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Structured Literacy

What is structured literacy? an approach that emphasizes highly explicit and systematic teaching of all important components of literacy

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Different Learning Disabilities in Reading
This article explains three reading disabilities and how teachers can understand them in relation to the Simple View of Reading (SVR).
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Dyslexia & Other Learning Disabilities
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Reading and the Myth of Visual Memorization
Dr. Louisa Moats says that while reading looks like a visual memorization activity, it’s actually a language processing task — and it’s quite complex.
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Why reading teachers should slow down and focus on accuracy
Dr. Louisa Moats explains why focusing on nearly 100% accuracy in word reading is essential for students to become fluent readers.
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Word Recognition
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How can we better prepare educators to teach reading?
Dr. Louisa Moats says the education field has underestimated what's required for building teacher knowledge and skill related to reading instruction.
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Teaching Reading to Children Who Speak African American English
Dr. Julie Washington explains how to take what you already know about teaching reading and adapt it so it works for everybody.
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Students Who Speak a Dialect
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What Is Structured Literacy?
This research-based approach ensures students get the skills they need with no gaps.
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