensures literacy success that transfers seamlessly. Go the distance with Benchmark Phonics and Word Study —where strong foundations lead to lifelong reading mastery.
Program Highlights:
Purposeful Scope and Sequence: A systematic and spiraled approach to English phonics instruction covers sounds, letters, and spelling patterns.
Explicit Instruction: Clear and concise lessons model effective strategies for decoding and encoding English words.
Daily Application to Reading and Writing: Student consumables and decodables provide the connected text to apply and transfer skills.
Multimodal Learning: A variety of activities caters to diverse learners, using songs, videos, games, workmats, and more!
Actionable Data: Quick and easy-to-administer print and digital assessments support data-driven decision-making and improve student outcomes.
Family Engagement: Home Connection letters in English and Spanish support reinforcement of learning outside the classroom.
Using Benchmark Phonics and Benchmark Fonética together enables parallel, equitable instruction that aligns with the Pillars of Dual Language Education.*
*Recognized by the Center of Applied Linguistics in the Guiding Principles of Dual Language Education
Click here to view our Spanish language series, Benchmark Fonética y estudio de palabras.
Developed with
Wiley Blevins, Ed.D.
Your print and digital student package includes:
Your print and digital Teacher’s Resource System includes:
Benchmark Phonics provides powerful support to students through a variety of manipulatives, including:
Benchmark Phonics delivers a fully digital experience, with everything you need just one click away. Your digital access includes:
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Explicit Phonics Instruction Moves the Needle
Engage Minds, Elevate Achievement, and Empower Learners with Benchmark Phonics and Word Study, 2nd Edition. Developed with Dr. Wiley Blevins, this comprehensive phonics program aligns to the Science of Reading research. It provides teachers with the necessary roadmap, explicit instruction, age-appropriate materials, ample repetition, and efficient use of instructional time, while it gives students unique tools that maximize learning, with purposeful reading and writing application throughout.
Engage Minds, Elevate Achievement, and Empower Learners with Benchmark Phonics and Word Study, 2nd Edition. Developed with Dr. Wiley Blevins, this comprehensive phonics program aligns to the Science of Reading research. It provides teachers with the necessary roadmap, explicit instruction, age-appropriate materials, ample repetition, and efficient use of instructional time, while it gives students unique tools that maximize learning, with purposeful reading and writing application throughout.
Engage Minds, Elevate Achievement, and Empower Learners with Benchmark Phonics and Word Study, 2nd Edition. Developed with Dr. Wiley Blevins, this comprehensive phonics program aligns to the Science of Reading research. It provides teachers with the necessary roadmap, explicit instruction, age-appropriate materials, ample repetition, and efficient use of instructional time, while it gives students unique tools that maximize learning, with purposeful reading and writing application throughout.
Engage Minds, Elevate Achievement, and Empower Learners with Benchmark Phonics and Word Study, 2nd Edition. Developed with Dr. Wiley Blevins, this comprehensive phonics program aligns to the Science of Reading research. It provides teachers with the necessary roadmap, explicit instruction, age-appropriate materials, ample repetition, and efficient use of instructional time, while it gives students unique tools that maximize learning, with purposeful reading and writing application throughout.
Engage Minds, Elevate Achievement, and Empower Learners with Benchmark Phonics and Word Study, 2nd Edition. Developed with Dr. Wiley Blevins, this comprehensive phonics program aligns to the Science of Reading research. It provides teachers with the necessary roadmap, explicit instruction, age-appropriate materials, ample repetition, and efficient use of instructional time, while it gives students unique tools that maximize learning, with purposeful reading and writing application throughout.