https://readingrev.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-04-03 https://readingrev.com/blog/keeping-texts-at-the-center-why-great-picture-books-matter monthly 0.5 2026-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/25bea5ff-e3bf-410a-9aef-9cab4d86a275/Must+Reads.png Blog - Keeping Texts at the Center: Why Great Picture Books Matter - Why Texts Must Stay at the Center In today’s literacy classrooms, it can be easy for instruction to become overly skill-driven and disconnected from meaningful reading. But research continues to affirm what many of us see every day: students build language best through rich, meaningful text experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ad6ea812-200d-4b31-975c-05f4fd4b7cac/Must+Reads+%281%29.png Blog - Keeping Texts at the Center: Why Great Picture Books Matter Introducing Reading Rev’s Must-Read Picture Book Project That conversation with one honest teacher sparked something bigger. Reading Rev’s Must-Read Picture Book Project was created to help educators quickly find exceptional, high-leverage picture books that truly support strong literacy instruction. This growing collection highlights picture books that are especially powerful for: vocabulary instruction knowledge building theme and character analysis rich classroom conversation https://readingrev.com/blog/12-week-test-prep-plan monthly 0.5 2025-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/93dc2219-aaeb-470a-978c-cf3e4131075a/test+prep+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/7f4ec328-ddd9-4eba-8091-a2a789e21d9a/6.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - TRANSCRIPTION. Students who struggle with penmanship, typing, and spelling will struggle with writing! As we emphasize writing (a hugely impactful portion of standardized assessments) in the next 12 weeks, we are going to look at all the micro-skills needed for proficient writing. The first is transcription- handwriting, typing, and spelling. You’ll probably not be shocked to discover how much these foundational skills of writing impact overall success. The Plan & Resources: Week 1 Video Preview 5 Skills Needed for Proficient Writing- #1 Transcription Handwriting Resources & Link List Why Does Penmanship Even Matter? Video It’s never too late to go back to the basics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737058107738-S2X5E9PET9CQOQZEXCFE/Handwriting+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/d54bb529-dd7c-48de-8b8c-6d6b9d810dc2/7.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - SYNTAX. Without it, students struggle with understanding and creating sentences. Syntax is how words are put together to create sentences, and it’s key for reading fluency, comprehension, and writing. Students who understand syntax excel in ELA multiple-choice questions and written responses! The Plan & Resources: Week 2 Video Preview Watch the Super-Power Syntax video for teaching tips. Start with direct instruction using our 4 Parts of Syntax Google Slide Deck and Student Note Packet to teach: Complete Sentences, Parts of Speech, Clauses, Phrases, & Sentence Types. Reinforce learning with Phonics + Grammar Writing Tasks and Syntax Recipe Cards. Try the multi-sensory sentence-building activity. Don’t miss our blog: Syntax and Sentence Skills. Let’s make syntax a game-changer for your students! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737058160187-8B7MOL04NDMTF2BE5XW2/Syntax+Google+SLides+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737058181912-TTVHPK19V6TS99WKKC34/Sentence+Recipe+Cards.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737058244684-OY6ONC424OFUTSGYVW2T/Week+1-5+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737058348664-9E5D7SKTXFLR36UTMQHN/week+2+resource+preview.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/7b683d06-be1f-496c-a41a-90a618779bf5/9.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - How many students read a question and think, “I have no idea where to even start!” ? This week is all about helping students understand what questions are asking and crafting clear, complete written responses using the RACE strategy. Explicitly teaching these skills early sets the stage for ongoing practice and success! Why It Matters Students often misunderstand what questions are asking. Teaching them how to analyze and break down questions improves accuracy and confidence. The RACE strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain) ensures their answers are thorough and well-supported. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737058708203-KFUNRWA5Q0P9I0XWN2GO/Copy+of+Product+Covers+%2813%29.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737058748818-2YVGM8Q3L78IL9IIDS1A/RACE+Cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737058657402-OOYPRUNM8ENNDHVQ2IDX/resource+preview.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/19bd6195-2bfc-433d-9d8a-aa997f3bd36a/10.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - Preparing and building stamina is important, but how do we prepare our students without creating testing anxiety? This week focuses on fostering students' growth mindset and confidence while reinforcing essential academic skills. The goal is to help students prepare for standardized assessments without anxiety by emphasizing stamina, growth, and effort and not perfection, scores, or comparison. The Plan & Resources: Week 4 Video Preview Picture Book Lessons on Resilience • The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires and Trying by Kobi Yamada both cover how effort and resilience lead to personal growth and success. These beautiful stories are paired with a lesson plan that covers character traits, growth, and comparison. They can be used to reinforce transcription, syntax, question analysis, and the R.A.C.E. written response. What is Stamina article and comprehension questions are provided to showcase this trait and give additional skill practice. Growth Mindset Coloring Page Pack for stress relief and inspiration in the coming weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737057489579-XTJSGJL2H37ZYBHODPDC/Resilience+Cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737057997272-F5KJTZMKVJQW7KGR1PN8/stamina+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1737057461651-CW84WRBQ3MJP8ROGLM0G/coloring+cover-+stamina+and+growth+mindset.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/99c291ee-3490-43bb-9424-2385c7054d97/11.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - Research consistently shows that teaching text structure improves students’ reading comprehension and writing quality. This week marks an important shift as we continue to deepen our understanding of the Writing Rope and explore the critical role of text structure in both reading comprehension and written expression. Read more about this strand here! In addition, students are introduced to the formatting and structure of ELA standardized test questions, helping them develop strategies to navigate these complex assessments with confidence. The Plan & Resources: Week 5 Video Preview Introducing the importance of text structure using the Kinds of Writing Slide Deck. This week’s focus: Narrative Text Structure. Use the Student Handbook to increase understanding. Use the 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade Narrative Practice Guide that focuses on your grade’s standards and is formatted like the ELA standardized tests. Students will read an excerpt from a beloved novel, answer comprehension and vocabulary multiple choice questions. Then, after doing the same for a second excerpt, students are asked to answer higher-level questions comparing the two! These complex tasks take modeling and practice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1738192335381-BY0NLJSBVRWDMGVD6H4A/google+slide+deck+cover-+kinds+of+writing.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1738192349348-63OFDBSUZCS12F42HPYZ/Student+handbook+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1738193398046-6NP4BO8P3QOMCOAWXEXV/test+prep+packest.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/9ba6bcfb-5324-4bd5-b6b0-7e9f91d3eb5b/12.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - "Skill comes from consistent and deliberate practice." – Shawn Allen This week, we will continue to deepen our understanding of how text structure influences both reading comprehension and written expression. Students will get additional practice with the format and structure of standardized test questions. It is important to note that we are not merely “teaching to the test;” rather, we are explicitly equipping students with essential skills that enhance their proficiency while fostering stamina. Mastering complex skills requires time and practice. Students will engage with increasingly challenging passages and questions. To promote independent problem-solving, consider gradually removing scaffolds and allowing students to complete each task individually before reviewing responses together. This process helps clarify misunderstandings and strengthens comprehension over time. With consistent effort, these tasks will become more manageable, and students will build confidence through repeated success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1738771554657-Y3LOIY9W4ZLV7XVWNX99/week+6+test+prep+cover+nonfiction+guide.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1738771586287-4HY6WWU7V7TGVZ2WJV3O/Text+Support+Cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1738772009914-90FU8ZMZQ7C4ES1BH76A/Poster+pack+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1a9b305c-3c62-41c6-8884-42f06ba818c6/13.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - Comparing texts and text structures helps students recognize patterns in writing, strengthens comprehension, and aids in being critical consumers of texts. Reading Comprehension & Writing Focus: Comparing Texts with Different Structures This week, we continue to provide opportunities for students to engage with higher-level test formats while deepening their understanding of different text structures. 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Teaching students explicit strategies, such as using context clues, improves word recognition, comprehension, and long-term retention (Beck, McKeown, & Kucan, 2013). The CLUNK strategy provides structured support for vocabulary acquisition, aligning with evidence-based reading instruction. 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(McNamara, 2021) This week, we focus on critical thinking strategies that will help students approach ELA test tasks with a logical, structured plan. Inspired by Joan Sedita’s Writing Rope, we emphasize the interconnected skills of organizing, drafting, writing, and revising—not just in writing, but in test-taking as a whole. By providing students with a clear roadmap for both reading comprehension and written responses, we help them develop stamina, independence. The Plan & Resources Week 9 Video Preview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1739721805813-9JIZC9O5MO5DHMCN62SZ/19.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1739721949034-XH1XM5CNOL38H34ZQWQJ/Copy+of+Product+Covers+%282%29.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1739721989023-U6PPIAGYQ1T1GJBGOSY9/CUPS+Sticky+Note+%26+Poster+final+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/756e921f-f014-4a12-a2ca-9ba401512db3/16.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - Students need explicit instruction in how to think about and engage with texts. Effective comprehension instruction involves modeling, guided practice, and independent application of strategies such as making connections, questioning, and synthesizing information. Shanahan, T., & Shanahan, C. (2008) This week, we focus on improving student written responses. We will continue to look at the writing rope focusing on writing craft. Students will think about their audience and purpose for writing as well as making their writing have more style with word choice and figurative language! These are all included on most standardized testing rubrics! You can choose if you want to focus on the sentence level or paragraph level. You can also take two weeks and do both! We’ve included everything you need! The Plan & Resources Week 10 Video Preview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1739994607757-6ALCAPRUC8VY73LFE0QI/Copy+of+Product+Covers+%282%29.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1740078629688-8M9FSVUOD7SCYNI3XR15/synonym+list+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1740078898944-KOOYGN8VOQXKSWI49AMR/Figurative+Lang+Cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1740083727353-PWU7NU38H1ZJ5IYJU0V1/bundle+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/99427808-8374-4a6b-9b43-d750ae1a9d13/week+11+.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - When students are engaged, curiosity thrives, and learning becomes an adventure. — Unknown Get ready for an exciting week of learning and problem-solving! Here’s how the challenge works: Solo Challenge: Each day kicks off with a short, independent practice test. Team Challenge: After reviewing answers, students team up (2-3 per group) to complete a skill-based challenge and earn a clue word. Clue Collection: Teams must save their daily clue words—they’ll need them for the final escape on Day 5! Daily Focus Areas: Day 1: Syntax & Sentence Structure Day 2: Question Analysis & Breaking Down Prompts Day 3: RACE Written Responses Day 4: Fiction & Nonfiction Text Structure Day 5: Comparing Texts & The Final Escape By the end of the week, students will put all their clues together to unlock the final escape! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1740166460799-H0AE7F9F9HVUW9BGSVJR/escape+room+cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1740167457668-TKVD62CWEN0WO337GF8U/cover+2.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/a348c0d4-bdb0-403a-9338-623aaaafe957/18.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan - You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh) You’ve made it! This is the moment to take a deep breath and let your students shine. This week is about building calm, confidence, and positivity, setting the stage for success. Remember, your students are so much more than a test score. This test is just one small snapshot of their learning—it does not define their relationships, creativity, humor, resilience, or unique talents. Use this week to uplift, encourage, and remind them of all they’ve accomplished. They are ready. They are capable. They’ve got this—and so do you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1740083051233-X85UBQCB1N01Z734H20U/Test+Taking+Snacks+Cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1740083051278-4WLFU4QZ4PXVAVV0QMCK/Test+Taking+Tip+Cover.png Blog - 12 Week Test Prep Plan https://readingrev.com/blog/celebrating-dyslexic-thinkers-the-power-of-representation-and-the-class-magazine-project monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ac8d6375-f142-4486-a6fc-a3e2546137fd/Dyslexia+Magazine+cover.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project - The Bright Side: Famous Dyslexic Minds Magazine The Dyslexia Class Magazine Project invites students to research, write, and publish a class magazine that celebrates dyslexic thinkers. This project not only builds literacy skills; it also cultivates empathy, teamwork, and pride in neurodiversity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409644059-KXBWMWKJC7OSYCF2PV52/Slide4.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409644052-SRJU75QNCR1TW3ORJJG8/Slide5.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409645428-DC4DPOYIKRXN4HKAVRM9/Slide6.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409645548-75FXPUP7LOUANML67QF6/Slide7.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761410232224-ALE8SYTC1HUOSGTDR5V5/Dyslexia+Magazine+Project+copy.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409647478-7VPPOSWC2N6UHLNZ7W9D/Slide8.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409647697-172LASY66PAYSB7TLQHO/Slide10.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409649009-AXOWFVH7QQYZRLCSB95Y/Slide14.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409649474-7IUC4BTZOLDRWPXL3Z1Q/Slide15.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409650535-0Z8LGKM2M6OQKU5Y55E5/Slide22.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409652115-UU20CZ5IC2PLPX8FSPA7/Slide29.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1761409653029-4YFIC6O942YI44ONMP10/Slide25.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4d937283-c617-4ca4-bc34-62bd7212779c/%E2%80%9CNo+matter+what+people+tell+you%2C+words+and+ideas+can+change+the+world.%E2%80%9D+%286%29.png Blog - Celebrating Dyslexic Thinkers: The Power of Representation &amp; the Class Magazine Project - Celebrate the 15–20% who think differently, and brilliantly, with this inspiring class magazine project! Find it in the VIP VAULT and here. https://readingrev.com/blog/can-schools-say-dyselxia monthly 0.5 2025-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/2f473fa6-56b0-4b96-b77c-8e3838cd5545/you+matter+%2811%29.png Blog - Can Schools Say “DYSELXIA??” - The Unspoken Rule in Schools I am a teacher and for years, I heard a phrase whispered among educators: “We’re not allowed to say dyslexia.” Because no one was allowed to talk about it, we didn’t really understand it. We wanted to help our students, but many of us had been told that dyslexia was a medical term, not an educational one. It was something to be diagnosed outside of school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/099ba59d-d7e0-4e88-b2ab-fbf90accb737/you+matter+%2812%29.png Blog - Can Schools Say “DYSELXIA??” - In fact, the U.S. Department of Education specifically addressed this confusion in a 2015 document known as the Dear Colleague Letter on Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia. This letter, issued by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), states clearly that there is nothing in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that prevents educators from using those terms in evaluations, eligibility determinations, or IEPs. “There is nothing in IDEA that would prohibit the use of the terms dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia in IDEA evaluation, eligibility determinations, or IEP documents.” U.S. Department of Education, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/5b472e4b-a8e1-4833-be4d-b36d8e9affc0/7.png Blog - Can Schools Say “DYSELXIA??” - Why Naming It Matters When we name dyslexia, we do more than identify a learning difference; we give it shape, structure, and support. Dyslexia is not a reflection of intelligence or effort. It’s a neurobiological difference that affects how the brain processes language (particularly how sounds are matched to letters). Students with dyslexia often: Struggle to master the sound-letter relationships (phoneme-grapheme correspondence) needed to decode words Read slowly and laboriously Spell inconsistently Have high oral language and vocabulary Comprehend well when text is read aloud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/fefcbbd7-8bc1-4aef-8af4-4b9fb13972ac/8.png Blog - Can Schools Say “DYSELXIA??” Sally Shaywitz, a leading dyslexia researcher, says, “For those with dyslexia, knowing that they are dyslexic provides direction and a starting point for self-advocacy and accommodations. It helps them feel that they are not alone, and that they are part of a community of dyslexics contending with similar struggles. They can look to other people with dyslexia who are succeeding and know that they can do the same. They develop greater self-awareness about the specific challenges they face and what they can do to succeed, rather than assuming they are stupid or lazy. And they can learn to identify and utilize their strengths in both school and, later, in the workplace, bringing their best assets to the job at hand, knowing what tasks to delegate and when to allow themselves a little extra time.” https://readingrev.com/blog/from-confusion-to-clarity-why-identifying-dyslexia-matters monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1759979872618-UFEJ7BHW0VG3IUMJ1154/%E2%80%9CNo+matter+what+people+tell+you%2C+words+and+ideas+can+change+the+world.%E2%80%9D+%285%29.png Blog - From Confusion to Clarity: Why Identifying Dyslexia Matters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1759979953693-900Y90UISAM1VST9BLX5/YouTube+Thumbnails+%2813%29.png Blog - From Confusion to Clarity: Why Identifying Dyslexia Matters https://readingrev.com/blog/consistency-counts-how-instructional-routines-boost-learning monthly 0.5 2025-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/28186e9e-069a-4977-9d04-f357700a40b2/Blog+pics+%283%29.png Blog - Consistency Counts: How Instructional Routines Boost Learning - Instructional routines are structured, predictable sequences of teaching practices that teachers use consistently to deliver content and guide student learning Think of instructional routines as “standard plays” in a classroom! Just as athletes and sports teams rely on familiar plays to stay coordinated and flexible under pressure, instructional routines help students focus on learning, not figuring out what comes next. Rooted in cognitive science, instructional routines reduce cognitive load, freeing working memory for deeper processing of new content. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/7656ca24-419c-4aba-8a03-c22e708d989a/Product+Covers+%2815%29.png Blog - Consistency Counts: How Instructional Routines Boost Learning - Structured Literacy Lesson Instructional Routine The Orton-Gillingham methodology offers a structured lesson framework that systematically incorporates phonological and phonemic awareness, decoding and encoding at the word level focus on phonics patterns, dictation, and connected text reading through explicit instruction and guided practice. This framework is flexible, supporting both emergent readers and more advanced students, while maintaining a consistent lesson structure. As students become familiar with the predictable routines embedded in this methodology, they gain a clear understanding of what to expect in each segment of the lesson, which supports engagement, confidence, and more efficient skill development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/6c3baa14-f7a4-48e1-953c-e9d7aceedd15/Product+Covers+%2814%29.png Blog - Consistency Counts: How Instructional Routines Boost Learning - Small, Consistent Steps = Big Learning In this first-grade lesson, the Orton-Gillingham three-part drill instructional routine is in action. Notice how seamlessly students follow each step of the lesson—they understand what to do and what comes next without needing guidance on materials or procedures. This familiarity allows students to focus entirely on learning the content, maximizing engagement and efficiency. Similarly, in this structured literacy phonics lesson with third graders, the students demonstrate the power of well-established routines. Even with a teacher who is new to the class, students immediately know the expectations and flow of the lesson. Their familiarity with the routine enables them to engage directly with the content, highlighting how consistent instructional structures support independence and academic success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4554f44d-3594-459d-81cc-ebe5ffec1af1/Product+Covers+%2817%29.png Blog - Consistency Counts: How Instructional Routines Boost Learning - Those lessons highlighted phonemic awareness and phonics. Now let’s talk about incorporating morphology. Morphology Instructional Routine To promote teacher clarity and student success, each lesson follows this consistent, research-based routine: 1. Engage Begin with 2–3 familiar words that include the target root or affix. Discuss the words’ meanings and prompt students to predict the morpheme’s meaning. 2. Teach Explicitly Introduce the new morpheme or pattern through direct instruction using visuals, word sums, and meaningful context. Guide students to break down words by morphology and phonics rules. 3. Analyze & Apply Use word ladders to explore word families and deepen understanding of root-based vocabulary. Students will then use words in context and apply their new learning with retrieval-based activities. 4. Practice & Extend Students work with words through fluency practice, dictation, word sorts, and word building. Extend learning into reading and writing tasks. 5. Reflect & Transfer Encourage students to connect morphemes across subject areas and apply their knowledge independently. A build-as- you-go morphology bulletin board is included for future support and reference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/91c96d00-6acb-4109-a563-c387a0e9e7d8/Product+Covers+%2818%29.png Blog - Consistency Counts: How Instructional Routines Boost Learning - Fluency Routine with Repeated Readings A repeated reading routine strengthens fluency by giving students multiple opportunities to practice text, improving accuracy, rate, and expression while reinforcing comprehension. Read 1 – Accuracy Teacher models fluent reading of the passage. Students complete a first read, focusing on decoding each word correctly. Teacher provides corrective feedback and brief word review if necessary. Read 2 – Pace & Meaning Students reread the same passage, this time attending to appropriate rate. Teacher prompts students to group words into meaningful syntactical chunks to support comprehension. Discuss how pacing influences understanding. Read 3 – Phrasing & Punctuation Students read again, focusing on natural phrasing and attending to punctuation cues (pausing at commas, stopping at periods, inflection with question marks, etc.). Teacher models and has students echo-read tricky sentences. Read 4 – Expression Final reread emphasizes prosody: tone, emphasis, and expression that reflect the meaning of the text. Students may perform a short read-aloud for a partner, small group, or teacher, practicing reading “like they talk.