The Science of Reading: The Basics
The Science of Reading, backed by over five decades of gold-standard research, reveals that 95% of students can effectively learn to read when taught using their body of research’s evidence–based strategies.
Our commitment at KneoWorld is to align this powerful research with our enrichment program. As educators dedicated to pedagogical excellence, our practices are deeply rooted in these proven, research-based methods.
Join us as we explore what the Science of Reading is, what it is not, and how it can revolutionize the way we create learning experiences for every child, catering to their diverse strengths and backgrounds.
What it IS
Research, over time, from multiple fields of study using methods that confirm and disconfirm theories on how children best learn to read.
The Science of Reading encompasses numerous elements, and can make it seem overwhelming to know where to start. We aim to simplify this by highlighting the essential aspects of what the Science of Reading IS and what it IS NOT. This foundational understanding is crucial in guiding educators in best-practices for teaching children to read, particularly those from varied cultural backgrounds and with diverse learning needs. This basic understanding has been taken from Improvingliteracy.org.
Phonemic awareness is the ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words.
Phonics instruction is to help readers understand how letters and groups of letters link to sounds to form letter-sound relationships and spelling patterns.
The ability to read words, phrases, sentences, and stories correctly, with appropriate speed, and expression.
Knowing what words mean and how to say and use them correctly.
The complex cognitive process used to understand what you are reading.
Ever-Evolving
There is new research and evidence all the time. As populations, communities and approaches evolve, so should practice.
What it ISN’T
The Science of Reading is NOT a program, an intervention, or a product that you can buy.
It is NOT phonics-based programs that drill phonics skills.
As with any science, it is NOT complete. Continuous research is needed.
How to facilitate the research behind the Science of Reading into your classroom
KneoWorld’s program and analytics align with the Science of Reading by providing tools and resources to teachers.
Consider using the following text to replace the tables above by grade level:
Integrating the Science of Reading by Grade Level Bands
Pre-K through Kindergarten: Foundations of Reading
- Phonemic Awareness: Activities to develop the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words.
- Alphabet Knowledge: Strategies for teaching letter recognition and letter-sound relationships.
- Vocabulary Development: Techniques to enhance vocabulary through read-alouds and daily conversations.
- Oral Language Skills: Encourage storytelling and listening skills.
- Print Awareness: Introduce concepts of print, like how to hold a book and track words on a page.
Grades 1-2: Building Fluency and Comprehension
- Decoding Skills: Focus on teaching systematic phonics to improve word recognition.
- Fluency: Activities that encourage reading with speed, accuracy, and proper expression.
- Comprehension Strategies: Teach students to make predictions, ask questions, and summarize what they read.
- Writing Connection: Integrate writing activities to reinforce reading skills.
- Continued Vocabulary Growth: Expand vocabulary through a mix of reading and direct instruction.
Grades 3-6: Advancing Comprehension and Critical Thinking
- Advanced Decoding: Focus on multisyllabic words and complex phonics patterns.
- Reading Comprehension: Teach students to analyze text structures, understand author’s purpose, and infer meanings.
- Critical Thinking Skills: Encourage analysis and evaluation of texts.
- Diverse Texts: Introduce a wide range of genres and text types to build cultural understanding and empathy.
- Research and Informational Skills: Teach how to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively.
KneoWorld’s approach allows teachers to incorporate the five components essential to an effective reading program into their enrichment lessons: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
Connect with us today and let us empower your classroom with research-backed literacy education solutions.
Ongoing Research and Development
Committed to Excellence: KneoWorld is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation. Our team stays abreast of the latest educational research to ensure that our programs remain at the forefront of effective reading education.
Technology Integration in Reading
Innovative Tech Tools: Discover the cutting-edge technology that KneoWorld employs. Our online and offline student-centered experiences are tailored to align with each component of the Science of Reading, offering a unique application of learning to technology.
Resources for Parents and Teachers
Empowering Educators and Families: Our program extends beyond the classroom. We provide extensive resources for parents and teachers, including guides and practical tips to support children’s reading development at home and school.
Citation
National Center on Improving Literacy (2022). The Science of Reading: The Basics. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Special Education Programs, National Center on Improving Literacy. Retrieved from http://improvingliteracy.org.
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https://improvingliteracy.org/brief/science-reading-basics
