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As we explained in a previous post, decodable texts are one of three types of important texts for beginning readers. Decodable texts help build important neuronal pathways mapping sounds to print. When students have an opportunity to apply their new learning to connected text, it builds confident, capable readers. When selecting decodable texts to reinforce…
Nature vs. Nurture What is the difference between a learning disability, a curriculum disability, and instructional confusion? Some of these terms may be familiar to you, while others may not. This was one of our very first blog posts. It is still quite relevant today, which is why we’d like to revisit the term curriculum…
Systematic, Sequential, Cumulative, Explicit Every year, we inevitably encounter students with a similar reading profile. These are the students who score within the independent range for comprehension. However, oral reading fluency scores tend to indicate a need for support. Closer examination of fluency will likely reveal decreased accuracy with minimal self-corrections. Rate, however, may falsely…
Teachers, these books should be at the top of your New Year’s reading list! Our New Year’s resolution includes keeping up with our professional reading. Teachers, if that’s one of your goals, we have some amazing, must-read book recommendations for you! Read on to discover book recommendations that address the art, the science, and the…
