Explicit instruction Through The Science of Reading
Written by Marisa Curtis. Marisa Curtis is the Reading Academy Comprehensive Cohort Leader for Crandall ISD in Texas where she works on staff development, coaching and curriculum. She is a 2 time teacher of the year who brings 20 years of education experience, a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction, and a passion for growing great readers to the school.
This Science of Reading eBook is designed to support K-5 students, but the strategies and techniques provided can be easily adapted for use with 6th-12th grade students.
Throughout this eBook explore the principles of the Science of Reading, offering practical, evidence-based approaches to explicit literacy instruction. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher seeking to refine your practice or a new educator eager to build a strong foundation, this guide will serve as a valuable resource in your journey to enhance literacy instruction and help every student become a confident and proficient reader.
Here are some of the topics discussed in the eBook:
- The five pillars of literacy
- Using data to create a plan for growth
- Explicit instruction through the gradual release model
- Designing a literacy block aligned to the Science of Reading
- Tips for explicit small group instruction
- What are educators saying about this approach in real life?
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