The OnWord Reading Pathway:
Science of Reading + AI Connection
Skilled Reading
Decoding + Meaning + Independence
Language Comprehension
Background Knowledge + Vocabulary + Reasoning
Decodable CVC > CVCe > blends
Sight words and repetition for mastery
Fluency built through structured progression
Word Recognition
Phonemic Awareness + Decoding + Fluency
Tier 1, 2, and 3 vocabulary progression
Syntax grows from simple to complex
Figurative language and author’s craft
AI Adaptation Layer
Personalization + Feedback Loops + Comprehension Support
Scaffolds fade as independence increases
Voice and comprehension feedback
Adaptive leveling ensures the right text at the right time