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/0becb5c8-1fb0-475b-8523-e4497cda6bd4/Product+Covers+%2819%29.png Blog - Consistency Counts: How Instructional Routines Boost Learning - Repeated Text Reading Routine A structured, five-day instructional routine with a skill-based passage gradually moves students from teacher modeling to independent practice, incorporating repeated readings, pattern identification, partner work, and comprehension discussions to build both decoding and understanding. • Day 1: Introduce skill-based passage by reading aloud (I DO) • Day 2: Highlight pattern in skill-based passage and re-read chorally (We Do) • Day 3: Re-read skill-based passage with partner, find pattern words and scoops on the back (We Do) • Day 4: Re-read skill-based passage and answer comprehension questions (We Do/ You Do) • Day 5: Final read of skill-based passage independently and final comprehension strategy question/discussion (You Do) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/545e0760-c668-4cac-98e8-f1821d94712e/Product+Covers+%2820%29.png Blog - Consistency Counts: How Instructional Routines Boost Learning - Direct Instruction Vocabulary Routine This structured vocabulary routine is used to explicitly teach students new, tier 2 words. It is called the POSSUM technique and guides students through pronunciation, spelling, meaning, morphology, and contextual connections, reinforced with synonyms, antonyms, multi-sensory activities, deep processing, and multiple exposures to ensure lasting understanding and mastery. Teacher pronounces word. Students repeat. (P-phonology) Spell the word using syllables and sounds. (O-orthography) Teacher gives definition, context, & part of speech; use morphology when applicable. (S-syntax, S-meaning, M- morphology) Connection using the word (U- understanding) Synonym and Antonym Multi-sensory (act the word out or show an object) Deep processing (connect personally to the word) Multiple exposures for mastery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/3f9f965c-e6a0-4a76-be87-2fa3666bd73b/Product+Covers+%2821%29.png Blog - Consistency Counts: How Instructional Routines Boost Learning - Word-Learning Vocabulary Instructional Routine Teaching word-learning strategies- deliberate, systematic approaches students use to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words- can help students more than double the number of words they acquire. The Look Inside, Inside, Outside instructional routine guides students to independently figure out the meaning of unknown words. When you don’t know the meaning of a word: Look inside the word: Identify any familiar prefixes, roots, or suffixes and see if they give you clues about the meaning. Look inside the sentence: Examine the sentence and surrounding sentences for definitions, synonyms, or antonyms that give clues. Look outside the text: Consider your own knowledge or broader context to infer meaning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/fca57205-478f-45e0-84a2-838257011ef1/Product+Covers+%2822%29.png Blog - Consistency Counts: How Instructional Routines Boost Learning - Comprehension- Reciprocal Teaching Instructional Routine A three-day Reciprocal Teaching routine allows students who are already familiar with the strategy to rotate roles in groups, apply all four strategies with partners, and then use them independently with reflection to strengthen comprehension. Day 1 – Group Reading & Strategy Rotation Students read a common passage independently or in small groups. Each student takes on one of the four roles: Predictor, Questioner, Clarifier, Summarizer. Roles rotate after each section of the text or after each 3 day cycle so every student practices all strategies. Day 2 – Partner Reading & Strategy Deepening Students work in pairs with a new passage. They move through all four strategies together, pausing after each section to record predictions, questions, clarifications, and summaries. This allows students to see that these are metacognition strategies that occur naturally and not just one is applicable. Teacher circulates to confer and press for deeper, text-based evidence. Day 3 – Independent Reading & Reflection Students independently apply the four strategies while reading a self-selected or assigned passage. They record their thinking in a graphic organizer or reading journal. Reflection: Students share in small groups which strategy helped them most and how it improved their comprehension. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1bd33cd2-96e8-42c3-8b52-0ff6a18151c3/Product+Covers+%2823%29.png Blog - Consistency Counts: How Instructional Routines Boost Learning - Comprehension- The CSR Routine This CSR-based routine guides students to identify the genre before reading, monitor their understanding using the Comprehension Salad strategy during reading, and create a concise gist statement afterward to strengthen comprehension and reflection. Before Reading (Preview/Activate) 1. Identify the Genre: Teacher asks, “What kind of text are we reading today? How do you know?” Students name the genre (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc.) and predict features they might see. 2. Set a Purpose: Students share what they expect to learn or notice based on the genre and preview of text. During Reading (Monitor/Clarify) 3. Read in Sections: Students read a short chunk of text together or independently. 4. Comprehension Salad: After each section, students “toss in” their thinking by asking a question, making a prediction or inference, or connecting to their own thinking and knowledge. After Reading (Review/Wrap-up) 5. Create a Gist Statement: Students write 1–2 sentences that summarize what the text was mostly about, using their own words. 6. Share & Reflect: Students compare gist statements in pairs or groups to refine meaning. Teacher leads a brief reflection: “How did identifying the genre and using comprehension salad help you understand the text?” https://readingrev.com/blog/how-to-be-a-successful-tutor-7-essential-strategies monthly 0.5 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/5d3a3ec9-df6b-44ea-81e2-8cf0e0dd1f43/1.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies - 1. Be Data-Driven from the Start Before you dive into your first tutoring session, take a step back and assess where the student actually is. If parents are seeking tutoring, there is most likely an issue that is impeding academic success. Ask for any school assessment data. If that data doesn’t give you a very clear picture, do your own assessments before you begin teaching sessions. You can't fix what you can't see. Knowing the student’s current strengths and gaps allows you to make targeted decisions that get results. Start with data; let it guide every session you plan. Not sure what diagnostic tests to give? Start here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749219081842-YUW1Z40KAGR5UNFNLSZ3/Diagnostic+Assessment.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749219090453-GVSWUVVY73QQZGNND1JC/PAST.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749219100554-IK3N4AZP9JEYS7O04887/Core+Phonics.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749219104221-YN9NAPUL25D6ZXKCGF01/6+Syllable+Types.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749219109427-AEAGXFNW47EBMLGQPXI9/Word+Inventories.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/81d8d07d-4167-4500-b3d6-670e8b1b8b4d/2.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies - 2. Set Realistic Goals Based on Your Timeline Every tutoring relationship is different. Some students come for support year-round, while others are short-term or just during summer break. Based on your timeline, identify the most impactful skills you can build. What will help this student be more successful in the classroom? What skills will build their confidence and independence? Set clear, manageable goals—and share them with both the student and their family. I create six week session plans and goals. I track our objectives and outcomes on a spreadsheet. This is a working document that I continually adjust according to my student’s performance and progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749221163534-Y7GHIHPPS8SKB17IZCWO/Intermediate+Literacy+Course+Webinar+%281920+x+500+px%29.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/738bfa64-c335-42ec-8a36-935ce483da4c/3.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies - 3. Focus on Remediation, Not Just Completion It’s easy to fall into the trap of just helping a student complete their homework. But real growth comes from remediation—going back to reteach skills they are weak in or have not been taught. Homework might offer clues, but your time together is most powerful when it's focused on filling skill gaps. Long-term, this empowers students far more than just finishing a worksheet. If you aren’t sure what skills need to be mastered, go back to diagnostic assessments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/77516800-7b83-483f-ac66-0793e10481a7/4.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies - 4. Build Motivation with Honesty, Goals, and Celebrations Students know when they’re struggling. What they need is someone who believes in them—and knows what they need in order to succeed. Be honest with your students about where they are, but balance it with encouragement and a plan for growth. Celebrate milestones, no matter how small. A student who feels seen, supported, and celebrated is far more likely to stay engaged and push through challenges. Most students will dread the idea of additional school work and tutoring. Acknowledge that, but know that success leads to motivation. They will be more willing to put in the time and effort if they can see and feel that it’s working! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/9b962ba0-768d-4414-8064-8b3bdb2fb564/5.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies - 5. Keep Parents in the Loop and Accountable Parents shouldn’t have to guess how tutoring is going. Make it a habit to communicate regularly: share progress, explain the work you’re doing, and be clear about areas of concern. When parents understand exactly where their child is struggling and exactly what you’re doing to help, they become powerful partners. Parents who are signing up for the time and financial commitment of tutoring want it to work! Show them how they can support learning at home and be involved in the process. Partnership also means shared responsibility. For tutoring to be effective, parents must prioritize the session by showing up on time, avoiding last-minute cancellations, and supporting spaced practice at home. Nothing is more frustrating than parents who are constantly flaky! To help establish strong boundaries from the beginning, I recommend using a simple parent-tutor contract. This lays out the expectations on both sides—what parents can expect from you, and what you need from them to ensure their child’s success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749218502961-KT662FNGJAGJFUF0DY40/Contract+and+Week+1.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749218653080-DRU2D2RS0ZAXIJL9DKHE/Contract+and+Week+1.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749218652985-K4FIFGA54W1QZ7H70IZG/invoice.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/151ec7c2-73b5-45fa-b4a8-8c3603427a7b/6.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies - 6. Understand the Power of Time, Intensity, and Independent Practice Here’s a truth that isn’t talked about enough: students who are significantly behind need more than just one session a week for a few months. Progress requires consistency, intensity, and extended practice. Don’t over-promise results. In most cases, students need at least two one-hour sessions per week, especially for students with foundational gaps. (Younger students may need shorter sessions, but they still benefit from frequent exposure.) Between sessions, give students short, targeted activities (5 to 15 minutes) that reinforce the exact skills you’re teaching. These can be simple review games, re-reading, or targeted practice of taught skills. To boost motivation, create a point system where students can earn small, meaningful rewards for completing extra practice. A sticker chart, punch card, or digital tracker works great. After earning a set number of points, let students choose a prize (small treasure box toys, gift cards, extra game/screen time, or a special book). The goal? Turn extra practice into a game, not a chore. A little external motivation may speed up buy-in until internal motivation is gained with real success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749219978385-49Y04I49EY3U0INS5W58/Tutoring%2BIncentives-%2BPoints%2Bfor%2BPrizes.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749219978341-RSNWRBKYA5JK2DZ3KDSU/Tutoring%2BIncentives-%2BPoints%2Bfor%2BPrizes2.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1749219979582-G6P5QDLPOBH6MPZOJOIE/Tutoring%2BIncentives-%2BPoints%2Bfor%2BPrizes3.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/500dad9a-5ee3-4fc7-9e6d-8dfb6b8f8ecb/7.png Blog - How to Be a Successful Tutor: 7 Essential Strategies - 7. Make It Fun & Personal This is where the magic happens… tutoring should feel different from school. You have the gift of 1:1 time so use it to build rapport, laughter, and connection. Play games, use student interests, tell jokes. When students enjoy the time they spend with you, they’re more open to learning. Relationships come first; learning will follow. https://readingrev.com/blog/let-them-listen-why-audiobooks-belong-in-every-readers-toolkit monthly 0.5 2025-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1748554689763-QP1Y5NLCCVWTX9UBUAQG/12.png Blog - Let Them Listen: Why Audiobooks Belong in Every Reader’s Toolkit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1748554690188-90CLNZB52T4RMCY34L9M/13.png Blog - Let Them Listen: Why Audiobooks Belong in Every Reader’s Toolkit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1748554693435-A1X0YO5AO1WUJSU6B6CG/14.png Blog - Let Them Listen: Why Audiobooks Belong in Every Reader’s Toolkit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1748554694305-DB8O1QVYIBJC6GURU2I0/15.png Blog - Let Them Listen: Why Audiobooks Belong in Every Reader’s Toolkit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1748554696249-IAJD0OQQAAYA5GVDF09W/16.png Blog - Let Them Listen: Why Audiobooks Belong in Every Reader’s Toolkit https://readingrev.com/blog/explicit-instruction-foundation-principals monthly 0.5 2025-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/f7b35bc2-b975-4037-977f-4ba7b198b41a/3.png Blog - 6 Ways to Polish Your Practice with Explicit Instruction - 1. Optimize Academic Learning Time What It Means: Students learn more when they are actively engaged in meaningful academic work. Every minute counts. In fact, this is the best predictor of learning. The nice thing about this principle is that it’s measurable! If you recorded your teaching day and went back with some honest evaluation, how many minutes are not academically purposeful? Studies show that in a 6-7 hour school day, only about 4 hours are academic. Play, breaks, and lunch are important too, but even a slight increase of academic time can have an impact on achievement! Polish Your Practice: Embed learning into your brain breaks and transitions. Students can stand, move, and wiggle while reviewing content. Review math facts, states and capitals, or spelling patterns while washing hands and lining up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/008c3fc1-0740-4fb0-a929-d5223916163f/4.png Blog - 6 Ways to Polish Your Practice with Explicit Instruction - 2. Promote Success What It Means: Success builds motivation. When students are set up to be successful (by building skills incrementally), they’re more likely to stay engaged and confident. Target- 80% correct responses during initial instruction and 90-95% correct responses during independent work “Success. Success. Success. Success is always the goal!” Polish Your Practice: Instructional Practices that can increase academic success: Teach material that is a little challenging, but not too difficult Break complex skills into obtainable chunks Increase amount of instruction Provide organized, focused lessons with clear goals and learning outcome targets I DO, WE DO, YOU DO Use the Feedback Loop (P.E.C.- in the moment Praise, Encourage, Correct) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/71791fd1-24e4-4d1c-a24f-c998c3a8d8d4/5.png Blog - 6 Ways to Polish Your Practice with Explicit Instruction - 3. Increase Content Covered What It Means: The more carefully planned, well-paced instruction we deliver, the more students learn. This doesn’t mean we go fast—it means we go efficiently. Polish Your Practice: Ways to optimize content covered: Teach bell-to-bell Teach most critical content and leave out the obscure Teach things that can be generalized (vocabulary in context) Use instructional routines that are efficient and effective “Teach the Stuff, Cut the Fluff” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/15908c24-1d12-4f0a-957a-87337caf59ac/6.png Blog - 6 Ways to Polish Your Practice with Explicit Instruction - 4. More Instructional Time with the Teacher What It Means: The teacher is the most valuable instructional resource in the room. The more time students spend learning with you, the stronger the outcomes. Small, flexible, targeted groups are important for differentiation, but the rest of the class is on autopilot. The younger the student, the less learning occurs during this independent time. Whenever possible, differentiate within your whole class teaching time. Polish Your Practice: Audit one content area this week for independent time vs. guided practice time. Can you shift 5 minutes of “work alone” time into “work with me” time using whiteboards, choral response, or turn-and-talks? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/83b8e4b9-1423-49b0-89d6-ec557a5c02db/7.png Blog - 6 Ways to Polish Your Practice with Explicit Instruction - 5. Scaffold Instruction with Gradual Release What It Means: Students need I do – We do – You do. Scaffolding makes learning stick and prevents unnecessary struggle. Tier 2 and Tier 3 should have more We Do’s! Polish Your Practice: Add one “We Do Together” checkpoint before every independent task. Phrase it like, “Let’s do the first one together, and I’ll guide you through it.” This simple step reduces errors and builds confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/507151b2-c9f6-4942-a641-336d9e2b7827/8.png Blog - 6 Ways to Polish Your Practice with Explicit Instruction - 6. Address Different Forms of Knowledge What It Means: Students don’t just need facts—they need to know how, when, and why to use what they’ve learned. Think: declarative knowledge- what something is procedural knowledge- how something is done conditional knowledge- knowing when and where to use a skill Polish Your Practice: Use the “When would we use this?” question after teaching a skill. For example, “When would we use this kind of sentence structure?” Or, “When would we break a word apart this way?” It builds metacognition and flexible thinking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/292a3b68-bb81-4e34-830b-4630fd8f1b52/19.png Blog - 6 Ways to Polish Your Practice with Explicit Instruction - References: Archer, A. & Hughes, C. (2011). Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching . NY: Guildford Publications. https://readingrev.com/blog/why-explicit-instruction-works-the-science-of-learning monthly 0.5 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/bd5bbdb1-6533-48ad-9cd6-16ccd5994af7/19.png Blog - Why Explicit Instruction Works: The Science of Learning - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/58c378e2-0eb5-4bc6-a4e5-86a95fdcca91/1.png Blog - Why Explicit Instruction Works: The Science of Learning - What exactly is the Science of Learning? The science of learning refers to the interdisciplinary study of how people acquire, retain, and apply knowledge. It combines research from cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and education to understand the most effective ways to teach and learn. The goal is to use evidence-based strategies to improve instruction and student outcomes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/0837c2f7-d87f-4d31-a34a-a90e1c96bbfe/Download+NOW+%2810%29.png Blog - Why Explicit Instruction Works: The Science of Learning - Understanding Effect Size Effect size is a way to measure the impact of a teaching strategy on student learning. John Hattie, an education researcher, analyzed thousands of studies to determine which strategies have the biggest effect. He found that an effect size of 0.40 represents a typical year of student growth—anything above that has an even greater impact. Let’s look at research-backed methods of explicit instruction and their effect sizes to see which strategies make the biggest difference for students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/29af42c3-79bf-431b-b9f8-637d2064c118/2.png Blog - Why Explicit Instruction Works: The Science of Learning - You had me at explicit instruction. We’ve been hearing a lot about direct, systematic, explicit instruction lately. To give you a little reference, the opposite of explicit instruction is discovery-based teaching or students having control over what they learn. Take a look at these effect sizes: Discovery-Based Teaching- 0.27 Student Control Over Learning- 0.02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/d9466846-4d09-4a1e-89ed-e76fd85b5d1e/Download+NOW+%286%29.png Blog - Why Explicit Instruction Works: The Science of Learning - So, to give you explicit instruction in explicit instruction practices, let’s break down Dr. Archer’s 13 Elements of Explicit Instruction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/265ef626-3abb-41f5-8cd4-7c98cff5f342/12.png Blog - Why Explicit Instruction Works: The Science of Learning - Orchestrate Learning Magic Teaching with intention means prioritizing evidence-based instruction over fluff. Every moment in the classroom should move students closer to mastery—through clear instruction, active engagement, frequent feedback, and purposeful practice. When we teach the STUFF and cut the fluff, we give students the tools they need to thrive. Next time, we’ll break down the foundational principles of the science of learning, exploring how the brain acquires, retains, and applies knowledge. Stay tuned! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1743721426108-710CAVDHWRHXILL1Z6RI/Copy+of+Product+Covers+%2810%29.png Blog - Why Explicit Instruction Works: The Science of Learning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1743721507182-UW9W7I68AOG67LB9P3Y7/Download+NOW+%287%29.png Blog - Why Explicit Instruction Works: The Science of Learning https://readingrev.com/blog/read-across-america-day monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ed24925e-e16b-4dfe-bd07-85420da3d39d/2.png Blog - Read Across America Day! - School-Wide Read Across the Genres #1- We love celebrating all the genres of literature by having a school-wide “Read Across The Genres!” month. We created a bulletin board in a central location in the school. Then, we spent the month creating a bar graph to show which genres were the most popular. Classes and students could also track and graph their personal favorites throughout the month. This was a great way to teach about genres, but also bring the school together. Teachers could stop by the bulletin with their whole class or send just a couple students to add a “dot” after a book was read. Our most popular genre was fantasy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708782763020-TF9S5FGNRJE2S3ILRAU4/Slide4.PNG Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708782763909-G4TRJ12G8F3A3O78L46K/Slide5.PNG Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708782773236-9DY5J486E1NICJMBB08T/Slide1.PNG Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708782764000-SDMO2XV341O2RQVC3MCO/Slide6.PNG Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708782773013-ZQBZAWE1NMT4KDMQP1AZ/Slide2.PNG Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708782815297-B6A9HERA2ZD05KJFXD6C/Slide5.PNG Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708782815355-3V18LTHYTUUP1LXMT7R7/Slide6.PNG Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708782816378-E9IUT4BK0LBAR3CL1P8A/Slide7.PNG Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/aaaf06ab-4704-4f7e-8a96-8e2ca2087205/3.png Blog - Read Across America Day! - Books are… Everything! Inspired by Grant Snider’s Books Are… poster, we created a school-wide bulletin of kids reading their favorite books in their favorite spots. Students then created some of their own Books Are quotes. Students loved bring pictures in from home. Teachers also added pictures throughout the month of students reading in all corners of the school! Some of our favorite student creations: Books are time capsules. Books are loyal pets. Books are quicksand. Books are portals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708611481651-ME0WHCGRR4RLLHXPKD3J/books+are+1.jpg Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708611481701-3QVCFBLLQPLMYG34RW16/books+are+2.jpg Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708611485062-59BQ7Q50SJXM8XQG7N2H/books+are+3.jpg Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708611484479-2GX80QRKB13Q11YUQNWX/books+are+4.jpg Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708611486801-42CC7BX71ERR3FVHAJD3/books+are+5.jpg Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708611487486-VNZX69UJE9D9TKO4DFKS/books+are....jpg Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/0f75c854-a980-4859-b48f-1dd77b3b7a3b/4.png Blog - Read Across America Day! - School-Wide or Classroom Bookmark Contest What better way to celebrate reading than by making bookmarks! Students each get to create their own design and then peers can vote on their favorites! Creativity and possibilities are endless! Our school then made copies of the winning bookmark to send home with a book to read over spring break! