Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction
The most recent report from our National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP, 2019) showed that nationwide 66% of our 4th students scored below proficient in reading. The highest-performing state showed 55% below proficiency. We know from decades of research how students learn to read, how to assess to identify those at risk, and what and how to teach so that the majority of our students can be successful, and systematic and explicit phonics instruction is a critical part of building literacy.
Phonological awareness is the foundation for orthographic mapping, which in turn is critical to meaningful reading. “Orthographic mapping is the brain’s process of linking sounds to letter sequences that establishes a memory of printed words, turning unfamiliar words into familiar words.” Students must “learn to read” before they can “read to learn” and need explicit and systematic teaching.” Unfortunately, many of our students do not have the foundation to learn through reading.
Elementary:
Can multi-syllabic words, morphology, and etymology lessons be incorporated into your subject areas, so that students can learn as they read? How?
Middle School:
In light of Four Simple Ways to Put the Science of Reading into Practice, what type of activities could you incorporate into your daily or weekly lessons, to facilitate your students’ learning as they read in your given subject area? Frame your response based on the activities.
Rebecca Minerd and Monelle Dalman
By the End of This Course You’ll Be Able To
Learners will understand the characteristics of an effective systematic and explicit phonics program.
Learners will gain a foundational understanding of English orthography.
Learners will be able to name and explain the role of the instructional components of an effective phonics program.
Why It Matters
The most recent report from our National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP, 2019) showed that nationwide 66% of our 4th students scored below proficient in reading. The highest performing state showed 55% below proficiency. We know from decades of research how students learn to read, how to assess to identify those at risk, and what and how to teach so that the majority of our students can be successful, and systematic and explicit phonics instruction is a critical part of building literacy.
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