Explicit and Systematic Instruction
Learning to treat spoken language as if it were composed of phonemes is an important step in learning to read an alphabetic system.
—Dr. Mark Seidenberg , Language at the speed of sight: How we read, why so many can’t, and what can be done about it. New York: Basic Books , 2017.
The importance of including phonics instruction in early literacy education is no longer subject to debate—it is settled science. There is widespread recognition that explicit and systematic phonics instruction is an efficient and effective way to teach reading, and phonics knowledge is critical for children to learn to read. (Henbest and Apel, 2017. NRP, 2000; Torgerson et al., 2018). The question now is how to leverage that instruction to boost outcomes. Ready4Reading was designed with this goal in mind.
Ready4Reading: Instruction Lessons introduce sound-spellings systematically, beginning with alphabet knowledge. Manipulatives engage learners and help them focus on building letter-sound knowledge. Ready4Reading offers accessible phonics instruction that:
/d/
dog
motivates and engages learners with a blend of print and digital materials. introduces sound-spellings for students to practice and master.
offers students ample opportunities to read connected texts that allow them to apply their phonics instruction to reading. focuses on developing both decoding and encoding skills. allows for introducing and practicing high-frequency words that are not yet decodable. helps students make sense of spelling patterns.
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