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708782005108-9Q2CU23ODWUBGXO3B560/bookmarks+2.jpg Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1708782003622-VOUC3CHO36K7VQ6KQ3N6/bookmarks+1.jpg Blog - Read Across America Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/209584eb-28ca-4709-b4b6-60c29ea5a872/book+swap.png Blog - Read Across America Day! - Host a Book Swap! This can take place in your classroom or even school-wide. Have each student bring 2-3 books that they have gotten tired of reading. Then, put all the donated books on tables or the floor. Each student then gets to take 2-3 new books home! Make sure that you ask for extra donations or have some additional books available for those students who may not have books to swap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/84ed5ac8-cd9d-4966-bec9-071d2ec636c6/guest+readers.png Blog - Read Across America Day! - Invite Mystery Guest Readers! When I taught second grade, we would have a Mystery Guest Reader once a week! My students LOVED guessing who the guest reader would be and it was always amazing to see the face of a child light up when someone they knew walked in the door. This would be a great way to celebrate Read Across America Day/Week/Month. Inviting community members like police officers, business owners, firefighters, or local grandparents in to read is also fun. https://readingrev.com/blog/5-skills-need-for-successful-writing-5-writing-craft monthly 0.5 2025-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/a80e4d68-891f-488e-b08e-d20f12225086/The+writing+rope.png Blog - 5 Skills Need for Successful Writing- #5 Writing Craft - 5 Strands of the Writing Rope: Transcription Syntax Text Structure Critical Thinking Writing Craft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/2244af62-2e90-4c76-aa7d-ec7edec0a16d/www.readingrev.com.png Blog - 5 Skills Need for Successful Writing- #5 Writing Craft When I began my teaching career, I was fortunate to work at a school that had recently adopted Writing with Structure and Style, a program developed by Andrew Pudewa. Unlike most writing programs, this approach explicitly teaches both structure—how to organize sentences, paragraphs, and essays—and style—the elements that make writing engaging, powerful, and unique. Joan Sedita refers to this as Writing Craft, which encompasses word choice, audience awareness, and the use of literary devices. By providing students with a clear blueprint for organizing their writing while also teaching them how to enhance it with style, we equip them with the skills needed to write with both clarity and impact. Let’s take a brief look at each elements and how students can be taught to incorporate this in their writing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/fa694e17-d8c7-46c1-a34e-30ce26e6b693/www.readingrev.com.png Blog - 5 Skills Need for Successful Writing- #5 Writing Craft - Writing with Purpose: Know Your Reader One of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of writing—especially on standardized tests—is awareness of task and audience. Strong writers understand that their tone, word choice, and level of detail should shift depending on the purpose of their writing and who will be reading it. For example, writing a letter to your grandma will look very different from writing a formal response on a standardized test. On a test, students must quickly analyze the prompt to determine whether they are expected to inform, argue, or narrate, and then adjust their approach accordingly. A well-structured response is essential, but without clear attention to task and audience, even the most organized essay can miss the mark. Explicit instruction in these skills helps students craft responses that are not only well-written but also strategically aligned with what the test is evaluating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/22292377-3436-40c0-a291-f049c22d8c14/www.readingrev.com+%281%29.png Blog - 5 Skills Need for Successful Writing- #5 Writing Craft - Words Matter: Be A Wordsmith Explicitly teaching students to carefully select their words can have a significant impact on the quality of their writing. In Writing with Structure and Style, students use a checklist called “dress-ups” to ensure their writing includes high-quality words and vivid descriptions. This checklist encourages them to replace vague or repetitive words with stronger, more precise vocabulary, helping them develop a habit of intentional word choice. Additionally, teaching students how to establish a clear point of view and apply show, don’t tell techniques further enhances their writing, allowing them to create more engaging and sophisticated responses. When students regularly practice these strategies, they become second nature—allowing them to naturally incorporate richer language and stronger descriptions into their writing, even under the pressure of a timed test. By making word choice and writing techniques an explicit part of instruction, we empower students to craft responses that are both compelling and effective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/6c8c6e57-09c3-47c0-b543-de4777de1bca/literacy+devices.png Blog - 5 Skills Need for Successful Writing- #5 Writing Craft - The Power of Words: Bringing Writing to Life Incorporating literary devices into writing not only enhances imagery and style but also aligns with the writing sophistication expected in the Common Core State Standards. Elements such as similes, metaphors, personification, and varied sentence structure elevate a student’s writing, making it more engaging and expressive. These techniques go beyond simply "dressing up" an essay—they demonstrate a deep understanding of language and the ability to craft nuanced, purposeful writing. The Common Core emphasizes the use of precise language, figurative expressions, and rhetorical techniques to strengthen writing across genres. By explicitly teaching students how to integrate literary devices, we equip them with the tools to meet and exceed these standards, ensuring they can produce high-quality writing both in the classroom and on standardized tests. https://readingrev.com/blog/the-critical-thinking-road-map-ela-test-success monthly 0.5 2025-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/06840d1c-1bb8-45b5-afba-4806b2b27b69/The+writing+rope.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed for Successful Writing #4- Critical Thinking (Test Prep Plan Week 9) - 5 Strands of the Writing Rope: Transcription Syntax Text Structure Critical Thinking Writing Craft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/20e31eff-7e03-48b3-be23-84c4987ecaee/critical+thinking+quote.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed for Successful Writing #4- Critical Thinking (Test Prep Plan Week 9) - Strong readers don’t just read—they think while they read. This is called metacognition. Some students do this naturally. Many do not. Research indicates that “students who actively engage with a text—predicting, questioning, and summarizing—develop deeper comprehension and retain information more effectively” (Duke & Cartwright, 2021). Yet, many students approach reading passages on tests passively, rushing through without a clear plan. To excel on ELA assessments, students need a structured roadmap for reading comprehension, just as writers follow a process to develop their ideas. This section will break down a step-by-step approach to organizing thoughts, actively engaging with the text, strategically answering questions, and revising choices—ensuring students approach reading tasks with confidence and clarity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1739639349262-N3FTSQZ55ZVI62VZGRZC/Critical+Thinking+Reading.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed for Successful Writing #4- Critical Thinking (Test Prep Plan Week 9) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1739639414639-5MSH7PJVQI89PDU3ZYF4/Critical+Thinking+Writing.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed for Successful Writing #4- Critical Thinking (Test Prep Plan Week 9) https://readingrev.com/blog/why-penmanship-and-spelling-matter-actionable-steps-for-teachers-kefkr-f6jrr monthly 0.5 2025-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/abe72f58-5ba5-405e-b198-ca6dc42c47b9/The+writing+rope.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #3 Text Structure - 5 Strands of the Writing Rope: Transcription Syntax Text Structure Critical Thinking Writing Craft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/e87d3fa8-feee-48bc-a4d5-5f0463ca63f6/quote.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #3 Text Structure - The Importance of Understanding Text Structure in Writing The next strand we’ll discuss is text structure. When teaching writing, one of the most crucial steps is helping students understand the systematic way paragraphs and texts are built. Just like a building needs a blueprint before construction begins, writing needs a plan that aligns with its purpose. Whether constructing a house, barn, or skyscraper, builders follow specific designs to meet the needs of the structure. Writing is no different! Before students start planning or drafting, they must first ask, "What kind of writing am I creating?" Each type of writing has its own structure, purpose, and guidelines. By explicitly teaching these structures, we provide students with the tools to organize their thoughts and effectively communicate their ideas. The four main text structures are narrative, expository, descriptive, and persuasive writing. Below is a brief overview of each, including its purpose and what students should know about planning for these structures: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/76dcccb9-5e3f-476e-9b62-79375f51992b/narrative.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #3 Text Structure - 1. Narrative Writing What It Is: Narrative writing tells a story or recounts an experience. It includes characters, settings, events, and often a clear beginning, middle, and end. Purpose: To entertain, inform, or reflect. Narratives allow readers to connect emotionally and understand events through a storyteller's perspective. Systematic Plan: Teach students to use a story arc that includes an introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Encourage them to develop characters, create a vivid setting, and build tension or conflict to engage the reader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/af0348d4-42a4-412a-a3d0-1ee1f88efca5/expository.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #3 Text Structure - 2. Expository Writing What It Is: Expository writing explains or informs. It often presents facts, steps, or processes in a logical, organized manner. Purpose: To provide information or teach readers about a topic clearly and effectively. Systematic Plan: Guide students to begin with a clear thesis statement, followed by well-organized paragraphs. Each paragraph should focus on one main idea supported by facts, details, or evidence. Each paragraph ends with a conclusion that summarizes the paragraph. Use graphic organizers such as webs or charts to outline their ideas. At more advanced level, expository texts can be broken down further into these text structures: compare/contrast, problem/solution, cause/effect, and chronological. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ffaba993-5937-41cf-9949-f8cdf502b36e/descriptive.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #3 Text Structure - 3. Descriptive Writing What It Is: Descriptive writing uses sensory details to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. It focuses on "showing" rather than "telling." It can be incorprated into the other 3 kinds of writing. Purpose: To help the reader visualize, experience, or understand something more deeply through detailed descriptions. Systematic Plan: Encourage students to focus on sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) and to describe one thing, place, or moment in detail. In a writing lesson, "show, don't tell" encourages students to create vivid, detailed scenes by using sensory details, actions, and dialogue instead of directly stating emotions or facts. For example: Telling: "She was scared." Showing: "Her hands trembled as she backed away, her breath quick and shallow." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/70877331-8333-4b5f-b58a-08ec56c19521/persuasive.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #3 Text Structure - 4. Persuasive Writing What It Is: Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader to believe or do something. It presents a clear opinion supported by reasons and evidence. Purpose: To influence thoughts or actions by making a strong argument. Systematic Plan: Teach students to start with a strong opinion statement, provide reasons supported by evidence, and address counterarguments. Use sentence starters like, "I believe... because..." or "Some people think... but..." to help structure their arguments. Offering a clear format will help readers can confidence sharing their opinions in an academic way. https://readingrev.com/blog/why-penmanship-and-spelling-matter-actionable-steps-for-teachers-kefkr monthly 0.5 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/abe72f58-5ba5-405e-b198-ca6dc42c47b9/The+writing+rope.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #2 Syntax &amp; Sentence Writing - 5 Strands of the Writing Rope: Transcription Syntax Text Structure Critical Thinking Writing Craft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/67897a68-8be4-47d6-b994-9b6036f0207d/www.readingrev.com+%287%29.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #2 Syntax &amp; Sentence Writing The next strand we’ll discuss is the syntax strand. I am veering from the order in the book because sentence level fluency seems the logical next step in writing acquistion. If a student can’t write a sentence, they can’t write a paragraph or essay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1735622857761-6670WDABA8VJBMLTU8CX/9.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #2 Syntax &amp; Sentence Writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1735622857832-LNRR1D6JFZ3CHK01M4QE/10.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #2 Syntax &amp; Sentence Writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1735622859268-GQ0AD873R3Y6NSSXS01E/11.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #2 Syntax &amp; Sentence Writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1735622859600-9CJD8SPKAV8H1RC2O6TN/12.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #2 Syntax &amp; Sentence Writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/cf8f11cd-88d0-4416-b757-25fa8f231eee/types+of+sentences.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #2 Syntax &amp; Sentence Writing - Exploring Sentence Types: Another important layer of syntax is understanding the four kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory. Knowing how to identify and use these types helps students match their sentence structure to their purpose in writing. For example: Declarative: “The dog is sleeping.” (to inform) Interrogative: “Is the dog sleeping?” (to inquire) Imperative: “Let the dog sleep.” (to command) Exclamatory: “What a tired dog!” (to express emotion) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/28fc85a8-14be-4413-a4dd-69188aab981a/syntax+make+it+multisensory.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #2 Syntax &amp; Sentence Writing - Complex Ideas brought to life! Learning complex sentence structures can feel challenging, but bring these lesson to life with multi-sensory activities that make the intangible ideas more concrete. You will be surprised how your students will begin reading challenging texts more fluently and begin punctuating sentences correctly! https://readingrev.com/blog/why-penmanship-and-spelling-matter-actionable-steps-for-teachers monthly 0.5 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/abe72f58-5ba5-405e-b198-ca6dc42c47b9/The+writing+rope.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #1 Transcription - 5 Strands of the Writing Rope: Transcription Writing Craft Text Structure Syntax Critial Thinking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/9598e2bc-1ec5-4afb-9aa8-b60ded9a6007/transcription+2.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #1 Transcription Let’s begin with the Transcription Strand—a fundamental aspect of writing that includes handwriting (penmanship) and spelling. Understanding and addressing this strand is vital for supporting students’ writing development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/68871a7e-60a5-4ea2-a9d5-8e90ada4e531/handwriting.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #1 Transcription - Why Penmanship is Better Than Keyboarding for Elementary Students: Let’s briefly explore handwriting versus keyboarding. Handwriting plays a critical role in young students' cognitive and motor development, providing a foundational skill that enhances reading, writing, and memory. Research indicates that handwriting engages the brain in ways that keyboarding does not, fostering better retention of information and stronger neural connections related to literacy. While keyboarding is obviously a useful skill, “evidence reveals an advantage for handwriting using pen and paper over keyboarding for students in grades 2 to 6 for amount written, rate of word writing, and number of ideas expressed (Berniger 2012). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1735328971317-QGBVJBZD43XY3OYS4UOK/Handwriting+Resources+and+Links+List-+Reading+Rev.jpg Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #1 Transcription https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/57fa58f0-1bea-4954-9af4-65b2740c878e/transcription+3.png Blog - 5 Skills Needed For Proficient Writing- #1 Transcription - 1. It’s Never Too Late to Remediate Spelling I thought I was just born a poor speller. Then, in my thirties I began learning phonics so I could teach decoding and encoding to my students. Guess what? I wasn’t born a poor speller after all! I had just never learned phonics! Explicit phonics instruction is the most effective way to teach spelling. By systematically teaching the relationships between sounds and letters, we help students internalize patterns that improve both their spelling and overall writing fluency. https://readingrev.com/blog/4-tips-to-help-students-transfer-phonics-patterns-to-their-writing monthly 0.5 2024-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/6ab606c9-f50a-4239-85c7-2db51b761bae/review-+1.png Blog - 4 Tips to Help Students Transfer Phonics Patterns to Their Writing - 1. Spiral Review for Long-term Learning Spiral review is a cornerstone of effective teaching. Research consistently shows that long-term retention requires revisiting previously taught material. According to Kilpatrick’s Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties, "Phonemic and orthographic learning is cumulative and must be practiced repeatedly to reach automaticity." What does this mean for your classroom? It’s not enough to teach a spelling pattern for one week and move on. Schedule quick, daily reviews of previously taught patterns. Use games, quick quizzes, or warm-up activities that allow students to revisit and apply the rules they've learned. This ensures they’re not just memorizing for the short term but internalizing for life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/50836516-bd4f-4074-b18e-cab7d42c226a/2.png Blog - 4 Tips to Help Students Transfer Phonics Patterns to Their Writing - 2. Point Out Patterns in Authentic Text and Real Life One way to deepen students' understanding of phonics is by tapping into what psychologists call frequency bias: once we learn something, we start to see it everywhere. Think about the last time you learned a new word—suddenly it seemed to appear in every book, conversation, and commercial. We want that same recognition to happen with spelling patterns. Here’s how you can bring this idea to life: Highlight patterns in shared reading texts or anchor charts. Go on a “spelling pattern scavenger hunt” around your school, neighborhood, or classroom. Have students underline or circle spelling patterns in their own independent reading. By making phonics patterns visible in contexts beyond spelling lessons, you’re helping students connect the dots between what they learn and how it applies to the real world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/d5948d5e-2100-44c5-ac15-7eb8c0f43067/3+model.png Blog - 4 Tips to Help Students Transfer Phonics Patterns to Their Writing - 3. Model Patterns as You Write Throughout the Day Writing in front of your students is one of the most powerful ways to model how phonics patterns apply in authentic writing situations. As you write on the board, narrate your thinking. Show them how you: Break words into syllables using syllable scoops. Tap out sounds in each syllable or word. Use a spelling rule or pattern to write a word correctly. Strategize when you’re unsure how to spell a word. This “think-aloud” approach aligns with what research tells us about cognitive apprenticeship: students learn best when they see a skilled adult model a process in action. Don’t worry about being perfect—it’s just as valuable for students to see how you think about the patterns of our language! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/9acd77a7-7039-495c-8ff6-53df1e8d5157/4+all+day.png Blog - 4 Tips to Help Students Transfer Phonics Patterns to Their Writing - 4. Integrate Phonics and Spelling Across the Day Spelling shouldn’t be confined to a 30-minute block on your schedule. Instead, embed phonics instruction into other subjects. Encourage students to apply spelling rules in science vocabulary, social studies journals, and math explanations. This repetition across contexts reinforces their learning and helps it stick. As literacy expert Louisa Moats explains, "The relationships between reading and spelling are reciprocal: the more we write, the more we read; the more we read, the better we spell." This doesn’t just happen in one block of the day or around one kidney-shaped table! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1733589002148-5EJIKT2Z1O5SW93XZRG6/Complete+Program+cover.png Blog - 4 Tips to Help Students Transfer Phonics Patterns to Their Writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1733588957818-HMSD3CNX9JXR3D59XFH3/Picture2.png Blog - 4 Tips to Help Students Transfer Phonics Patterns to Their Writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1733588958490-TSX42DAWURY0PHRGSJUD/Picture4.png Blog - 4 Tips to Help Students Transfer Phonics Patterns to Their Writing https://readingrev.com/blog/orchestrating-engagement-in-whole-group-lessons monthly 0.5 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/0ea3c444-aa15-4506-9495-01fad473bb7c/Engaging+Energizers+cover.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons - Keeping Students Actively Involved and Engaged is Key These proven strategies make whole group instruction a dynamic and interactive experience for students. Whole group instruction doesn't have to mean passive listening! When structured with purpose and engagement, it can be just as interactive and impactful as small group teaching. Let’s dive in to 15 engagement strategies that will make your lessons lively and ensure active learning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730998693078-AL1ERTTHMOCNIP1DRPDV/say+something.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730998702096-KCT1Q9FYJZCX1DMFNDLO/11.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730998719861-Y7LTUC90YZCP1UZJGG9S/turn+and+teach.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730998727711-WMH570KSWCQMP8SC0N2K/2+heads+are+better+than+1.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730998737708-7FOGEWQG9CXX8X2BGTLS/Quick+rwites.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730998790131-IQPJCOY66WV7FQE7CEWL/rapid+fire+frenzy.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730998808223-9KS90WURHMPCIGS9LFQD/silent+debate.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730998820806-543LY95TX1YNNQYO366J/gallery+walk.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730998834208-N44BVQWIFITIY594HGEV/pass+the+question.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730998840860-8W6QH17DU4PCRZUS4MP8/1%2B1%2B1+reflection.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730999020642-MUV5QOMKED6BR3767Z97/think%2C+write%2C+share.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730999043724-0H964EXGC8HSFPFKJNFQ/check+and+add.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730999228619-MWOPEVVXPMKQVBWYSEOF/Brain+Dump.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730999239723-LYC5VLCTJRI6FYR9L2D6/exit+ticket.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730999248726-1YHV9R048DP252QHZ5Q4/3%2C+2%2C+1+reveal.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/e6d6ad21-41be-42ea-8d03-eed6f5c42948/www.readingrev.com+%2830%29.png Blog - Orchestrating Engagement in Whole Group Lessons - Each of these strategies is designed to increase student engagement, create opportunities for sharing, and promote a collaborative classroom environment. Using a variety of these techniques in lessons will encourage students to stay active and involved in their learning. We recommend teaching these strategies one at a time. Once students understand the routine and expectation, add another one. Print and laminate all 15 cards and keep them on a ring for use during whole group instruction! Find them in our VIP library or here. https://readingrev.com/blog/sor-book-rooms-amp-classroom-libraries monthly 0.5 2024-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/6b7d20c7-45b0-4995-8ad7-bb214fd6e71a/9.png Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries - Meet Mrs. Hewitt. How it started: Mrs. Carla Hewitt, a veteran teacher and literacy interventionist, spent thousands of hours and dollars building a school Book Room for her brand new elementary in Northern Colorado. All the book sets were neatly placed in bags with brightly colored stickers and then placed in boxes. Those boxes were carefully labeled with AR and Fountas & Pinnell levels and arranged on shelves in order. Teachers would come in and check out the book bags for their guided literacy lessons. Everyone understood the system in those balanced literacy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/f7ddf33d-71d3-4ea8-9031-cf78bbe6a831/5.png Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries - The Value of Decodable Books for Emergent and Early Readers One of the most impactful changes Mrs. Hewitt made was adding a section of decodable books for emergent readers. Decodable books align with the Science of Reading by focusing on phonics and helping students practice decoding words based on letter-sound relationships. Unlike leveled readers that rely on patterns or picture cues, decodable books encourage students to truly decode the words. