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There are so many rules that we can teach when it comes to reading and phonics instruction, but when we look at the English language, it really comes down to: ⁠
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44 sounds ➡️ 6 syllable types ➡️ all of our words, sentences, and passages.⁠
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Over the
What exactly is structured literacy?⁠
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It is a teaching approach that introduces reading skills in a clear step-by-step way, starting with the basics and building up to more advanced concepts.⁠
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The skills are taught in a specific order and build o
Every student brings a unique “bucket of skills” to their reading journey. Their brain wiring, past experiences, and early development all shape how they learn.⁠
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That means every learner’s “skill tower” looks different
Not all students learn to read in the same way or at the same pace.⁠
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About 40% of students pick up reading fairly easily with strong classroom teaching.⁠
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But many students, around 40 to 50%, need clear, explicit instruction to build solid reading

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