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Reading

Accuracy, fluency, & comprehension are assessed when reading. It’s not just their accuracy.

HUGE amount of reading growth in 1st grade

�Phonemic Awareness (ability to hear, identify, move/change sounds in spoken words) is indicative of reading success

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Decodable Texts

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Authentic Texts

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Decoding Strategies

Strategies used to solve unknown words

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Strong decoding strategies guide students to look more closely at the word, not away from the word

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Previously taught strategies, like using the picture, pulls students’ attention away from the word

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As books become more difficult, students must be strong in decoding because picture support disappears

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Decoding Strategies

Fluent readers take for granted how automatic reading is for them.

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Kids learning to read can be equated to adults trying to read a foreign language.

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Decoding Strategies

Does the picture of the pig help you read any of the words?

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Does the picture help you comprehend the sentence?

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Decoding Strategies

Does using the first letter of any word help you comprehend its meaning?

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Decoding Strategies

Does skipping a word help you comprehend what is being said?

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Decoding Strategies

Example of possible decoding strategies we are currently using

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1st Grade Reading

The ultimate goal is to get students reading authentic texts, which are the types of books found in libraries, stores, your home, etc.

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To get to that point, most students will need to first work with decodable texts, which helps them develop really strong decoding skills.

Decodable Text

Authentic Text

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We can’t wait to help your kids grow to become better, stronger readers!