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/6afce9b7-b668-4c3a-bc2e-b32641c30eff/6.png Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries - What to do with all the leveled readers? For emergent readers, predictable, leveled texts—where students guess words based on pictures or repetitive patterns—should no longer be part of early reading instruction. These texts, like those seen in the “Purple Challenge” video, don’t support decoding and shouldn’t be available for book room check-out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/2cf4370a-adf4-44bb-a292-6c71186067e2/7.png Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries - Replace outdated leveling system with the Lexile Framework. As schools transition to align with the Science of Reading, moving away from the ambiguous Fountas & Pinnell levels to the Lexile Framework® is an essential step. Unlike leveled readers that encourage guessing based on pictures or patterns, the Lexile system focuses on measuring both student reading ability and text complexity, providing a more precise way to match students with appropriate reading material. This shift is particularly valuable as it promotes text complexity and supports reading growth rather than relying on predictable, repetitive text. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/5d4de30d-0e51-4e42-8db8-2a04dc901d9d/8.png Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries - Organize based on topic, content, genre, author, and interest. Instead of relying on AR or Fountas & Pinnell levels, organizing your classroom library or book room by genre, topic, or author offers several benefits for students. This approach encourages student choice and fosters a love of reading by allowing them to explore books that pique their interests rather than being limited by a specific reading level. Grouping books by theme or author helps students make connections between texts and builds their background knowledge across subjects. It also empowers them to develop personal preferences in their reading, which can lead to increased engagement and motivation to read more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730300446824-4H6S6V74JHTE9LWZ4NW5/Classroom+Library+Labels+2_Page_01.jpg Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730300446792-EVXPWN95RZE1JYE3EG6G/Classroom+Library+Labels+2_Page_02.jpg Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730300448233-2OOJ11TJJICZ8773RTMM/Classroom+Library+Labels+2_Page_03.jpg Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730300448389-X7TI7TAF3TH7GOLQ8Z0L/Classroom+Library+Labels+2_Page_04.jpg Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730300449281-ODYHOKL85LCSN8OTH84S/Classroom+Library+Labels+2_Page_05.jpg Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1730300449769-YMJ3WCW0FH38VQZ0WQPY/Classroom+Library+Labels+2_Page_06.jpg Blog - SoR Book Rooms &amp; Classroom Libraries https://readingrev.com/blog/jgon5w7jjk5analqa9bcmjm9h4hxwv monthly 0.5 2024-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/a4e7e186-6ef7-4fb6-bbe3-7695bcd8b6a6/4.png Blog - Understanding the Lexile Framework- the Pros &amp; Cons - The Lexile Framework® operates on two key components: The Reader Measure The Text Measure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/2634587a-76e8-43b0-9d2d-10383c9564d0/College+.png Blog - Understanding the Lexile Framework- the Pros &amp; Cons - While each of the standardized assessments vary, here's how reading level is generally calculated: Vocabulary Knowledge: The student's understanding of word meanings in context is assessed. This includes recognizing high-frequency words, less common words, and academic vocabulary. Sentence Comprehension: This involves understanding sentence structure and how meaning is conveyed through grammar and syntax. Text Complexity: Students are assessed on their ability to understand texts with increasing complexity, which could include longer, more complex sentences, and texts with higher-level vocabulary and deeper themes. Reading Comprehension: Students answer questions that test their understanding of the main ideas, details, inferences, and themes of a passage. The focus is on how well they grasp literal meanings and infer deeper meanings from texts. Reading Fluency: While not directly linked to Lexile levels, fluency in decoding and processing text efficiently can impact comprehension scores, indirectly affecting the Lexile measure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/df27033a-875a-4c81-a656-9ab54a433f72/text+measures.png Blog - Understanding the Lexile Framework- the Pros &amp; Cons - The two factors used to determine the texts’ Lexile level are word frequency and sentence length. 1. Word Frequency: The Lexile system assesses how often words appear in written language. High-frequency words (like the, ball, because) are easier for students to understand, while low-frequency words (like photosynthesis, continental, justification) are more challenging. The frequency with which words appear across a large corpus of texts is an indicator of how familiar a student is likely to be with those words. 2. Sentence Length: Longer sentences are typically more complex and require more cognitive effort to comprehend. They often contain multiple clauses, more advanced punctuation, and sophisticated syntax, making them harder for students to process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/a9e7dc5f-6fd0-44c5-b7b1-6154dfa14b42/lexile+range.png Blog - Understanding the Lexile Framework- the Pros &amp; Cons - Now we have a student Lexile score and understand the text’s Lexile level, how do we apply this to our classrooms and instruction? Find the Student Lexile Norms Chart here. https://readingrev.com/blog/why-teach-grammar monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/689281df-e13f-4753-84fe-ee2cd7b69f70/blog+1+grammar+importance.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar - We need to teach grammar, but we need to teach it well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/29da7ecd-2124-466b-90b7-a2fe01f0a3f1/blog+2+grammar+and+syntax.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar - Look at these sentence from Esperanza Rising: Esperanza’s parents, Ramona and Sixto Ortego, stood nearby. Alfonso was el jefe, the boss, and papa’s closest companion. Distracted, Mama paced at the window, each step making a little tapping sound on the tile. How many of your students would struggle to fluently read this sentence? Perhaps it is because we have not taught them what an appositive phrase is, how it fills gaps in the reader’s understand, and how it should be read. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/f94394b9-c990-4f49-9d9b-283dd4407e06/blog+3+why+teach+grammar.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar - Think about the students that write very basic sentences that all sound the same: Then she went to the mall. Then she bought an ice-cream. Then she ran into her worst enemy. Maybe these students have not been taught why varied sentence structure is important and how to write compound and complex sentences! Explicit instruction wins again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/75ab247c-545e-4237-a8b6-3fc2d609ddea/blog+4+how+to+teach+syntax.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar - Integrating grammar and syntax instruction into real reading and writing involves embedding these lessons within authentic literacy activities. Here are some strategies: Teach Grammar in Context: Use excerpts from texts students are already reading to highlight grammatical structures. For example, when reading a novel or article, point out sentence structures, verb tenses, or punctuation used by the author. Discuss how these choices affect meaning and tone. Writing with Purpose: Encourage students to apply grammar rules directly in their writing tasks. For instance, after a mini-lesson on complex sentences, have students revise a piece of their writing to include more varied sentence structures. This reinforces grammar as a tool for enhancing communication. Sentence Combining and Deconstruction: Practice sentence combining, where students take simple sentences and combine them into more complex ones, using proper grammar. Conversely, deconstruct complex sentences from texts to understand their grammatical components, helping students see how syntax contributes to meaning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/f4b4b986-44b2-489a-9964-8b3f82c7c2a8/blog+5+how+.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar - Two key concepts are important to understand before you get started. 1- You must understand the big picture of syntax. 2- You must understand where in the grammar scope and sequence your grade level lies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1724194005622-GOHZZVA8YOZ51XMC8HV4/4+Big+ideas+of+syntax+anchor+posters.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1724194041967-280APNQCCC5TE3RPLLPS/Kinds+of+Nouns+Cover.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1724194057844-YO27SA9U4UB8CS6YQ3Y3/Copy+of+Product+Covers+%2846%29.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1724194075434-K5P8PCXEEVECTZ1L44F4/cover.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1724194088702-LR2HJ19X3D58NRG6APMX/adjective+cover.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1724194095232-04EBZ95RWJAPHX2GJUAZ/Adverb+cover.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1724194147797-FDPY73EXTXW7QDQS9R6N/Conjunction+Cover.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1724194193541-GPMRU2T0XTKXM6IL6LY7/Grammar+Sprints.png Blog - The Why &amp; How of Teaching Grammar https://readingrev.com/blog/implementing-character-trait-vocabulary-across-the-grades monthly 0.5 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/a06d36a7-38d6-41a3-81e7-3ef9b540899c/1+manyak+quote+.png Blog - Implementing Character Trait Vocabulary Across the Grades In the full research article, Manyak outlines a comprehensive approach that includes selecting key character trait words, teaching these words through direct instruction, and reinforcing them across the curriculum throughout the year. The approach is designed to be applied schoolwide, ensuring that all students, regardless of age or ability, are exposed to and regularly engage with Tier 2 vocabulary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/2de3d976-4769-4374-90c8-8c908b04c29d/2+manyak+quote+.png Blog - Implementing Character Trait Vocabulary Across the Grades The research presents evidence showing that students who received consistent instruction in character trait vocabulary demonstrated a better understanding of character analysis in reading and were more capable of expressing their thoughts and ideas during discussions and writing activities. 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We developed a K-5th grade character trait list tailored to each grade level. We then created a corresponding bulletin board set for each grade. These bulletin boards feature the character trait words alongside pictures, which serve as visual aids. (These are not the same words chosen in the study, but our reasoning for selecting each set aligned with Manyak’s reasoning.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/959278ab-cc51-4702-a9c0-9aa96c525995/Character+Trait+Instructional+Routine.png Blog - Implementing Character Trait Vocabulary Across the Grades - A vocabulary instructional routine is an easy way to gain the multiple exposures and intertextual thinking recommended for highly effective vocabulary instruction. You can find this routine described in more depth in the Reading Rev project as well as in the article. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/8bdb4678-c257-480c-bb85-f0908bb33f31/6+secret+garden.png Blog - Implementing Character Trait Vocabulary Across the Grades - Implementing Step 4: Deep Processing After the character terms have been taught, ample opportunity should be given for students to think analytically about the characters. This is an example from a 5th grade lesson about the character development of two characters in Secret Garden. Notice that the students are encouraged to not only choose the character traits they believe applied, but to defend their reasoning to classmates using text evidence. https://readingrev.com/blog/stop-popcorn-reading-do-this-instead monthly 0.5 2024-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/8cba997c-fe5c-46ca-a29c-2732bab46ab5/pick+it+up.png Blog - Stop Popcorn Reading! Do This Instead! - No more Popcorn, Pick-It-Up Instead! The idea is similar, but anxiety is eliminated. The teacher (never the students) begins reading aloud. Then, the teacher says, “Pick It Up __student name__.” That student has the choice to read aloud or say, “Pick It Up All!” If the student says, “Pick It Up All,” the class reads the next paragraph chorally. Choral Reading is when the whole class or group reads aloud together. It is a research-based practice that improves student accuracy and fluency. This alternative gives the students who enjoy reading aloud the opportunity, but gives an “out” for those who do not. Students are reading and engaged, but not riddled with dread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/e0edda2d-0327-4d42-8713-729a51b64621/paired.png Blog - Stop Popcorn Reading! Do This Instead! - Two is better than one! Partner or Paired Reading is effective when students are given explicit instruction and routines have been established. In effective partner reading, purposely paired students take turns reading and have specific tasks and expected behavior. Partner reading ensures all students are engaged and receiving personalized feedback. Learn more about David Burns’ Reading Intervention Protocol: Partner Reading and Paragraph Shrinking here. Learn more about partner reading and watch it modeled in classrooms here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/0ece03b8-f1d4-49d7-bf27-ec0e8c8bb48a/radio+reading.png Blog - Stop Popcorn Reading! Do This Instead! - On Air! Radio Reading is a technique where the students are given a section of text to “master” before performing or reading it aloud to the class or small group. Students are offered support in decoding, fluency, comprehension, and ample time to practice. Then, when it is their turn to read aloud, they read or perform their section with the prosody and enthusiasm of a radio host. This practice is effective because it allows for rereading and mastery while building students’ confidence reading aloud. Find out more about Radio Reading here. https://readingrev.com/blog/etymology-101-a-better-way-to-teach-irregular-words monthly 0.5 2025-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/9faba5a5-dec3-43e1-afa7-67f1b31d0bc8/101+cover.png Blog - Etymology 101: A Better Way To Teach Irregular Words - 1- A Master Red Word Scope & Sequence The project includes a master scope and sequence that has 112 irregular words. We have aligned them with the Reading Rev Phonics Scope and Sequence so the irregular word can be taught with the phonetic pattern it’s related to! There is a brief explanation of the word origin or etymology behind each word. Additional words that follow that irregularity are included. We’re offering that document to all the teachers for free. It will remain in the Reading Rev Free Resource Library. (This scope and sequence is designed by pattern and not frequency. It is a great tool for 2nd+ but may not fit the needs of emergent readers learning high frequency “temporary” red words. All of these words are “irregular” but can be explained by etymology or less-known phonetic patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/b18b7b99-9738-4e1a-b31b-c1fe42b72f6e/Google+Slide+Deck+Cover.png Blog - Etymology 101: A Better Way To Teach Irregular Words - 2- Explicit, Direct Instruction The next step is to teach students the fascinating reasons these words are pronounced and spelled the way they are! Students who love history, people, and stories (often our dyslexic learners) thrive with this method! We created a Google Doc that has each irregular word mapped as well as a visual cue about its origin. Some words also have a fun mnemonic device to help students create a picture or memory cue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/eb326da6-d350-4fe7-94e4-aa8b1e487a67/student+mastery+guides+and+posters.png Blog - Etymology 101: A Better Way To Teach Irregular Words - 3- Patterns are Powerful Rather than learning one random word at a time, teach students that English is full of coded patterns that can be unlocked! If you learn about the ‘Scribal O,’ why not learn dozens of words that are spelled with an o when they have a short u sound because of this historical reason? These student anchor posters and practice guides give students a quick way to make connections! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/387d9815-ac23-4f60-b570-e1b781d68eab/keep+learning+cover.png Blog - Etymology 101: A Better Way To Teach Irregular Words - 4- Let’s Keep Learning We don’t know about you, but we didn’t really know any of this! We’ve been learning right along with our students! However, student engagement and mastery is at whole new level. It’s interesting and so worth it! Several resources have been added to help understand basic etymology and terms. We are excited for more teachers to try this method and more research to be done! Please share your insight and feedback. https://readingrev.com/blog/6-week-fluency-intervention-plan-for-intermediate-students monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4d424b66-78f4-46bd-a6b2-399fb9e9d35a/1.png Blog - 6 Week Fluency Intervention Plan for Intermediate Students - FLUENCY MATTERS! Fluency is the bridge between phonics and comprehension. If you have students laboriously decoding word-by-word, their comprehension will break down. The first step is to ensure that they are phonetically secure and have been taught research-based way to decode. If not, you must go back to this step! There is no fluency intervention that will help students be able to decode words. If your students have been taught phonics at the sound-word level and are accurate, but just slow, then this intervention plan might be for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/06be5c89-bc70-4ade-a49a-0c978749e3d7/goal+setting.png Blog - 6 Week Fluency Intervention Plan for Intermediate Students - Getting Started with Goal Setting Ensure that your students are 90-94% accurate at the chosen passages. They should have been taught the phonetic patterns and most of the irregular words in the passage. Next, explain to students that fluency, like other skills, can be taught, practiced, and improved! Build motivation by explaining that they will get to learn about some fun and interesting topics in the next 6 weeks while improving their fluency and make reading a little easier. Begin with Goal Setting. Show students where they are and where you hope to be at the end of 6 weeks. Use this Fluency Norms Chart (Hasbrouck, Tindal 2017) to set Oral Reading Fluency goals. You can then use this Average Weekly Improvement Guide to set growth goals. Notice that weekly growth expectations are fairly gradual. Set rigorous, yet realistic goals that students can actually attain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1711485657561-QEGTQW4AOBT5A8W97KBZ/cover.png Blog - 6 Week Fluency Intervention Plan for Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1711485665988-2AT7Y8DK8ONSPB1G0TJ3/Mule+Cover.png Blog - 6 Week Fluency Intervention Plan for Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1711485673071-YGS9XUR34QS38TZ6D081/Panda+Cover.png Blog - 6 Week Fluency Intervention Plan for Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1711485681429-8YSW5IO9OVWGFNQMBIAM/cover+pickerel+frog.png Blog - 6 Week Fluency Intervention Plan for Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1711485690293-5LFLMDLZ1QB7WRSTRU5X/Firewalker+Cover.png Blog - 6 Week Fluency Intervention Plan for Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1711485703733-F56LD0IEGWA47DTR429U/cover.png Blog - 6 Week Fluency Intervention Plan for Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4eb3df7c-7cb2-46d4-ab0f-4a32e86b670c/Set+2+Cover.png Blog - 6 Week Fluency Intervention Plan for Intermediate Students - Set 2 is now available. That’s 12 weeks of research-based fluency intervention! Find in Reading Rev VIP Site! https://readingrev.com/blog/decoding-amp-spelling-3-syllable-words monthly 0.5 2024-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4037c1f0-f052-4e89-85ec-39f4e90f9e70/3+insta.png Blog - Decoding &amp; Spelling 3+ Syllable Words - Stress influences pronunciation and spelling. Stress becomes especially important in longer words because it helps us break down and pronounce those words more clearly. Longer words often have multiple syllables, and without stress, they can sound confusing or jumbled. In English, only one syllable can be stressed. By placing stress on a specific syllable, we give that part of the word emphasis and make it easier to understand the word's meaning and pronunciation. For example, consider the word "pelican." If we say it with stress on the first syllable ("PEL-i-can"), it helps us distinguish it from other similar-sounding words and makes it easier for others to understand what we're saying. Stressing the right syllable in longer words also helps us maintain rhythm and flow in speech, making communication smoother and more effective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/461ee9c4-34cb-4b5e-8275-83cfd1cb2b3d/4+insta.png Blog - Decoding &amp; Spelling 3+ Syllable Words - It’s a code! Just like in more basic phonics, there are many patterns in longer words. Teaching these patterns will help students begin to recognize that they are able to decode and encode many words that follow a similar structure. Having a solid understanding of foundational concepts like syllable types, vowel sounds, and the schwa are important. If your students need to know these patterns in single and two-syllable words, check out Reading Rev’s Phonics, Spelling, & Morphology Program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/a6c94bb3-9820-44fb-9e06-2decc862d34d/6+insta.png Blog - Decoding &amp; Spelling 3+ Syllable Words - Practice. Practice. Practice. We always want to start at the word level and then offer significant practice in both decoding and encoding. As students begin to feel familiar with tackling longer words, their poor habits of guessing based on the first syllable will hopefully end. After working at the word level, connect this learning to authentic text. Have students find and 3 syllable words in texts they are reading and identify the stress and syllable patterns. Soon these big words will not seem so intimidating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/a6441980-e078-48bf-9a96-ff9f5af932ff/7+insta.png Blog - Decoding &amp; Spelling 3+ Syllable Words - BIG Kids Need Phonics Too! This unit (along with hundreds of other resources) is available in Reading Rev’s VIP library. You can also find it here. https://readingrev.com/blog/literacy-block-structures-amp-systems monthly 0.5 2024-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4caeae24-74fe-4bf2-963c-6121e0d349ce/Social+Media+Ad.png Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems - This is a synopsis of our CCIRA conference presentation and Bite Size PD. You can watch this presentation on the Reading Rev YouTube Channel. Get the Free Notecatcher here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ec465e50-2f9e-4da0-a591-9d92fe25d17f/2.png Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems - A well-orchestrated literacy block will save your sanity and increase student acievement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/a7c221ba-39f6-4cc1-810b-7df91fa18b10/1.png Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems - Most elementary teachers have just 60-90 minutes to teach literacy. How to fit it all in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706579535421-D50ZSC9TCYZLH68N5FJ1/Slide13.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706579535767-TYKSKGMGSC5F1ZDMRFHI/Slide14.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/e9fc9c05-05fd-41e3-90eb-887a34d51561/Slide16.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems - 2) Start with content Twenty years ago, we often focused on comprehension skills in isolation. We now know how important it is that our students learn real things about the world. If you focus on teaching knowledge, comprehension skills can be utilized in authentic, purposeful ways. No more “skill of the week!” You can find out more about why knowledge building should drive instruction here. This actually takes something off your literacy block plate! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707772536188-1IWY9CEULW7LOUDX69JT/Sample+Lesson+Plan.png Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707772448185-FW9GEWAD8X6VGZZ5XTLH/Schedule.png Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/5074752b-3237-4965-bf26-56d6d46f9414/Slide22.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems - Shifting away from a multitude of small groups and centers… Data-Driven Small vs. Whole Group Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/255985b0-aa3c-444b-80c9-a21f1faa5a25/Slide23.