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What Is Structured Literacy?
What Is Structured Literacy? What Is Structured Literacy? The International Dyslexia Association originated the term structured literacy. It encompasses a science-based, structured approach to literacy instruction. It provides explicit, systematic, …
3 Strategies for EL Literacy Instruction
3 Strategies for EL Literacy Instruction 3 Strategies for EL Literacy Instruction In today's diverse classrooms, teachers face the challenge of meeting the needs of all students, including those of English Learners (ELs). One effective approach is to …
5 Key Concepts of Orthographic Mapping and its Importance in Literacy Success
5 Key Concepts of Orthographic Mapping and its Importance in Literacy Success 5 Key Concepts of Orthographic Mapping and its Importance in Literacy Success Orthographic mapping is the process through which unfamiliar words are transformed into instantly …
Really Great Reading In the New York Times
Really Great Reading In the New York Times Really Great Reading In the New York Times Mayor Adams Unveils Program to Address Dyslexia in N.Y.C. Schools By Lola Fadulu "The mayor, who has dyslexia himself, would open two new schools, train teachers and …
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The Power of Orthographic Mapping: Unpacking a Key Component of Reading Success
The Power of Orthographic Mapping: Unpacking a Key Component of Reading Success The Power of Orthographic Mapping: Unpacking a Key Component of Reading Success Subtropical. Complicate. Antelope. These are long words. We don’t see them every day. They have …
Expanding Vocabulary Knowledge in the Classroom
Expanding Vocabulary Knowledge in the Classroom Expanding Vocabulary Knowledge in the Classroom Across the school day, students are exposed to new vocabulary during story reading, discussions, and content area instruction. Yet, hearing or reading a new …
Importance of Handwriting
Importance of Handwriting Importance of Handwriting Practice Makes Permanent - Not Perfect! Children should be taught about handwriting as it is developmentally appropriate. Learning letter formation can increase students' ability to spell words and …
Three Levels of Support for Every Learner
Three Levels of Support for Every Learner Three Levels of Support for Every Learner Three components of literacy are multiliteracies, new literacies, and multimodality. For a better understanding, let’s look closely at what each of these levels of …
Sound Walls vs. Word Walls
Sound Walls vs. Word Walls Sound Walls vs. Word Walls Sound walls and word walls are two different educational tools with distinct benefits for language development and literacy enhancement. Sound Wall Phonemic Awareness: Sound walls focus on individual …