MIRA Independent Curriculum
Component Reviews

These programs separate out parts of language arts rather than packaging everything into one complete system. They may work well for families who want more flexibility.

Independent Component

All About Reading

A scripted, mastery-based Orton-Gillingham-based reading program that teaches phonological awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

  • Program Span: Pre-Reading, Levels 1-4
  • Focus: Reading
  • Cost: ~$160-$200/level

MIRA Fit: 

★★★★  Strong

Best for: Explicit, multisensory reading instruction – strong support for struggling readers

Considerations: Parents will need to add separate spelling, writing, and literature programs. Lacks spelling reinforcement of reading.

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Independent Component

All About Spelling

A step-by-step Orton-Gillingham-based spelling program that teaches phonograms, spelling rules, and how to spell words by writing them.

  • Program Span: Level 1-7
  • Focus: Spelling
  • Cost: ~$50-$70/level

MIRA Fit: 

★★★★ Strong

Best for: Students who need explicit, structured spelling support

Considerations: Families will need to add reading & writing instruction, and literature program. Lacks reading reinforcement of spelling.

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Independent Component

Explode the Code

A reading program that teaches foundational skills through systematic sequence and extensive practice

  • Program Span: PreK - 4th
  • Focus: Phonics & Word Study
  • Cost: ~$10-$50 depending on book/bundle; ~$45/year online

MIRA Fit: 

★★★ Moderate

Best for: Explicit phonics, decoding, and word study; print and digital versions available

Considerations: Not a stand-alone reading program; needs more robust comprehension, fluency, and writing supplements

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Independent Component

Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)

A strongly structured writing program focused on composition that includes some grammar with clear teacher support

  • Program Span: K - 12th
  • Focus: Writing / Grammar
  • Cost: ~$169-$289 per student package

MIRA Fit: 

★★★ Moderate

Best for: Families looking for explicit, structured writing instruction 

Considerations: Does not include reading remediation / interventions or other components of an English Language Arts curriculum

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Independent Component

Logic of English

A structured literacy program teaching reading, spelling, and grammar through explicit phonics, phonograms, and spelling rules using a systematic, multisensory approach

  • Grades: K - 8th+
  • Focus: Reading, Spelling, Handwriting
  • Cost: ~$100-$250/year

MIRA Fit: 

★★★★ Strong

CERTIFIED

Best for: Families wanting a single program providing a solid foundation in reading & spelling using Orton-Gillingham methodology. Excellent for struggling readers & spellers.

Considerations: Needs to be supplemented with a literature & writing program; Teacher-intensive

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Independent Component

Spellography

A research-based structured spelling & word study program for older students explaining the English language

  • Program Span: 4th - 12th
  • Focus: Spelling
  • Cost: ~$100/level (4 levels)

MIRA Fit: 

★★★ Moderate

Best for: Students who already have basic reading skills and are ready for deeper spelling instruction.

Considerations: Should be paired with separate reading and writing instruction.  Not for beginning decoders.

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Independent Component

Vocabulary from Classical Roots

A vocabulary and morphology program teaching Greek & Latin roots, affixes, and word meaning

  • Program Span: 4th - 11th
  • Focus: Vocabulary
  • Cost: ~$45-$75/level (8 levels)

MIRA Fit: 

★★★ Moderate

Best for: Explicit vocabulary & morphology instruction for older students to provide word study and vocabulary growth

Considerations: Should be paired with separate reading and writing instruction.  Not for beginning decoders.

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Independent Component

Winston Grammar

An explicit multisensory hands-on grammar program utilizing color-coded cards for sentence analysis

  • Program Span: 4th - 8th+
  • Focus: Multisensory Grammar
  • Cost: ~$45 per level (2 levels)

MIRA Fit: 

★★★★ Strong

Best for: Families looking for a multisensory grammar program; students who struggle with traditional grammar instruction

Considerations: Strengthens grammar, doesn’t provide reading remediation

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