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems - 1) Remember that data always drives instruction. The more you understand about what each student knows and needs to know, the easier your differentiation will be. The data you collect drives your next two decisions. We can break away from our old way of thinking about literacy blocks. Current research is suggesting that the majority of our literacy blocks should NOT be time orchestrating small groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/e3f2620b-af99-4011-8274-2317a5883d02/Slide25.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems - 2) The 80/20 rule will save you time and planning! The 80/20 rules says that if 80% of your students need to learn a concept, teach it in whole group. Don’t reteach the same content multiple times to different small groups while trying to orchestrate independent learning and centers. Instead, if most of your class needs a lesson, teach it whole class! You still need small group time, but it can be a tool you use when needed, not the majority of your literacy block. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774378495-DNM1Y9ZY54KU2GA6RV5V/Slide28.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774378377-AJCESY5LAR4BZB6IXOS6/Slide29.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1fc7ab61-27bd-4bdc-800a-558e813ef625/Slide32.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems - Here’s where we’re going to make Marie Kondo proud… Scheduling and Organization CAN be manageable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774659841-ZHTT9HRUZ0Y8RW8J8QB0/Slide33.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774659982-Y7DFE4ZO6HCU7OFSBZDH/Slide34.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774764636-GZI9EK8JDPRJYF950GTQ/Slide35.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774764463-FQVCMK5L3TNO832DZKU9/Slide36.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774765271-VG1E9O9QLI8ZFQCR1SP2/Slide37.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774765421-LS3E1FXGXF258S44TANW/Slide38.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774766265-U6DPRN4BJY12B72E6M4N/Slide39.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774766321-3O4Y51R3EOMYFCK9L82D/Slide40.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774768218-Z940CETJGVZXMLSIN1KM/Slide41.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1707774767466-QBFWYAXZZCRLF5B0CHUT/Slide42.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/0564a11b-28e8-4488-99f9-c3f88ebfa023/Slide44.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems - 2) Tried & True Routine Builders Kids are incredibly trainable! Spend a significant amount of time establishing routines and expectations in the beginning. Every student should know how they move from whole group to small group, where they pick up and turn in work, and what they should accomplish during independent time. The more systematic you can be, the better. Some of our favorite systems are classroom countdown timers, tasks charts, predictable systems of student organization, and extension activities for early finishers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/da3fb426-40f5-451d-b9ec-14c4272944c6/Slide46.PNG Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems - 3) Purposeful, independent work. The truth is, we DO need small group time to meet the needs of our diverse learners. So, the rest of our class has to be working independently or in partners. Our goal is to make that work purposeful. This is a time for students to review and practice what they have been explicitly taught. It’s not a time for new learning, and we don’t need time and labor intensive centers! Students will stay engaged and on-task more consistently when what they are asked to do is: not new or confusing predictable, but engaging; they have done that type of activity before and it’s enjoyable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706633870129-USCTZ4FXGK54VYMF4KKK/Literacy+Centers+Then+vs.+Now+.png Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706633870117-HDPLJQC4E4690PBXB89I/Literacy+Center+Ideas.png Blog - Literacy Block Structures &amp; Systems https://readingrev.com/blog/rvtakk0c3cahbn0fumsovyx5om9xe7 monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1703612273056-3I2032EOG4CHT0XC4M82/slide+1.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1703612273916-1O54G7ICRT190ZR3JXRD/slide+3.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1703612273009-ZRY3OGG2JBRULI7U57XC/slide+2.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1703612273987-B1DYRMJM2W65LMMIHCS2/slide+4.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1703615390649-UXWZ7MY8IQOFBBRN8Z9Y/blank.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1703614952563-4R52FC38PVJH183ST4QB/too+primary.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1703614953295-GCJO2C3SOBDETRGNR6NG/too+hard.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1703615395363-QGPBWC6YGY6D6IZ30EZV/blank.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/510990a8-5b2a-441f-b7d3-8fe6b23748c0/intructional+level+of+reading.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students - A good way to check to see if a passage is the right fit for a student is to do a one-minute read. Use texts that are at the child instructional level. The instructional level is a text that can be read with 90-94% accuracy on the first read. The child is not yet at the independent level (95% or higher accuracy), but has been taught the skills and patterns necessary to be able to access the text with some assistence. If a student reads less than 90% of the words accurately, the text is at their frustrational level and too difficult. In this case, more instruction at the word and sentence level is necessary and a lower-level decodable text is needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/72bea685-a7bb-44e5-a61d-07ef82ad8ec0/RR+passages.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students - Reading Rev has created 72 decodable, skill-based passages just for intermediate students! The passages were written for students who are working on multisyllabic words. They are high-interest and age-appropriate. A fiction and nonfiction passage is included for each of the 36 phonetic patterns in the Reading Rev Scope and Sequence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/8e8c7ba7-c914-4b6c-967a-029dd527944a/TT+Page.png Blog - Decodable Texts &amp; Intermediate Students - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://readingrev.com/blog/rethinking-vocabulary-jm24t monthly 0.5 2023-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390919508-JWN9Y14VP4E8FIAYO1XD/RETHINGKINGSPELLINGINSTRUCTION-vocabulary.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/c8a35fd8-7539-42ff-b228-83ccba3696b7/2.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction - Rich language from the start… Unfortunately, not all children enter school with the same oral vocabulary. Children with rich and varied language experiences from infancy to five years old have a great advantage. Oral vocabulary becomes a strong predictor of future reading success. Those coming to school with limited oral vocabulary need ROBUST language instruction! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/5ad74c68-b41a-47b2-98c4-6dd86a36d41d/1.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction - Let’s break it down into a four-part instructional framework. Rich and varied language experiences Teach individual words Teach word learning strategies Foster word consciousness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/55a3c1a0-6c16-4d59-85dd-dfe5a723b3b4/3.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction - Vocabulary words have been placed in three tiers. The first tier is common, everyday words. These are words that most students know and use in conversation. However, students who are coming from sparse language backgrounds or those who are learning English as a second language may need instruction and support with these words. Tier 2 words are academic words that are found across content areas. These words are likely to be found in multiple subjects and texts so should be the focus of most vocabulary instruction. Tier 3 words are domain-specific words. Because these less frequent words are seen in only one context or subject, these words are important for one subject or unit, but not transferrable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ebf23ff9-78c3-49fc-bf7d-54f4156e67ad/6.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction - Teaching students to recognize words they don’t know is the first step. Students need metacognition (thinking about thinking) lessons. They need to know that when they come to a word they don’t know, they can do something to figure it out. Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) teaches kids to recognize words they understand (clicks) versus words they don’t (clunks). CSR then teaches 5 Clunk Strategies to figure out the meaning of the unknown word. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/e10d0b70-3e37-4c46-bb3d-3b1ea1316aba/4.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction - Our Favorite Vocabulary Instructional Routine: POSSUM 1- Teacher pronounces word. Students repeat. (P-phonology) 2- Spell the word using syllables and sounds. (O-orthography) 3- Teacher gives definition, context, & part of speech; use morphology when applicable. (S-syntax, S-meaning, M, morphology) 4- Connection using the word (U- understanding) 5- Synonym and Antonym 6- Multisensory 7- Deep processing 8- Multiple exposures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700165881595-VRH3P088E8FZ5O21A196/Vocab+Lesson+Planning+Guide.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700165955363-9UOHUI765EU624Y0ZR5L/Vocab+Clunk+PP+Lesson+Cover.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700165868204-J0NLMMUEXC3MQ52PUOZE/Vocab+Bulletin+Board+Cover+.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700165809569-Y2LSZ2EPBR2SPA47UST8/Shades+of+Meaning+Cover.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700165816359-R27JRVFQAZMAS4YMKEL2/Vocab+Bookmark+Cover.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700166039233-0JW2ERM0KZOW3H4VSM02/Tiers+of+Vocab+Cover.png Blog - Systematic Vocabulary Instruction https://readingrev.com/blog/rethinking-fluency-b8s4z monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/b2b7c6cc-6798-4741-93ad-3a6e69020647/Picture1.png Blog - Building Fluency in Intermediate Grades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/b783608b-4679-4406-ac51-b073b7871419/2.png Blog - Building Fluency in Intermediate Grades - #1- Just like other reading components, fluency has a progression. If a student is not a fluent reader, we need to drill down and find the out what gaps or deficits are causing the problem. Simply giving more grade-level passages will rarely fix the problem. Begin fluency practice at the sound, word, phrase, and/or sentence level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/d03668ce-8922-4706-8534-383a02bc1e6b/5.png Blog - Building Fluency in Intermediate Grades Drilling Down- How low should you go? As low as you need to in order to achieve success. Then, build back up as quickly as you can. Phonological Awareness Phonemic awareness Alphabetic principle Blending sounds into words Accurately reading regular and irregular words Automaticity - rapid word recognition Accurately reading multi-syllabic words Automaticity - rapid multi-syllabic word recognition Reading Phrases Reading Sentences Reading Connected Text https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/234a7e2d-c3f3-42a3-b8b3-e967432904ac/3.png Blog - Building Fluency in Intermediate Grades - #2- Accuracy before fluency! There is no benefit to working on fluency if the student is not first accurate with the text. Fluency is often the most beneficial when at a student’s independent reading level and 95% accurate. Just like learning other complex skills, students need to gain accuracy and mastery of the basics before moving to the complex. However, even at higher levels, fluency practice is still necessary and beneficial. Students should be taught how to read complex sentence structures and then given opportunities to gain fluency at that level too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/506734c0-0f3a-4f0c-b7c3-ad37c06e31bd/4.png Blog - Building Fluency in Intermediate Grades - #5- Explicitly teach kids that faster is not always better! Race-car reading is not the goal. We should not read aloud faster than normal conversation pace. “Speed is not the point, and a speed focus can be harmful; rather, swiftness is one outcome of more fluent reading. Much like driving, pace picks up with proper learning and sufficient practice- not by speeding a lot. Nobody promotes dangerous driving. Why encourage reckless reading- even inadvertently? A reader not paying much mind while reading, not staying alert to sense, is truly a danger.” ~Birsh and Carreker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/249410d5-2bc1-4ded-b316-cbcf4decd4a5/6.png Blog - Building Fluency in Intermediate Grades - #7- Re-readings and fluency practice can be fun! If you are using a fluency program, it’s your job to bring it to life! Check out Reading Rev strategies to build student engagement. End the dread of fluency practice! Poetry Slams, Reader’s Theaters, Oscar Showdowns, and Radio Reading are all engaging ways to practice fluency! Check out how we bring Read Naturally to life for free here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1699627975510-H2HC4HNVN3F38Y9EYPUU/Fluency+Info+and+Poster+Pack+Cover.png Blog - Building Fluency in Intermediate Grades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1699628064529-RY3U7P02ODN243T7KS6A/Prosody+Cover.png Blog - Building Fluency in Intermediate Grades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1699628002008-3GWRCZ9VQ341JTXPPIU3/Blending+Lines+Editable+Template+VIP+Cover.png Blog - Building Fluency in Intermediate Grades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1699628036436-68F5MRQDYCIUI851DQVF/Partner+Poems+Cover.png Blog - Building Fluency in Intermediate Grades https://readingrev.com/blog/standard-based-lesson-planning-simplified monthly 0.5 2023-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/72bc4e28-fa10-4385-8576-22531579dd48/step+1.png Blog - Standard-Based Lesson Planning… Simplified - Step 1: Understand the Standards Teachers need to KNOW and really UNDERSTAND their state and/or the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). These are the minimum proficiencies that your students need to master by the end of the year. That end goal should drive your planning and instruction! These two, short videos are useful in understanding the importance of standards and how to unpack them. CCSS: A New Foundation for Student Success Unpacking Academic Standards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/f2cb89aa-55b4-4ade-be99-e8f5e8a12f4f/step+2.png Blog - Standard-Based Lesson Planning… Simplified - Step 2: Backward Planning Begin designing a lesson by having a very clear idea of what standard(s) need to be taught. Define specific student learning objectives for your lesson from the 1-3 standards you choose. This is often called “unpacking a standard.” Ensure that each objective is measurable and achievable. Often students need more than one exposure to a learning object to achieve mastery. Working on a standard for an entire unit, not just a lesson, ensures enough practice. Incorporate previously taught skills and objectives for review when possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1152831c-6252-447b-9ce2-3c5f4034f5a0/step+3.png Blog - Standard-Based Lesson Planning… Simplified - Step 3: Choose Real Content Hopefully you have a curriculum that has rich, authentic, knowledge-building content embedded. If not, this cannot be underestimated. Children need to know real history, science, and literature. Skill-based standards can and should be taught along-side knowledge-building content! We talked about the importance of knowledge-building here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/2c72d38b-657f-49a3-9d5e-c3b504661014/step+4.png Blog - Standard-Based Lesson Planning… Simplified - Step 4: Design Engaging Activities Develop interactive and engaging activities that promote active participation and critical thinking among students. Incorporate group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving tasks, and creative projects to encourage collaboration and enhance learning outcomes. Just make sure that the activities you choose are purposeful and relevant in meeting your objectives. Cut the fluff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/30def651-bd8b-48be-b6f4-6d19b2ca62f1/step+5.png Blog - Standard-Based Lesson Planning… Simplified - Step 5: Integrate Differentiated Instruction Tailor your lesson plan to accommodate the diverse learning needs and abilities of your students. Implement differentiated instruction strategies such as tiered assignments, flexible grouping, and personalized learning approaches to address individual needs. There is a way to teach grade level standards while meeting individual student needs. When a group of students are struggling to achieve a grade-level standard, look at the previous grade level’s standard of that same strand. Keep drilling down to find the previous skills that build up to grade level expectations. Systematically remediate those skills as quickly as possible. This can also be done with both foundational and comprehension skills. Look at the reading components’ scope and sequence and find a student’s lowest area of need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4a1c0362-7d10-4a18-956b-e3ea8f90afda/step+6.png Blog - Standard-Based Lesson Planning… Simplified - Step 6: Assess Student Progress Integrate formative and summative assessments into your lesson plan to evaluate student understanding and progress. Utilize various assessment tools such as informal check-ins, the feed-back loop, quizzes, conversations, projects, and observations to measure student performance against the set learning objectives and standards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1698455188700-DBM9JHCRQ2NFAVW2Q10C/3rd+Grade+CCSS+cover.png Blog - Standard-Based Lesson Planning… Simplified https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1698455188716-DXC3L7HDUQR2PT0ETSHN/4th+Grade+CCSS+Cover.png Blog - Standard-Based Lesson Planning… Simplified https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1698455189682-FHKESVJALLK9F1ISB6AF/5th+Grade+CCSS+Cover.png Blog - Standard-Based Lesson Planning… Simplified https://readingrev.com/blog/common-reading-disabilities-broken-down monthly 0.5 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390949005-NO7UUKQBJMKTX5JC8JYJ/readingdisabilities.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained - Let’s know better so we can do better! One knowledgeable, compassionate teacher can change everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/dd93b451-edd7-479a-a8d9-4a87a47f8aa7/Simple+View+of+Reading.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained - Decoding x Language Comprehension = Reading Comprehension Decoding is the ability to match letters to sounds to figure out a word accurately in a quick and fairly effortless way. Language Comprehension is the ability to obtain meaning from spoken words and sentences. These two components of reading are then put into a formula. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390917907-7079I9PNNNARRNP9819C/QuadrantModel.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained - The Quadrant Model shows the possibilities of reading performance. Systematic, structured literacy is beneficial for all students, but critical for those struggling. Students with average ability in both decoding (sound/word level) and language comprehension (sentence/discourse areas) are considered typical learners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695836560134-7CPDZPZRPVZ5VMFBUGD2/Dyslexia+Awareness+Month.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695836605496-HU2CKCQB455M4JJLZGTC/Dyslexia+Cover.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695836656126-2MPW1G9SFTMI2PF9ELS3/Dyslexia+Awareness+Bookmarks.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695836995893-0ZINLKTACDM9M5JUNR4L/Dyslexia+PD+Cover.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695840437831-J19V85BHBWSIZBIQKHSV/Comprehension+Deficits+Cover.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695840509296-5R83OMZP28PFKQZ8TYQA/Visualization+Cover.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695840576103-M1X8C7SRI5DPX85I5I5W/Tiers+of+Vocab+Cover.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695840586724-6JTBHG97JYVY5ZTE0K9Z/Listening+and+Visualizing+Lesson+Modeled+Cover.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/551c8a1c-a698-4d4c-b92c-e19540989f12/quadrant+model+with+kids.png Blog - Common Reading Disabilities Explained - One knowledgeable, compassionate teacher can change everything. We know the importance of seeing our children as humans with a beautiful array of strengths and weakness. We’d love to hear how you are learning more and supporting your students in the classroom. Leave a comment below. https://readingrev.com/blog/how-to-teach-higher-level-comprehension monthly 0.5 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/3eb28375-36f2-41d4-8238-bc57707025ee/questions.png Blog - How to Teach Higher-Level Comprehension - Do your students struggle to answer questions like these? What does systematic, comprehension instruction look like at this level? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4ea5a6e8-14f9-4c21-b28c-d264b9314e81/Comprehension+Progression+Cover.png Blog - How to Teach Higher-Level Comprehension - Comprehension has stages of development similar to other reading components! We often talk about the Literal Comprehension phase, but rarely hear about how to teach the more advance stages! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/f6057b73-bb0a-4da3-ad9d-aeedf767bf4a/Slide3.PNG Blog - How to Teach Higher-Level Comprehension - As teachers, we must know what grade level comprehension looks like and what subskills that understanding requires! Using the standards and the comprehension continuum together is key. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/9f0bcb3d-985e-4d1a-bb7d-a4037ad191ba/Slide6.PNG Blog - How to Teach Higher-Level Comprehension - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/6831e191-312c-4461-ad4e-af9ce7c14239/Slide10.PNG Blog - How to Teach Higher-Level Comprehension - Teach students to dissect the question so they know what tasks they are being asked to do. What is you mission? Mission Accepted. https://readingrev.com/blog/parents-guide-to-structured-literacy monthly 0.5 2023-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/10f36e64-849d-4384-b7a2-be2a53c1a43b/rethinking+reading+instruction.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - The WHY: Within the last few years, there has been a revolution in reading instruction. Teachers could no longer ignore that too many of our children were not reading on grade level. There is a large body of scientific research on how reading works in the brain and what instructional practices are necessary. We are changing how we teach reading. Here are some of our shifts: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4fb8ef70-55ef-4c00-9ad1-c241511e5a19/PA.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 1. Back to foundational skills… Phonological Awareness! It has been proven that reading requires phonological and phonemic awareness. This is the ability to hear and manipulate the sounds in a language. Some students do this naturally, a lot of them need direct instruction and practice. You can learn more about phonological and phonemic awareness here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/45fe9919-e265-4b2b-a386-2ff8de3d3964/phonics.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 2. Back to foundational skills… Phonics! There is also no doubt that explicit instruction in phonics (representing sounds with letters) is needed. There was a movement to move away from phonics instruction, but it is back! Many students will not be able to decode or spell unknown words without explicit instruction in phonics. You can find out more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/059c3889-250b-448f-afe8-a88badac02c6/Real+Reading.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 3. Real Reading We do not want to teach kids any strategy that takes their attention away from the letters and sounds when learning to read and spell. We do not want them guessing based on the first letter or looking at the picture for clues. That’s not real reading! Real reading is looking at the syllables and sounding out the letters or phonemes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/43d74454-19c0-4274-9e93-d3c6aad232c8/Decodable.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 4. Real Practice ! When we teach students a new phonics pattern, we want them to have lots of practice reading and spelling that pattern. We use skill-based or decodable texts. These texts will only have the patterns that the students have learned. We no longer want predictable readers or texts where kids have to guess complicated words that they haven’t learned. We are controlling what they are reading so they are practicing real reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/400414be-3b57-4c0d-b11e-254d4c6a0339/Knowingstuf+%281%29.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 5. Real Knowledge! We also want our students exposed to robust vocabulary, interesting characters who development, exciting plots and stories, rich history, fascinating science, and current events. We don’t wait to expose kids to these concepts and texts until they can independently read them. We will be reading aloud, reading together, discussing, and learning a ton this year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ea86f58e-8b72-4c1f-9f1d-8be163f126f2/Rethinking+Spelling.