Rigor Mortis: O-G Reading App

Rigor Mortis^® is a web-based, multisensory reading app designed for the Windows operating system. It was created with the Unity 3D game engine (Editor Version 2021.3.38f1), comprising two components. The app’s backbone is The English Code Language Training System, an Orton-Gillingham-based language training system. The Orton-Gillingham approach is an intensive, sequential phonics-based system that teaches the basics of word formation before whole meanings.  The system teaches a student’s strengths while improving weaknesses through explicit and systematic phonics instruction.  The English Code Language Training System incorporates auditory, visual, and tactile-kinesthetic instruction with highly interactive, digital content.  This multisensory approach allows students to master the eighty-five percent of the English “code” that is phonetic.  Further, and most importantly, it allows English language learners to make intelligent choices towards mastering the remaining fifteen percent of the English “code” that must be analyzed to be applied properly. It fosters in all students the ability to forensically master reading, writing, and spelling.  An internet connection is required.

The second component found within the app is the multiplayer, first-person shooter game for which the app is named.  Hunting zombies is an entertaining stress reliever for completing our curriculum and learning to read.  At any time, students should feel free to take a break from their language training studies to go and look for zombies.  Just be aware that the zombies are also looking for you, and they are armed.