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“reading physical books provides a sensory experience in a way that digital reading cannot. Reading physical books involves the sense of touch as pages are turned, the sense of vision as the words are read and pictures are viewed and the sense of smell as the scent of pages surrounds the reader.” Here, here to books!

Rereading is as important to literacy and rewriting.

Over 1/3 of students today are not reading at a basic level of proficiency according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. So how can we support them? Professor Tara Johnston, PhD (York College) turns to the SW-PACT method, focusing on rereading and annotation to support secondary students. Read below for tips on implementing SW-PACT in your classroom today! 📚 Tips for SW-PACT: https://lnkd.in/eJ3s_2dy #Education #Reading #StudentSuccess

Explicit systematic phonics has been around for decades, and many educators and schools have long embraced this approach to teach reading effectively. While the current spotlight on the “science of reading” might make it seem like a recent discovery, it’s actually a well-established method grounded in decades of research. What is new, perhaps, is the broader recognition and re-emphasis on the need for explicit, structured, and systematic phonics instruction as part of a comprehensive literacy program. However, as we re-focus on the science of reading, it’s crucial to remember that teaching phonics is not just about marching through a checklist of sounds, digraphs, or word lists. Differentiation within a systematic approach ensures that no child is left behind, and no child is held back from extension! To extend students who are excelling in a science of reading approach, teachers can use the following strategies: 1. Introduce More Complex Texts 📚: Provide students with books that challenge their knowledge. 2. Advanced Phonics Patterns 🔤: Move beyond basic phonics rules to explore more advanced phonics patterns, such as vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, or more intricate digraphs and trigraphs. 3. Word Study & Morphology 🧩: Introduce word origins, prefixes, suffixes, and root words to build vocabulary and help students see patterns in how words are constructed. This deeper understanding of morphology strengthens both spelling and comprehension. 4. Fluency Activities 🎤: Have them read aloud more complex passages, concentrating on expression, pacing, and comprehension. This strengthens their reading confidence and fluency. By offering these extension activities, teachers can keep advanced students engaged and continually stretch their reading and phonics skills while deepening their understanding of language. #PhonicsExtension #ChallengeAdvancedLearners #ReadingGrowth

Great report here, and shout out to my friend, Tiffany Peltier, PhD and specifically this quote, that highlights the conversation of instructional time: "NWEA literacy consultant Peltier, whom I quoted earlier, suggests that phonemic awareness can be tapered off by the fall of first grade. More phonemic awareness isn’t necessarily harmful, but there’s only so much instructional time in the day. She thinks that precious minutes currently devoted to oral phonemic awareness could be better spent on phonics, building vocabulary and content knowledge through reading books aloud, classroom discussions and writing." Too frequently, we ignore the undeniable reality that instructional time, and teacher time in general, is finite. Ignoring the "time budget" in instructional best practice conversation is analogous to shopping for the "best house out there," without any thought on what the bank will allocate for the purchase. https://lnkd.in/eBNa6iw2

What Happens When Middle School Students Miss Out on Auditory Foundations in Reading? Reading Fluency and Comprehension Struggles: - Without strong auditory foundations, students struggle to decode words, leading to slow and laborious reading. -This impacts their ability to comprehend what they read, affecting their performance across subjects. -Limited Vocabulary Development: Students who find reading difficult often avoid it, limiting their exposure to new vocabulary. This lack of vocabulary development hinders their ability to understand complex texts, which are common in middle school. Difficulty with Multisyllabic Words: -Middle school texts often include multisyllabic words that require strong decoding skills. -Students without strong auditory foundations struggle to break these words down, leading to comprehension issues. Academic Struggles Across Subjects: -Reading proficiency is crucial for success in all subjects. When students lack reading skills, they struggle with comprehension in science, social studies, and math, further widening their academic gaps.

The Science of Reading is clear that foundational skills are absolutely essential for young readers. This includes oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, phonics, spelling, and so much more. This article by Dr. Julia Lindsey Ph.D. explains WHY teaching foundational skills is so important and includes a breakdown of all the different foundational skills and related terms.

By employing evidence-based reading strategies, teachers can ensure that students develop the strong reading skills necessary for academic success and lifelong learning. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AU0v5 #ScienceOfReading #TeachReading

The Science of Reading is clear that foundational skills are absolutely essential for young readers. This includes oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, phonics, spelling, and so much more. This article by Dr. Julia Lindsey Ph.D. explains WHY teaching foundational skills is so important and includes a breakdown of all the different foundational skills and related terms.

The Science of Reading is clear that foundational skills are absolutely essential for young readers. This includes oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, phonics, spelling, and so much more. This article by Dr. Julia Lindsey Ph.D. explains WHY teaching foundational skills is so important and includes a breakdown of all the different foundational skills and related terms.