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - The Why! Spelling instruction has always been a source of frustration for teachers and parents. This year, we are rethinking spelling! Based on current research and the science of reading, we are changing how spelling will be taught. Random words assigned on a list Monday and tested on Friday are a thing of the past! For decades, we have been teaching our kids spelling in a way that sets them up for failure. Asking students to memorize individual words each week is not effective. Instead, we want them to learn a pattern that can be generalized and used to spell lots of words. The spelling of English words is more regular and patterned-based than people think. English is not that crazy! We just need to teach it in a systematic, direct way. Our new spelling instruction will help students in both reading and writing! Students will understand how the phonics system works and will be able to crack the code of the English language. We are changing how we teach spelling. Here are some of our shifts: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/fcd0d0ab-0237-4d5c-9b32-be7967102bee/sound+boxes.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 1. Sound Spelling! Students need to learn to spell by hearing and breaking apart the individual sounds of a word. Instead of relying on the visual cues (the letters or shapes) of a word, they need to learn to rely on the sounds and then match those sounds to the letters that represent them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/a6570d7c-92a4-47a7-9b8f-bf28b5205462/2.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 2. Red vs. Green Words The terms Red Words and Greens Words come from a systematic, multisensory approach of instruction called Orton Gillingham. A Green Word is a word that follows a phonetic pattern and can be sounded out. Example: All the sounds of camp can be heard and follow the phonetic rules. /c/ /a/ /m/ /p/ Green words do not need to be memorized! A Red Word (sometimes called a heart word) is a word that has an irregular part that does not follow the phonetic rule. There are some fascinating reasons that these words are irregular! Example: have –if you sound it out, it will be wrong. The letter e is not making the letter a long. It’s there because no English word ends in v! The irregular part is called the heart part. Students need to be explicitly taught the difference between Red and Green words. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/fc3d122d-1a5f-41eb-bb7a-a39fa0e37b07/pattern.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 3. Weekly Spelling Lists Follow A Pattern. No longer should spelling words be content-related, vocabulary from reading passages, or random high frequency words! Instead, students should be taught a specific spelling/phonetic pattern and work with lots of different words that follow that pattern throughout the week. The Friday Phonics Check-In (spelling test) can be any word that has that pattern. This assessment will be used only to see if the pattern was mastered or if more instruction is needed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/9d438501-1e98-42e8-a2a8-54bb854720e9/EA+Week.jpg Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 4. Spelling Should Be Multi-Sensory. We teach kids to “tap out” words. They are taught the phonemic components of language (sentences, words, on-set rime, syllables, and phonemes). We teach a motion for each component, and we use these to spell words. When a student needs to spell a word, we tap a finger for each sound. Then, the student can write each letter that represents that sound in a sound box or on a line. This helps reinforce that we focus on the sounds and letters together to spell. Multisensory is the magic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/fa046699-64ad-41bc-ada0-aca597e6e82f/Thumbnails+5+Components.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 5. Tune into the Vowels Vowels are the most crucial part of a word when it comes to pronunciation and spelling. We say they are royal, and kids always need to “tune into the vowel.” Students should always ask themselves, “What is the vowel sound? Is the vowel sound long or short?” This practice will change everything! This check will eliminate ate being written as at. Of course, long vs. short phonetic patterns will be explicitly taught! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/bd10c0ea-173f-4feb-89b2-b92d7b1996b6/syllables.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 6. Teach Syllable Types. As soon as students start writing, they need to recognize how many syllables a word has. Then, they can tackle and tap out one syllable at a time when spelling longer words. We use spelling scoops or syllable boards. When appropriate, spellings lists should include 2-3 syllable words that follow the spelling pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/0ebc9156-d8ca-410a-9788-0146fe532e24/morphology.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - 7. Teach Morphology Words are often made up of parts that carry meaning called prefixes, suffixes, and roots/bases. Teaching students to recognize and spell these parts allows them to gain not only spelling knowledge but increases vocabulary and comprehension. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/293e2887-a367-4c5e-a78d-78164a1f83d3/How+Parent+Can+help.png Blog - Parents Guide to Structured Literacy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://readingrev.com/blog/visualization monthly 0.5 2025-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/b7743236-57ef-4f6c-9a64-86fd18b02f84/Slide9.PNG Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Visualization - First, we need to teach students the difference between active and passive listening and reading! Metacognition is the ability to think about our thinking! Striving readers (or those who struggle to attend) need instruction on how this actually works! For students who struggle to decode the words, there simply isn’t any cognitive energy left to visualize and comprehend. We need to teach students that real reading is decoding the words and thinking about their meaning. I love the visual and explanation given in Comprehension Connections- Bridges to Strategic Reading by Tanny McGregor. Decoding the Text + Thinking = Real Reading https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/5fe7a618-bfc1-4fbf-ada4-f5f92133330a/Comprension+salad+cover.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Visualization - Rereading is powerful. The first time a student reads the text, the focus can be on just getting the words right. Then, reread so the focus can be on constructing meaning. Comprehension Salad is a tangible method to teach students to read a short excerpt of text, and then stop to think! This routine gives students the time to ask questions, make predictions, infer, connect, and visualize! This technique is also discussed in Comprehension Connections. Remember, to use authentic texts to drive our instruction. Good readers naturally question, predict, infer, and visualize. We are simply pointing out and modeling the practices and results of good comprehension. You can watch this lesson modeled here and can find this resource in Reading Rev’s Free Resource Library all of May or here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/87e85a84-77bd-4886-960f-f36d36398154/structure+words.jpg Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Visualization - Another important visualization technique is to show students how to “tune in” to words that will aid them in building a detailed picture. In Visualizing and Verbalizing: For Language Comprehension and Thinking 2nd Edition, by Nanci Bell, these words are called “structure words.” These are the words that add meaning and detail so others can visualize what we are communicating. Color, shape, size, texture, sound, time, location, perspective, and mood all add imagery. “There is a girl.” This is a complete sentence, but it doesn’t offer much information for visualization. If I say, “There is a small, terrified girl alone in the wilderness at midnight,” a different picture is created. We need to help students tune into the words that will help them comprehend. This is so closely tied with the syntax lessons we discussed last month! Explicitly teach students how to tune in to the structure words. Have students close their eyes and think about a girl. Then, add each word. How might each word change the picture: small girl, terrified girl, alone, wilderness, midnight? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/e2921f75-bb88-4654-913f-2af4437ec402/blog3.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Visualization - #1- One of my favorite easiest activities to get students to tune into structure words is to find an engaging picture book that has descriptive language and detailed illustrations. My favorite book for this is The Magic Nesting Doll by Jacqueline K. Ogburn. Have students close their eyes and visualize what is happening while you read one page at a time. Have them tell you or a partner about what they were able to visualize, and then, reveal the incredible illustration. By tuning into structure words, and taking the time to think and model, students can begin to visualize what they hear. This takes the labor of reading out and allows effort to be put on visualizing alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/8948a86d-d0f4-4669-995d-37b7833038b8/blog2.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Visualization - #2- The second activity is called Can you Guess It? Start by discussing distinguishing characteristics. What characteristics would help you identify certain animals, foods, or locations? To begin, you can even sort and categorize the Can You Guess It? card deck. Then, model for students by giving them 3 clues about the picture on the card. Share that you are choosing distinguishing characteristics, but you don’t want the first clue to be too obvious and give it away either. Ex. My animal… 1) is the largest land mammal 2) inhabits the African Savannah 3) is an herbivore. You can create clues that are age and developmentally appropriate for your students. Students who struggle with language comprehension struggle with this activity! Have them begin by guessing your clues. Then, have them create their own clues for the group or a partner. You will be surprised how much this activity sheds light on students’ background knowledge, receptive and expressive vocabulary, and language comprehension and visualization! You can find this activity along with other language building games here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ee4ceb1f-0407-49fd-b3cf-4450f7146035/blog+1.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Visualization - #3- The third activity helps students see the connection between the writer and reader. Authors write with imagery so readers can imagine! When students have the opportunity to write in a way that helps someone else visualize, they often tune into descriptions and structure words more than they would if they were passively reading. Give students a detailed, interesting photograph. Have them write about it with their reader in mind. How can they describe the photo using adjectives and precise vocabulary so that their reader can visualize the exact image? Model and practice this until students gain ability and confidence. Tie this into your syntax lessons… it’s all connected! The more students know about adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases, the better they can write! https://readingrev.com/blog/the-language-comprehension-side-of-things-syntax monthly 0.5 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/cf27112a-5948-473d-8394-eea3ab60dd17/Simple+View+of+Reading.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things~ Syntax - Four Subskills of Language Comprehension The importance of background knowledge. How vocabulary impacts both oral and reading comprehension. Four syntax ideas that will make reading and writing easier. Visualization techniques for our non-visualizers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/880208ba-81e8-400e-ac68-ddd20d8573e0/Mult+%2859%29syntax+definition.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things~ Syntax - Let’s talk SYNTAX. Syntax is a key component of language comprehension; it is how words are arranged to create meaningful, well-formed sentences. If students do not understand our language at the sentence level, they can’t comprehend at the conversational or text level. Like foundational skills, syntax follows a predictable structure and is a code that we can explicitly teach. Some students pick it up effortlessly. However, many students need language structures broken down and explained. Let’s look at 4 Language or Syntax Ideas that can make listening comprehension, oral communication, reading, and writing, make more sense (Scott & Balthazar 2003). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/0dcd3c4e-da7d-4146-b0c4-1f68eba9b922/9.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things~ Syntax - The Complete Sentence. Children are often taught about the sentence on a very basic level in kindergarten. Then, we expect that they should understand this vital syntactic concept going forward. The problem is that our expectations about the sentence evolve and get more advanced than that basic kindergarten sentence. Direct instruction must continue to take place from the most basic sentence to the most advanced complex sentence. Student cannot understand when or why they are creating fragments and run-ons if they don’t understand subjects and predicates. Students in first grade can learn these terms and concepts. The first idea is that every sentences needs 4 things. A capital letter and end mark are visual cues that the sentence is beginning and ending. Every sentence must have a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what we are saying about the subject). You can see how I teach and practice this concept here at 00:8:10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/7cdf3e71-7341-4b61-81c6-a9490285d72a/10.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things~ Syntax - Write so our readers can visualize! Reading and writing is reciprocal. As a writer, we should think about giving our reader the information they need in order to visualize what we are thinking and describing. It is difficult to visualize much detail at all with the simple sentence, “The monkey eats.” It is a complete sentence, but lacks any information that will help me create a mental image. We can give students a formulaic way to expanding their sentence. The parts of speech are key. Grammar is not about sentence diagramming (although I secretly love that too); it is about understanding how the parts of speech can aid us in communicating our ideas effectively. By understanding grammar, I can write, “The mischievous monkey quickly eats the yellow, stolen banana before he gets caught!” Research shows that grammar taught as it applies to writing, has a strong positive effect on writing abilities. (Myhill et al 2013) Memorizing words as unconnected part of speech does not. You can see this process here at 00:15:05. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/f29b1e60-8149-48fa-af08-3ba4b48ad71a/11.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things~ Syntax - Combining sentences makes writing interesting and sophisticated. Children are capable of great writing if we simply show them the “code” or formula. Like so many other intricate processes, writing can be understood by understanding the basic concepts. Clauses are the basic concepts of sentence combining. There are two kinds of clauses: the independent clause and dependent clause. Relating this to Santa and Mrs. Claus is concrete and fun. Santa can be seen all by himself. He is independent. Mrs. Clause, however, depends on Santa to make sense. If we went to the mall in December and saw only Mrs. Claus, we’d look around for Santa. She depends on him to make sense. We don’t really even know the lady’s name! When we combine two independent clauses, it’s called a compound sentence. When we combine an independent clause with a dependent clause, it’s called a complex sentence. There are very specific ways we punctuate when we combine clauses: I,ccI I;I ID D,I Watch the mind-blowing explanation here at 00:22:00. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/b80710e8-bf95-43b4-9f6c-1acc71edda31/12.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things~ Syntax - Phrases aren’t necessary, but they make ideas crystal clear! A phrase is a group of words that carry meaning but does NOT have a subject or predicate. You can often remove the phrase and the sentence will still make sense! Phrases can get complicated. The phrase itself can act as a part of speech and do that “job” in the sentence. There are noun phrases, adjective and adverbial phrases, verb phrases and prepositional phrases. The basic three kinds of phrases that are important for elementary students to understand are: 1) Introductory Phrase 2) Prepositional Phrase 3) Appositive Phrase. Understanding why these phrases are in our texts and how to read them, will greatly increase students’ language and reading comprehension. You can hear about these 3 basic phrases here at 00:34:38. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/e01a750c-a761-4886-b0f9-d4eeeb2a3f9c/student+packet+cover+for+website.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things~ Syntax - Model, Practice, Model, Practice, Model, Practice These concepts need to be explicitly taught, but students also need LOTS of practice. Dedicating time to these four language ideas will build your students’ oral and reading comprehension and will make a huge difference in their writing. However, it takes time. Make this fun and engaging. It can feel like you are playing with language. Remember, the best way to accelerate learning is to utilize a Feedback Loop. The feedback loop is when, after instruction and modeling, the student produces the skill or task. Then, the teacher gives feedback on one objective. The student makes the correction and the teacher offers praise. This evidence-based practice is effective because the feedback isn’t delayed or overwhelming. Success is felt immediately. This student resource is a reference guide of the slide presentation as well as a place to track progress. To get even more language-building bang-for-your-buck, use content that will build background knowledge and utilize tier 2 vocabulary! You can find this packet here or here. https://readingrev.com/blog/the-language-comprehension-side-of-things-vocabulary monthly 0.5 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/43bfbf34-0f60-42e2-809e-bfe4e2b6516e/Picture2.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Vocabulary - Vocabulary is vital. In order to comprehend a text, 90+% of the words need to be not only decoded correctly, but also understood. Even if our students are 100% accurate, unless they know the meaning of the words they decoding, their comprehension will suffer or fail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1599a1ad-7fab-44d5-9034-b27d8a9545aa/google+slides+.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Vocabulary - Integrate Vocabulary with Content Every opportunity I had, I showed pictures that matched our content. We used Reading Rev’s Google Slides that gives a picture for every word students decode and encode within our phonics pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ed943b91-2b9a-45a3-b85e-8ed19ee137fd/vocab+bulletin.jpg Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Vocabulary - Teaching Word Discovery Teaching students the strategies that will help them discover the meaning of unknown words in context is the most powerful tool. We love CSR’s Clunk Strategies. https://readingrev.com/blog/the-language-comprehension-side-of-things monthly 0.5 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/b56b1668-dd66-454e-b044-a48222c7ec4a/Simple+View+of+Reading.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Background Knowledge - I went back to the Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer,1986). This is a theory that states that reading comprehension is the product of decoding skills and language comprehension. Decoding x Language Comprehension = Reading Comprehension Decoding is the ability to match letters to sounds to figure out a word accurately in a quick and fairly effortless way. Language Comprehension is the ability to obtain meaning from spoken words and sentences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/5d6fa130-3cb1-4f9b-bbfd-3043ab32ad04/3.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Background Knowledge - I then taught an eight minute mini-lesson that included decoding the words nature and preserve using phonics and morphology, and also facts about what nature preserves are. After the lesson, each student reread the passage. I was confident enough time had passed that it wasn’t practiced and that the amount of instruction in two weeks would not account for above-average growth. The results shocked me. All of my students’ accuracy, fluency, and comprehension increased substantially! I just validated Hennessy’s claim that, “Effective instruction includes strategies and activities that activate or assess, build, and connect background knowledge to a related text.” (Hennessy 2021). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/d7399822-06ae-4a79-9eaf-d7654d563722/Mult+%2824%29.png Blog - The Language Comprehension Side of Things- Background Knowledge I am not claiming to be a researcher or make any scientific claims about causality. However, I do believe that teaching real content and knowledge is important. Knowledge is like Velcro; it’s sticky. I have seen first hand that the more background knowledge students have, the more accurately and fluently they read and the more connections and inferences they can make. https://readingrev.com/blog/student-listening-and-attention-boot-camp monthly 0.5 2024-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/f0e32476-a732-48a8-a838-e5854ad24776/Slide2-11.png Blog - Student Listening and Attention Boot Camp - Track the Speaker This means that you are looking at and attending to the person currently speaking. This shows that you are respecting them as a person and care about what they have to say. It also helps you comprehend what is being said because your attention is not being distracted away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/35029091-d294-4cff-95b5-4d4c9151431a/Slide3-6.png Blog - Student Listening and Attention Boot Camp - Tune in to the Teacher’s Voice Have you ever seen Charlie Brown when they are at school and the teacher talks? It sounds like, "whaw-whaw. whaw-whaw. whaw-whaw." I show this to my class and explain that this should NOT be what they hear when I'm teaching! The teacher's voice is the most important voice in the room! We practice by having everyone talk, but instantly stop and look my way when they hear my voice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/dd3904cd-4984-4c8f-83d8-69e2b0f23e0d/Slide4-8.png Blog - Student Listening and Attention Boot Camp - Student Posture This one seems obvious, but if you've been in the classroom for even one day you know the 500 ways that students can sit that is not what is described on the poster. We have a "How NOT to Sit" contest. Then, we talk about the benefits of good student posture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/dfc9e96b-f7ec-4b89-be42-b00b3176536f/Slide5-8.png Blog - Student Listening and Attention Boot Camp - Nod & Engage What does it actually look and feel like to be engaged? You cannot learn if you are not listening and attending. This one is probably the most important! The importance of nonverbal communication can't be underestimated. Nodding shows the speaker that you are or are not comprehending. It also shows that you are listening and paying attention. Engaged students also raise their hands, follow directions quickly, and do the previous three behaviors. https://readingrev.com/blog/b-and-d-reversals-solved monthly 0.5 2023-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391100598-5CFCA2NFVZEYV3E6LR35/title.png Blog - B and D Reversals Solved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391091185-WX6WL83GF8XZ9NL98NTT/3.png Blog - B and D Reversals Solved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391092006-ENYQJFPXWLGS06ELMMMX/4.png Blog - B and D Reversals Solved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391098433-CKE90N13VLU1UDA5ZFIF/lions-1.png Blog - B and D Reversals Solved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391090698-GAPOY8GJ9NOK94MGX7MD/1.png Blog - B and D Reversals Solved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391093299-OQN29GL37022OXD65NPG/Slide2-1.png Blog - B and D Reversals Solved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391094601-BOIU3J64PJHIZOFRE68U/Slide3-1.png Blog - B and D Reversals Solved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391097848-ZSI4RFCB91TPHQW61V81/cursive.png Blog - B and D Reversals Solved! https://readingrev.com/blog/rethinking-heart-words monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391089935-RLSCPNFWLMI3NWG3A3RD/title-final.png Blog - Rethinking Heart Words! