When our students start intervention, many of them are only comfortable reading simple texts or are not comfortable reading at all. This means they do not have as much familiarity with the structure of written language as their peers. Most of our students read sentences or decodable stories at the end of each lesson. This gives us the perfect opportunity to talk about sentence structure.
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What is Structured Literacy?
Literacy support for students with dyslexia has been under development for over 100 years. Back in the 1920s, a pathologist named Samuel Orton tried to figure out why some children with average and above average intelligence experienced language difficulties similar to his adult patients with brain damage. Since he thought that their left and rightContinue reading “What is Structured Literacy?”
Deliberate Practice: Creating Word Experts
Consistent, deliberate practice…the daily challenge of working towards long-term gains. We still experience difficulty as adults trying to stick with a new routine like a diet or workout plan. Do you remember how hard it was as a kid when you had even less understanding of how your daily habits would impact you in the long run?
Back to School, Back to the Basics
For some students, going back to school is exciting, and the year feels full of opportunity. For others, this is a time they dread. Early intervention can help more students enjoy their school experience.
More than Sounds
English is not as illogical as many people think, but it often seems illogical when meaning-related patterns are not included in literacy instruction.
Recognizing Dyslexia
Recognizing the existence of dyslexia and recognizing the signs of dyslexia are crucial steps towards giving more students the power to read and write.
Developing Readers 