Introduction to the Science of Reading
Dr. Stephanie Stollar developed a free set of presentation slides outlining basic findings in the science of reading. Slides, speaker notes, and handouts are provided.
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Sounding Out New Multisyllabic Words
Linda Farrell explains the process readers go through when they decode new multisyllabic reading. In the video, she highlights set for variability, where a reader flexes sounds to adjust close approximations.
Learning Multisyllabic Words with Silent “e” and Vowel Teams
Linda Farrell highlights an instructional approach to teaching multisyllable words with silent “e” and vowel teams in this brief video.
Break the Code with Digraphs
In this activity, students practice sounding out words with digraphs, and then reading the word aloud.
The Wish Decodable < sh >
This printable resource is designed to help students build reading skills related to digraph <sh>.
Digraphs Word List
This word lists can help you plan for teaching digraphs with short vowels. Use them in your reading and spelling lessons and activities.
Roll and Read: VC and CVC
This game is a fun and engaging activity for students to apply their knowledge of consonants and short vowels.
Essential Principles of Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction
Phonics instruction should be explicit and systematic – but what exactly does that mean? This article clarifies these commonly used terms.
The Reading Process
Expert reading researcher Dr. Reid Lyon highlights key components of reading development, including the role of phonics in this complex process.
Segmenting Phonemes
Use this lesson plan to teach students to segment words into their individual phonemes.
Identifying Beginning Phonemes
This lesson plan outlines an instructional routine for explicitly teaching students to isolate the first sound in words.
Science Before Sound Wall
Considering using a sound wall? Sheryl Ferlito highlights some of the considerations for switching from a word wall to sound wall, and some of the learning educators must embark on, in this document.