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391082741-MNZBBK2PKVNPMEVY98AF/1.png Blog - Rethinking Heart Words! - Tip 1: Do NOT have students just memorize the individual letters in the word. Instead, study the word and see what sounds are represented according to phonetic sound-symbol correspondence. Most of the time, it is just one or two letters that are irregular. The rest work! Usually the part that is irregular is the vowel. (It's Always About the Vowel!) We code the parts that "play fair," or are phonetically secure, with a blue dot. (I have seen other colors and shapes; just stay consistant within your school.) We code the irregular part, or heart part, with a red heart. Sometimes we find letters that seem irregular, but when we discover the rule or pattern, they make sense! We use a yellow heart for those parts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391083105-XXS7VY5E0QDGZ9HHYJCV/2.png Blog - Rethinking Heart Words! - Tip 2: Research why the irregular part is the way it is. It's fascinating because there is usually a logical explanation. Three common reasons that spelling often differs from pronunciation are 1) etymology 2) evolution of pronunciation or dialect 3) history of writing and printing language. Students who exhibit dyslexic tendencies often excel at oral language and story telling. When a story is told to explain the inconsistency, it activates a different region of the brain and they can more easily remember! Did you know the letter e has many jobs? One of them is to act like a place holder so the word doesn't end in v! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391083438-CUCGJCWTYNTXAJ4RXNNW/3.png Blog - Rethinking Heart Words! - Tip 3: Teach irregular words that have similar patterns or irregularities together! We are trying to get students to crack a linguistic code. Red words are no different. The more patterns and connections we can help students see, the better. If you teach the Red Word, one, and research the etymology of it's pronunciation, use that same lesson to look at the words, lone, alone, once, and only. (Of course, take into account your student's age and literacy development.) This is a powerful way to expediate learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391085389-LQVGE3L6D68D6Y9AC9DB/5.png Blog - Rethinking Heart Words! - Finally, CELEBRATE! I love the Quantum Quote, "If it's worth learning, it's worth celebrating!" Make learning and practicing red words multisensory and engaging. We even threw a RED Word Party! This group of 5th Graders mastered 30 Irregular Words and celebrated with an end-of-quarter Red Word Party! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391085803-F0C1JSHBX80C8AF0A62L/6.png Blog - Rethinking Heart Words! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1699993534064-UEI3WKDQ5Z81UDT14VJH/scope+and+sequence+cover.png Blog - Rethinking Heart Words! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1699993533291-0ZZJJICA58UG0MJLPQBO/Poster+Pack+%231+Red+Words+Cover.png Blog - Rethinking Heart Words! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1699993533106-75GZ8N0VNJKVNSATS76H/Poster+Pack+%232.png Blog - Rethinking Heart Words! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1699993534545-2A8MDUINDLFMZ6UZEUCW/Set+%23+3+cover.png Blog - Rethinking Heart Words! https://readingrev.com/blog/parent-teacher-conference-tips-tricks monthly 0.5 2023-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391089570-BXCJP2HWK7HE6W3VIEOM/conferences-title.png Blog - Parent Teacher Conferences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391088899-YTU673F1R4UURIIQDSQS/Tips-for-teachers.png Blog - Parent Teacher Conferences - Top Tip for Teachers! Most importantly, let parents know that you truly KNOW and SEE their kid as a human beyond academics. We all adore our children and feel validated when teachers recognize their strengths, humor, wit, and character. Start a conference with a funny story or anecdote about how this child makes your class better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695755830709-4IRSQT2CCT3YU0EZTS2G/1.png Blog - Parent Teacher Conferences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695755830796-KTNI0LJLNC7PVRHJ5DNE/2.png Blog - Parent Teacher Conferences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695755832092-O3ESWVP12NYNDFB1CY54/3.png Blog - Parent Teacher Conferences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1695755832422-J4JHLG4CS159IY1Z86U4/4.png Blog - Parent Teacher Conferences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391088138-OBVTDOS9IVHTQSKWI3TG/Tips-for-pacrents.png Blog - Parent Teacher Conferences - Top Tip for Parents Unless you have been a teacher, you have no idea how difficult this job can be. Your child’s teacher is juggling the needs of 25 small (or hormonal) humans for 7 hours a day. Enter the conference with appreciation and grace. A small gift or note of appreciation from you and your child can set the tone for a positive and productive conference. https://readingrev.com/blog/increasing-student-motivation-engagement-in-structured-literacy monthly 0.5 2024-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4f56a2e1-0fa1-43d4-80dd-e75ef643c0b0/1.png Blog - Increasing Student Motivation & Engagement in Structured Literacy - It was simply telling students about the science of reading and their own data-driven instruction! Yes, by sharing the why and how of what we were doing and their progress, students suddenly “bought in," and we saw tremendous growth! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/f1242f18-4944-45f9-9443-106b908d1de2/2.png Blog - Increasing Student Motivation & Engagement in Structured Literacy - I begin by giving each student diagnostic assessments. Then, I share that information with them! I showcase their strengths and talk about where they need to grow to become a better reader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/aa5a82b1-a282-4e25-a035-de8800bde8a9/3.png Blog - Increasing Student Motivation & Engagement in Structured Literacy - Then, I explain what the five components of reading are, why they are important, how we test them, and what our game plan will be. Students are involved in all of it! I work with 3rd-5th grade, below-grade level readers, but this could be adapted for younger or older students. It will benefit every learner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/d6405906-eaef-42bd-85a5-4f4938b65293/4.png Blog - Increasing Student Motivation & Engagement in Structured Literacy - Finally, we make it FUN. My new favorite quote, “If your lesson is boring… don’t blame phonics.” ~ This can be said for all literacy lessons! Bring your lessons to life: Play games. Laugh. Explore. Read about Interesting People and Place. Give choice. Make it relevant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391080134-9ADGQE59BBYCX82L902U/2.png Blog - Increasing Student Motivation & Engagement in Structured Literacy - As a whole group, we work on a phonological and phonemic skills. One-on-one and in small group, we work on personal skills yet to be mastered. The kids are in it! I’m an interventionist teaching intermediate students. As I walk down the hall, kids yell to me, “Mrs. Luna, can you pull me today so I can level up?” That did not happen five years ago when I had their PAST hidden away in my filing cabinet waiting to test kids at the end of our six-week assessment cycle! It’s made all the difference. You can get the PA Level Up Bulletin and Student Tracker in the R.R. VIP site or here. Edit: Recent research shows that advanced phonological awareness skills are not as important as previously thought. I still use this idea, but do not have students work beyond Level J. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391080446-J8041GYMOYT5PTPXUA7E/3.png Blog - Increasing Student Motivation & Engagement in Structured Literacy - We track our progress by filling our brains with all the code-cracking knowledge we’ve mastered. These phoneme-grapheme brains are a visual way for kids to see their learning targets and track progress. Of course this is NOT where these phonemes-graphemes are mapped in the brain; make sure kids know this is just a fun way to track progress! My students keep them in their Everything Reading Notebook and color in their own progress as we go. By the end of the year, our brains are full! These can be found in three varying levels. The first is for the 44 phonemes and graphemes (sounds and letters) of the English language. The second is basic phonetic and spelling patterns, and the third covers advanced concepts as well. All three can be found in the VIP site and our Free Resource Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391080515-F8G04XGESMMSS1RN51LC/4.png Blog - Increasing Student Motivation & Engagement in Structured Literacy - Honest Insight I also am honest and give students insight into exactly what is causing difficulty in their reading. I may need to tell them that they have been taught some bad habits in previous years, and it isn’t even their fault! It’s just teachers didn’t know all the science of reading. Now that we know better, we have to break these bad reading habits. If a student is guessing based on the first letter(s) of an unknown word, we play a game called the Wrong Answer Game to break that habit. This builds trust, common language around the issue, and is really fun! Students become motivated when they understand how they can gain success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/3e3186c1-5e62-46c1-9e3d-c76566789137/Kids+SUccess+23.png Blog - Increasing Student Motivation & Engagement in Structured Literacy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://readingrev.com/blog/6-steps-to-begin-a-school-wide-science-of-reading-journey monthly 0.5 2023-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391077207-RGXPGFI9EN9AHBSUIMGH/Advanced-Phonics-4.png Blog - 6 Steps to Begin a School-Wide Science of Reading Journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391076427-N3GJL8ZK5MKH5C2XJ0RL/9-1.png Blog - 6 Steps to Begin a School-Wide Science of Reading Journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391068599-ELFHXUA7T6RJVK8EU215/1-1.png Blog - 6 Steps to Begin a School-Wide Science of Reading Journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391069735-LFP9Y5XKHT8G244A59MX/2-1.png Blog - 6 Steps to Begin a School-Wide Science of Reading Journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391070799-FAN856RQ70LUS2MXLUP5/3-2.png Blog - 6 Steps to Begin a School-Wide Science of Reading Journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391072999-8RRTPIGQJ2TCYRHR5J6E/4-2.png Blog - 6 Steps to Begin a School-Wide Science of Reading Journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391074642-QW3VQSJIJAT3WW6FD7GW/5-1.png Blog - 6 Steps to Begin a School-Wide Science of Reading Journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391075994-NZC05VOW5ZDS0P3ENB3I/6.png Blog - 6 Steps to Begin a School-Wide Science of Reading Journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391079040-HZ3FXQ3TNP9T9L6OKCNF/Signature.png Blog - 6 Steps to Begin a School-Wide Science of Reading Journey https://readingrev.com/blog/orton-gillingham-material-must-haves monthly 0.5 2024-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391020104-WBJQL2EHVZWDVNOT48GZ/cover-2.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391006342-A0N6M8W0011NV5JJA6DE/1.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391012968-UWRTL5B9YP30ZEV1GQX5/2.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves - #1. Elkonin boxes are used to help students isolate and identify the individual phonemes (or sounds) in word. They are great because they make something abstract, tangible. Our routine is to say a word. Students repeat the whole word. Then, a chip or object is pushed up one at a time as the sound is said in isolation. Then, the word is blended back together again. Deletion, substitution, and other basic and advanced phonemic awareness skills can also be taught and practiced. We love to keep it fresh and fun by using seasonal Elkonin Boxes and fun, new objects. See Elkonin Boxes in action here. We’ve been paying attention to the latest literacy research and now know that adding letters to our P.A. practice makes it even more powerful. So, we made Elevated Elkonin Boxes. Put this simple template in a page protector and add it to your students’ green Literacy Folder and use it all year! All the R.R. Elkonin boxes can be found inside the VIP site! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391013396-ENRISC5LVAU6SY4LKGE0/3-1.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves - E.T Cards (Explicit Teaching Cards) If you have been researching the science of reading, you know how vital explicit, direct instruction is. Cracking the code of language does not happen naturally for most children. These E.T. (Explicit Teaching) card decks will help you teach the letter(s) or graphemes with their corresponding sounds or phonemes. They include a key word so the letter and sound is anchored to a real object. There is a Basic ET set and a Vowel Teams set. Both can be purchased as a bundle in our Reading Rev Shop or separately here. Remember, practice and repetition are key components in Orton Gillingham! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391013698-LOU8T1IHUEPFSFMF7SFE/4.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves - Ten Frames I saw this suggestion on a social media post and it may be my very favorite resource! It takes the idea of Elkonin boxes and phoneme isolation and allows you to add letters. Recent research is showing that phonological and phonemic awareness can be strengthened by allowing students to use and see the letters. Best practices in Phonological and Phonemic Awareness instruction are being debated, but the truth is that using magnetic ten frames allows students to practice several key foundational reading skills at the same time! In this video you can see students reviewing previously taught concepts that the teacher recognized needed more practice. You can find our favorite ten frames here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391013908-KC59XJ9GDMM55YPLOZ89/5.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves - Blending Board The next MUST-HAVE is a phoneme card deck and blending board. These are often common-place when talking about O.G., but it's because the impact is great. The first step is to review the sound(s) each letter makes in isolation. These can be simple consonants, advanced vowel teams, or even affixes! The second step is to blend those phonemes on the blending board. Here's the magic... most of the "words" that end up being made are nonsense or not real words. This forces students to actually use the phonetic patterns to decode the words instead of reciting words they have previously orthographically mapped or memorized. Here is a 3 part-drill explanation and here it is modeled with first graders. Don't underestimate the value of this drill for older students and more advanced phonetic concepts! Blending and reading nonsense syllables will help your students be able to tackle multi-syllabic words. Our favorite phoneme card deck comes from Brainspring. Our favorite blending board is an Etsy find where you'll get to support a Colorado small business! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391015603-IJ5C01AOXMNIBJOZZS6N/6.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves - Sand Trays Sand trays are another O.G. favorite. While the blending board reinforces decoding (or reading), the sand tray reinforces letter-sound connection and then encoding (or spelling). It also is a great place to teach and reinforce letter formation. When spelling, students need to be able to think of a sound and write its corresponding letter. The tricky part is there is often more than one letter or grapheme that can create that sound. This exercise gives students lots of practice with identifying and forming the letters and then later, choosing the appropriate letter when they are spelling. Explicit instruction on how to use the sand is a must and will save your sanity. We buy our varying coarse and color sand from Michaels and our trays are cookie sheets from the dollar store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391015743-4I8YNMG57P7SIAEMOLTE/7.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves - Letter Tiles Letter tiles give students a chance to think about the sounds and letters that make up a word without the task of letter formation and writing. It is a fun, safe way to play with word building. Letter tiles can be used in many different ways for students of all ages. We love using letter tiles to show syllable division. You can see that in action here. There are several great magnetic letter tiles out there. We especially love the Wilson Magnetic Letters for building single syllable words. We also love paper tiles so digraphs and multiple letter graphemes (like -ll) can be on the same tile. These can be laminated and are cost effective. Simple scrabble tiles and alphabet fridge magnets are also easy to find. We then just add our vowel team or phonetic pattern in the mix! There is even an electronic version of letter tiles by Really Great Reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391016208-CG5O1XFW5AUN69439195/8.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves - Sound Boxes & Syllable Scoops Probably our single most used resources are our Sound Box and Syllable Scoops templates. We use these two template EVERY SINGLE DAY! Both of these templates can be found in any of the sample weekly units in Reading Rev's Free Resource Library. We put them back to back in a page protector and students can write on them with a dry erase marker. These fine point, eraser-included white board markers are perfect. Use the sound boxes for single syllable words and the syllable scoops for multisyllabic words. You can see both modeled in this lesson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391016510-HR92ZP6C0TWJY9WKYLEW/9.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves - Everything Reading Notebook When we first set out on our Structured Literacy journey, we found that we would teach a concept, complete some amazing practice sheets and activities, and move on. Then later, we'd realize a student was struggling with a concept, but we couldn't go back and reference what had been previously learned. That's when we created the Everything Reading Notebook. It is a build-as-you-go guidebook for all 5 components of reading. It can be created in a composition notebook or can be printed for students who need more visual support. You can hear all about it here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391008102-SK7GFXT76FFL3ZY2TE7T/11.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves - White Boards Kids often dread worksheets and packets. And, the "aaahhhhaaa" moments usually come when skills are reinforced with practice that is fun, light-hearted, and instant feedback can be given. We use student white boards all the time for this reason! Word chains, games, and contests can all be done easily with wipe boards and dry erase markers. You can find out more about our favorite games here. We also discovered Syllable Boards by Really Great Reading. Each syllable goes on its own board. Guess how many boards you need for "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?" We know because we did it! Students were shocked and thrilled that we could actually read and spell this word by breaking it into syllables! And, each syllable needs a working vowel. Because vowels are royal, we put a crown on them. To find out just how special we make vowels, read this "It's Always About the Vowel!" blog. You can find the mini crowns here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391008706-45B6K1Z4FQ1EFOR8F9AU/13.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391008998-HM319A2C6DXNT481NOI7/14.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves Reading instruction should be FUN! If your phonics and reading lessons are boring, you aren't doing it right! Wear the silly shirts. Practice with games. Perform Reader's Theaters. Have award shows. Read and make recipes. Create silly words. Bring in props. Have contests and showdowns. DO ALL THE THINGS to bring reading instruction to life. It matters. Kids will learn more, perform better, and will never forget it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669391009315-WWZINEPK85XZI0XG407D/15.png Blog - Structured Literacy Material Must-Haves - Decodable Passages and Books There has been so much conversation about decodables lately, and for good reason. If you would like to know more, start here. Please remember that by definition, a decodable is a text in which the child reading it has been taught the phonetic patterns and irregular words within. That means a decodable text for an emergent kindergartener is going to look different than a decodable text for a third grader working on advanced vowel teams. Here is a compolation of many amazing decodable resources both free and for purchase. We did not create the original, but have added on to many others' great input. 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Morphology is the study of meaningful word parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390968604-6XQ8YJ7S1PTWTVLT694K/redo.png Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! - A morpheme is the smallest unit of a word that carries meaning. So, while a phoneme is the smallest unit of sound, a morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning. 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It helps us make meaning of the sound and spelling patterns we see. Without morphology, controlled texts become awkward, and the syntax of the sentences does not feel natural. Explicitly teaching prefixes and suffixes allow us to write decodable passages in a much more natural way. Making the jump from controlled, to authentic text, is the goal. Morphology can make this transition occur earlier. Teaching morphology is important from the beginning. 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This morphology assessment is new so we’d love your feedback! It tests 40+ morphemes in various ways. You can find it here. (It will also be in the Reading Rev Morphology Program update in August 2024.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390966598-OF3RW4KSUZRXYU358WGK/cover-1.png Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! - Morphology instruction should be systematic, sequential, explicit, repetitive, and cumulative. Morphology should not be about memorization. Students are more likely to remember and master word knowledge if they are part of figuring out the meaning of unknown words. Memorizing lists of prefixes, roots, and suffixes with little or no investigation or application makes morphology a chore and is less effective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390964300-W96PGCMAPU8BAUSCG3KZ/Graphic-Organizers.png Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! - Use colorful anchor charts and give explicit, direct instruction on the affixes, bases, and roots. Then, PLAY with language. Use word matrices to create new words. Create nonsense words that could have meaning by adding prefixes and suffixes. Construct and deconstruct words! Bring morphology to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700104766781-H5JQZ7AXT1WXMM0LX2XP/Slide24.PNG Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700104766842-H1ULPLGUJIWZBU9X4XWC/Slide30.PNG Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700104768173-GP3C9Y1KSGADV6SB9QCD/Slide37.PNG Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700104768580-BFQFM5MLX85UHEI26J6O/Slide66.PNG Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390902797-654KQVDRSEKDM3SRN88D/bulletin-1-1024x768.jpg Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! - Every intermediate classroom needs this morphology wall. See how to build a Morphology Wall here. Every 2nd-5th grade classroom in our school has the same, consistent board! This resource is in the Reading Rev VIP site along with the ones below and 100+ literacy resources for intermediate students! Hope to see you inside! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700144590042-EWJ9Z1W4VJNADIW6JBZQ/Morphology%2BScope%2Band%2BSequence%2BCover.png Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700144607347-4TXPO0WZA9FS5IEXBQ1N/Morphology+Word+Making+Bubbles.png Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700144574073-CSACGENIUEK8DCVO3SO4/4+Most+Common+Prefixes+Review+PP+Cover.png Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700144582638-0VY04T3BIAL7NF0HCAUY/Negative+Cover.png Blog - Teaching Meaning Word Parts: Morphology Matters! https://readingrev.com/blog/its-all-about-the-vowels monthly 0.5 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390927651-YPDR6J7KWGWDRIH6P3HZ/Slide1.png Blog - It's All About The Vowels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390924125-WKE2DI6QL1QH2WHXD3JX/ShortandLongRoyalVowels-1.png Blog - It's All About The Vowels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390953409-3RYS1OBC5RX2Z1POKO6A/vowelvalley.jpg Blog - It's All About The Vowels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390914598-BKKLEB2R0YS0F8XDOFKY/ETCards2.png Blog - It's All About The Vowels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390952829-VE1LIRW7QTN8QR98VUT3/voweltents.jpg Blog - It's All About The Vowels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390931898-QEHSJIDNF9IFFQVEMDD4/Slide2.png Blog - It's All About The Vowels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390925314-T0OLB1SHCUPHWL6O1CBZ/Slide1-2.png Blog - It's All About The Vowels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390915396-FYQH5JZ541S86CN8VVF9/Itsalwaysaboutthevowels-1.jpg Blog - It's All About The Vowels https://readingrev.com/blog/orchestrating-learning-magic-with-frequency-bias monthly 0.5 2023-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390908505-FL9GGUEQP349L4Y2DPVG/Slide9.png Blog - Orchestrating Learning Magic with Frequency Bias https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390909206-3PU142AGANBZHNU1I2TR/1-2.png Blog - Orchestrating Learning Magic with Frequency Bias - These experiences are known as the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon or Frequency Bias (Illusion). It is when something that is recently learned suddenly appears ‘everywhere.’ The Frequency Illusion was coined by linguist Arnold Zwicky in a paper titled, "Why Are We So Illuded? Zwicky explained Frequency Illusion as first 'noticing' and then 'believing' something occurs often. Other psychological phenomenons also play a part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390909508-23B3HGVI55CFXQ7N1IJ2/2.png Blog - Orchestrating Learning Magic with Frequency Bias - 1- Teach the Art of Noticing! Are spelling rules or phonics patterns something that just happens during a mini-lesson Monday morning and on a test Friday? Start taking pictures of your students’ neighborhood surroundings. Have them notice and ‘see’ that the patterns that they are learning are utilized on their own street signs, in names of favorites stores, and even in their own names! Use pop culture to your advantage. Pay attention to the current student craze. Phonetic patterns are there too! Attention suddenly perks when the words we are looking at concern YouTube, Roblox, or Among Us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390909799-HY69GKZMTIYTNHOZQVBX/3.png Blog - Orchestrating Learning Magic with Frequency Bias - 2- Become “In-the-Know” While driving down a street in Denver, Colorado, I once saw a restaurant/bar called Sancho’s Broken Arrow. My 5th graders had just finished reading Don Quixote. You better believe that I drove around the block to take a picture. They LOVED it because they understood the literary reference! I pointed out that this was “just another restaurant” to anyone who didn’t know about Don Quixote, but they did! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390911565-V6WQN1YYVAPXRGXYM10E/4.png Blog - Orchestrating Learning Magic with Frequency Bias - 3- Encourage and Celebrate Frequency Bias Invite your students to share when they see the things they are learning in ‘real-life.’ Build the culture in your class where it is celebrated if a student has a connection to share. Have them bring in pictures, clips, and stories of when they discover real-life content. Several years ago we had a comma contest where students took pictures of commas used ‘in the real world.’ Billboards, cereal boxes, commercials… anything counted. The winning team had a waffle party, but what we really celebrated was that we had just created selective attention, confirmation bias, and the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon. Strangely, commas are not just used in the grammar book and now students saw them everywhere! https://readingrev.com/blog/big-kids-need-phonics-too-series-step-5-kill-the-worksheet-practice-can-be-play monthly 0.5 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390962897-89CD7M8QOTEJGHBMWLEN/6-2.png Blog - Big Kids Need Phonics Too Series! Step 5 Kill the Worksheet: Practice Can Be Play https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390929401-MR4EL8O7TT4WZ02LDS70/Slide2-2.png Blog - Big Kids Need Phonics Too Series! Step 5 Kill the Worksheet: Practice Can Be Play https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390947121-U2BCK0LZDRJ5CC36E7PG/image-asset.png Blog - Big Kids Need Phonics Too Series! 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Step 2: Eliminate the Primary Vibe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390931623-PP5L6JOU3O2YS8WXJ0UN/Slide2-6.png Blog - Big Kids Need Phonics Too Series! Step 2: Eliminate the Primary Vibe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390933486-63WY8FGI00Q8J742AUY6/Slide3-3.png Blog - Big Kids Need Phonics Too Series! Step 2: Eliminate the Primary Vibe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390936632-0BLFNHNUGY56UW1LXCPK/Slide5-3.png Blog - Big Kids Need Phonics Too Series! Step 2: Eliminate the Primary Vibe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390940597-EK30PZ2SPFJCXSEZP9AC/Slide9-2.png Blog - Big Kids Need Phonics Too Series! Step 2: Eliminate the Primary Vibe! https://readingrev.com/blog/big-kids-need-phonics-too-series-step-1-diagnostic-assessments monthly 0.5 2025-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390907609-KXVG8DDHCZ8KNIV30UIS/Step1-Wordpress-size-1.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/9aac9302-9fa1-4256-8c60-4f21cf46a848/benchmark+Assessment.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments - Benchmark assessments are periodic tests given throughout the year to check if students are on track to meet grade-level expectations. They help teachers identify trends in student performance and guide instruction. Think of these tests as a thermometer that indicates that there is a fever or something wrong. Common Benchmark Assessments for 3rd Grade and Beyond: MAP Growth (NWEA) i-Ready Benchmark Assessments DIBELS 8th Edition (Acadience Reading) STAR Reading FastBridge Diagnostic If you need a Benchmark Assessment to determine if a child is reading at grade level, we recommend DIBELS 8th Edition. After benchmark assessments have been administered, and students have been flagged as reading below benchmark, we need to dig deeper!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/a63cbcf7-6573-4f87-8251-93e0cfa029a6/Assessment+Flow+Chart.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/c3feeccf-2473-4513-baba-a2f14cc2c4f4/Diagnostic+Assessment.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments - We then use Diagnostic Tests to dig deeper into a student's specific strengths and weaknesses. They help teachers understand why a student may be struggling and what targeted support they need. DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS SHOULD BE GIVEN TO EVERY PERSON STRUGGLING WITH LITERACY REGARDLESS OF AGE! The first step is to determine if the reading problem is based in sound-word decoding or in language comprehension. If a decoding-word-level issue is suspected, use the following assessments to find the root cause of the issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/8edc7e06-7a12-41a1-8e02-df5d0bb30997/PAST.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments - PHONICS IS TIED SO CLOSELY WITH PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS THAT WE HAVE TO LOOK AT BOTH TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF WORD DECODING STRUGGLES. Check out the Kilpatrick’s PAST (advanced) here. This test starts with syllables. Watch a demo of how it’s administered and scored here. Check out the Primary PAST here. It tests skills at the very beginning like identifying words in a sentence and rhyme recognition. (If your student is not successful with syllables, go back to this!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ca12bb83-563d-4868-a2e0-c101413fb9ad/Core+Phonics.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments - THIS TEST IS GREAT BECAUSE IT ALLOWS YOU TO DETERMINE EXACTLY WHERE YOU NEED TO BEGIN YOUR PHONICS INSTRUCTION. Check out the CORE Phonics Survey here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/59327c3c-76b1-40d4-993e-89f0c77ff3b1/6+Syllable+Types.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments - WE LOVE THAT THE SCORING SHEET BREAKS DOWN THE SCORE FOR REAL VERSUS NONSENSE WORDS. IT CAN BE OBVIOUS AT A GLANCE IF. A CHILD HAS MEMORIZED COMMON WORDS, BUT NOT MASTERED A PATTERN. Please note: this assessment was created by Susan M. Smartt and Deborah R. Glaser as part of their Next Steps in Literacy Instruction- Connecting Assessments to Effective Intervention 2nd Edition (2024). This is a free assessment for those who own this (highly recommended) book. The assessment can be downloaded after purchase at https://downloads.brookespublishing.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/3080e5d8-fdaf-4846-9982-b1d30de4a98e/Word+Inventories.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments - STRUGGLING WITH SPELLING IS AN INDICATOR THAT A STUDENT HAS A PHONOLOGICAL OR PHONETIC DEFICIT. Check out a basic Word Knowledge Inventory here and a more advanced version here. Reading Rev also has a multisyllabic word inventory that follows the RR Program scope and sequence. It can be found here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1743698769236-QVLH9J9OJHF3HAP826QI/Decoding+Assessment+Cover.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1743698777176-OHQFQG2YI38GSQOYV99L/Encoding+Assessment+Cover.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1743698634486-GR2JDQ4RB71PS37UUGYY/Product+Covers+%2810%29.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1743698693771-OAOL3QHZV7YJN0IAZ1S9/Product+Covers+%289%29.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/8a8fdb4f-c28c-45d7-be41-5ffc84c49e69/blog+morphology+assessment.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments - Learning morphology will significantly help students decode multisyllabic words as well as increase their vocabulary! This assessment tests 42 morphemes and can be found in the Reading Rev Intermediate Morphology Program as well as here. If your students are ready for more advanced morphology, you can use the Reading Rev Advanced Morphology Assessment included in the Advanced Word Study Program to teach missing skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390967602-WT1NWFZSWQK2ZK67ADP4/guide-cover.png Blog - Step 1: Diagnostic Assessments - THIS IS THE MISSING PUZZLE PIECE. JUST TELLING OLDER STUDENTS TO “READ MORE” WILL NOT HELP. BIG KIDS NEED, AND DESERVE, TO LEARN THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS OF READING. Check out our FREE Diagnostic Assessment Analysis form here. You can watch this analysis modeled in the Reading Rev VIP site! https://readingrev.com/blog/what-is-orton-gillingham-and-who-needs-it monthly 0.5 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390907113-6JFWZPEX1WIQASPI1WNQ/whatisOG.png Blog - What is Orton Gillingham and Who Needs It? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390917327-B3OKLW4UQZYILV75B6NO/OGLesson.jpg Blog - What is Orton Gillingham and Who Needs It? https://readingrev.com/blog/reading-basics-broken-down monthly 0.5 2023-08-24 https://readingrev.com/blog/7-tips-for-parents-take-action-when-your-child-is-struggling-with-reading monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/4c6537de-43bd-4991-9e37-1ecddf123322/I%E2%80%99ve+been+better.+%281%29.png Blog - 7 Tips for Parents: Take Action When Your Child is Struggling with Reading We know how upsetting and stressful it is to watch your child struggle with reading. Having a plan can help. If you are a parent feeling helpless, this list is for you. Being informed and teaming with your child’s teachers can make all the difference. Follow these 7 steps, and let us know how we can help! https://readingrev.com/blog/vowel-teams-what-we-never-learned-explained monthly 0.5 2024-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390905716-9GZTI2SN28OIMKDYQSXU/Vowelteams.png Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390999298-TTI47UYA5K8BTJYSW9MC/Slide6-1.png Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. - Predictable Vowel Teams always represent or spell the same sound. These are the predictable vowel teams: ai, ay, oa, oe, ee, and igh. Teach the meanings of the words predictable and unpredictable. Students will then know that whenever they see one of these predictable vowel teams, they can be sure of the sound it spells. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706402277374-VMI8ZHCBTKS8HRXC0L97/Slide10.PNG Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706402277425-9O0UM5CRB7M2BNSFVAUN/Slide11.PNG Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706402278516-5YXJLN7YY05ZZQKP0DTU/Slide12.PNG Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390998414-HDZU5PP3ZD7ESEUDCKSS/Slide4.png Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. - We also use explicit teaching cards (E.T. cards) that have the vowel team, sound, example word, and picture as part of our weekly routine.E.T. Cards give kids a tangible visual for these abstract ideas. You can find our Vowel Team E.T. Cards here. You can practice with these cards with this video! Say, “AI spells a like train, at the beginning and middle of a word.” “AY spells a like play, only at the end.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390990029-8ZYODE0XQY83J9MQTFA9/Slide16-1.png Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. - Unpredictable Vowel Teams are two vowels that represent or spell different sounds in different words. Here’s where things get tricky. Explicit teaching must occur! Long /ī/ can be spelled five different ways. We cannot expect kids to just “pick it up!” The unpredictable vowel teams are: ea, ie, oo, ow, and ou, ew, ue, ei, ey, and ui.We break unpredictable vowel teams into a basic and advanced set. This is the basic set. You can see that ea represents three different sounds. Again, often the location in the word gives the hint of which vowel team to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706402606124-W4R83E6ZGAGYJIXK2E88/Slide21.PNG Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706402654407-ZQG1V9OHX257XQU3PVYB/Slide20.PNG Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706402609182-1P2LZUL1RA6NJMGF3DPO/Slide28.PNG Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706402609663-2AY8AITL32HYG87LZDIO/Slide29.PNG Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706402610392-OYN9QSZBW2YMR709KNAW/Slide30.PNG Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1706402610965-5OXP9H623KI8IWF5SINE/Slide31.PNG Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1669390992882-996XEVKUV1XK50GQDCE2/Slide22-1.png Blog - Vowel Teams: What We Never Learned, Explained. - Finally, we have diphthongs. This is when it gets really crazy! Diphthongs are vowel teams that represent a sliding sound. The mouth starts in one place and ends in another. Teach diphthongs using mirrors so kids can see how their mouth position changes with these sounds. These have also been called “whiny” or “emotion” teams because they sound full of emotion. 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Some students naturally learn how to think about what they hear and read. 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Children with rich and varied language experiences from infancy to five years old have a great advantage. Oral vocabulary becomes a strong predictor of future reading success. Those coming to school with limited oral vocabulary need ROBUST language instruction! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/5ad74c68-b41a-47b2-98c4-6dd86a36d41d/1.png Blog - Rethinking Vocabulary - Let’s break it down into a four-part instructional framework. Rich and varied language experiences Teach individual words Teach word learning strategies Foster word consciousness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/55a3c1a0-6c16-4d59-85dd-dfe5a723b3b4/3.png Blog - Rethinking Vocabulary - Vocabulary words have been placed in three tiers. The first tier is common, everyday words. These are words that most students know and use in conversation. However, students who are coming from sparse language backgrounds or those who are learning English as a second language may need instruction and support with these words. Tier 2 words are academic words that are found across content areas. These words are likely to be found in multiple subjects and texts so should be the focus of most vocabulary instruction. Tier 3 words are domain-specific words. Because these less frequent words are seen in only one context or subject, these words are important for one subject or unit, but not transferrable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/ebf23ff9-78c3-49fc-bf7d-54f4156e67ad/6.png Blog - Rethinking Vocabulary - Teaching students to recognize words they don’t know is the first step. Students need metacognition (thinking about thinking) lessons. They need to know that when they come to a word they don’t know, they can do something to figure it out. Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) teaches kids to recognize words they understand (clicks) versus words they don’t (clunks). CSR then teaches 5 Clunk Strategies to figure out the meaning of the unknown word. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/e10d0b70-3e37-4c46-bb3d-3b1ea1316aba/4.png Blog - Rethinking Vocabulary - Our Favorite Vocabulary Instructional Routine: POSSUM 1- Teacher pronounces word. Students repeat. (P-phonology) 2- Spell the word using syllables and sounds. (O-orthography) 3- Teacher gives definition, context, & part of speech; use morphology when applicable. (S-syntax, S-meaning, M, morphology) 4- Connection using the word (U- understanding) 5- Synonym and Antonym 6- Multisensory 7- Deep processing 8- Multiple exposures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700165881595-VRH3P088E8FZ5O21A196/Vocab+Lesson+Planning+Guide.png Blog - Rethinking Vocabulary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700165955363-9UOHUI765EU624Y0ZR5L/Vocab+Clunk+PP+Lesson+Cover.png Blog - Rethinking Vocabulary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700165868204-J0NLMMUEXC3MQ52PUOZE/Vocab+Bulletin+Board+Cover+.png Blog - Rethinking Vocabulary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700165809569-Y2LSZ2EPBR2SPA47UST8/Shades+of+Meaning+Cover.png Blog - Rethinking Vocabulary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700165816359-R27JRVFQAZMAS4YMKEL2/Vocab+Bookmark+Cover.png Blog - Rethinking Vocabulary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1700166039233-0JW2ERM0KZOW3H4VSM02/Tiers+of+Vocab+Cover.png Blog - Rethinking Vocabulary https://readingrev.com/blog/rethinking-fluency monthly 0.5 2023-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/b2b7c6cc-6798-4741-93ad-3a6e69020647/Picture1.png Blog - Rethinking Fluency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/b783608b-4679-4406-ac51-b073b7871419/2.png Blog - Rethinking Fluency - #1- Just like other reading components, fluency has a progression. If a student is not a fluent reader, we need to drill down and find the out what gaps or deficits are causing the problem. Simply giving more grade-level passages will rarely fix the problem. Begin fluency practice at the sound, word, phrase, and/or sentence level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/d03668ce-8922-4706-8534-383a02bc1e6b/5.png Blog - Rethinking Fluency Phonological Awareness Phonemic awareness Alphabetic principle Blending sounds into words Accurately reading regular and irregular words Automaticity - rapid word recognition Accurately reading multi-syllabic words Automaticity - rapid multi-syllabic word recognition Reading Phrases Reading Sentences Reading Connected Text https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/234a7e2d-c3f3-42a3-b8b3-e967432904ac/3.png Blog - Rethinking Fluency - #2- Accuracy before fluency! There is no benefit to working on fluency if the student is not first accurate with the text. Fluency is often the most beneficial when at a student’s independent reading level and 95% accurate. Just like learning other complex skills, students need to gain accuracy and mastery of the basics before moving to the complex. However, even at higher levels, fluency practice is still necessary and beneficial. Students should be taught how to read complex sentence structures and then given opportunities to gain fluency at that level too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/506734c0-0f3a-4f0c-b7c3-ad37c06e31bd/4.png Blog - Rethinking Fluency - #5- Explicitly teach kids that faster is not always better! Race-car reading is not the goal. We should not read aloud faster than normal conversation pace. “Speed is not the point, and a speed focus can be harmful; rather, swiftness is one outcome of more fluent reading. Much like driving, pace picks up with proper learning and sufficient practice- not by speeding a lot. Nobody promotes dangerous driving. Why encourage reckless reading- even inadvertently? A reader not paying much mind while reading, not staying alert to sense, is truly a danger.” ~Birsh and Carreker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/249410d5-2bc1-4ded-b316-cbcf4decd4a5/6.png Blog - Rethinking Fluency - #7- Re-readings and fluency practice can be fun! If you are using a fluency program, it’s your job to bring it to life! Check out Reading Rev strategies to build student engagement. End the dread of fluency practice! Poetry Slams, Reader’s Theaters, Oscar Showdowns, and Radio Reading are all engaging ways to practice fluency! 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The components of sound can be broken down into words in a sentence, on-set rime, syllables, and finally phonemes. This is the left side of the umbrella. Phonemic Awareness is the ability to manipulate the individual sounds in a language. This is the right side of the umbrella. These skills are sequenced from simple to more complex: isolation, segmenting, blending, manipulating. These skills are prerequisites to reading. Click here for our FREE visual of our Phonological Awareness Umbrella https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/85564814-23d6-4ddb-926d-08532c0fb010/PA+blog.png Blog - Rethinking Phonological Awareness Phonological Awareness requires no letter recognition or reading. While we don’t want to wait too long to match corresponding letters, just playing with the sounds of our language is hugely helpful and will build phonological awareness. We pair each unit of sound with the famous Baby Shark Song. This helps students visualize that the units of sound of getting smaller and smaller. The ability to hear syllables and phonemes is crucial! Even big kids laugh and have fun with this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/e388f74b-ffd8-412c-ba95-c8d0d0f8cde2/PAST+done.png Blog - Rethinking Phonological Awareness - Assess P.A. If a student in early elementary is struggling AT ALL with literacy activities, looking at their phonemic awareness is critical. Recent studies show that 20% of the population has been identified as having difficulties with phonological awareness. Dyslexia, a common reading disability, is a phonological processing disorder. It is so important that we as parents and educators, learn to recognize the early signs or red flags and know how to help! Our favorite screening measure is the PAST (Phonological Awareness Screening Test). There are two versions: a primary and more advanced. Both are explained and linked for free here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/c815d2c9-a6f9-4c10-b399-ed527b0745e9/level+up+pa.png Blog - Rethinking Phonological Awareness - Let’s TEACH phonological and phonemic awareness! Once you have assessed a child and have identified areas of weakness, direct and systematic instruction should be given. The good news is that P.A. is something that can be taught and learned, and it’s never too late! You can change the way a student hears language and can be the missing puzzle piece in identifying root causes of reading difficulties. 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Sound Spelling. Kids need to learn to spell by hearing and breaking apart the individual sounds of a word. Instead of relying on the visual cues (the letters) of a word, they need to learn to rely on the sounds. Use finger tapping, Elkonin boxes, sound boxes, and syllable scoops to help students tune into the sounds in words. Our favorite new idea is to use ten frames with colored magnets and dry erase markers. Check out the BIG Kids Need Phonics Too! video series where sound spelling is modeled for each phonetic pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359629829-2DN3B7NX2YYZUE32CRKF/1.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359629860-E3O97QET0S39CFY9SRCR/2.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359630618-XNN5WU4OTA7FC7YJRQBE/3.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359630659-L65FJWP1M7L093I5AZM6/4.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359631424-55C4R66PV5VQGJQ625YM/5.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359631833-UM14J0JGLH65SFNLBJL0/6.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359632197-OK7I5XQMRJRUF1V3EIPM/7.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359632598-16P4MQIY64E9X4AWT33O/8.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359909813-GTW06NBHHI66609OJXJV/Red+Word+Collab.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359910984-S88US0VC6SBJLKCCUJJ2/scope+and+sequence+cover.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359910033-3ZAIGMG6PO80VIVD656R/Poster+Pack+%231+Red+Words+Cover.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/1701359910800-GN03OV1LAM2TTKM1R46Q/Red+Word+Practice+Revamped-+Reading+Rev.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/040dd082-30f6-4177-9a4f-70bd5cbd9c0c/February+%284%29.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction - 3. Weekly Spelling Lists Follow A Pattern. No longer should spelling words be content-related, vocabulary from reading passages, or random high frequency words! Instead, students should be taught a specific spelling/phonetic pattern and work with lots of different words that follow that pattern through the week. The Friday test (we call it a phonics check in) can be any word that uses that pattern! These spelling/phonetic patterns should follow a systematic, developmentally appropriate sequence. You can find our free, Intermediate Spelling Scope and Sequence in our Free Resource Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/cd6f2fc7-05b4-4f96-b867-80c745b68f5b/multisensory.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction - 4. Spelling Should Be Multi-sensory. Teach students to “tap out” words. Teach the phonemic components of language (sentences, words, on-set rime, syllables, and phonemes). Teach a total physical response motion for each component and we use these to spell words. When a student needs to spell a word they can tap a finger for each sound. Then, the student can write each sound in a sound box or on a line. This helps reinforce that we do focus on the letter as much as the sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6380e0ce03565656ed7d932a/25f4a28f-083b-44d7-89a5-fa9b94f4613c/Thumbnails+5+Components.png Blog - Rethinking Spelling Instruction - 5. Tune into Vowels. Vowels are the most crucial part of a word when it comes to pronunciation and spelling. We say they are “royal” and kids always need to “tune into the vowel.” Students should always ask themselves, “Is the vowel sound long or short?” This practice will change everything! This check will eliminate ate being written as at. 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