The Simple View of Reading

What is the Simple View of Reading?

This video was created by the Lorain County's ESC Literacy Director, Olivia Weisman.

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Unpacking the Science of Reading with Emily Hanford


If you would like more in-depth information on the Science of Reading, watch this presentation by Emily Hanford, an educational reporter

The Trouble with the Three Cueing System (MSV)


The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction compares The Four Part Processing System, based on evidence-based research, and The Three Cueing System, based on theoretical research.

Scarborough's Reading Rope

Click the black and white rope image to visit more information about Scarborough's Reading Rope by the International Dyslexia Association.

How do I use the Reading Rope in my classroom?

Click the image to the left to left to access an article posted by the Heggerty that explains how to utilize the reading rope in your classroom.

Nancy Young's Ladder of Reading and Writing

The Big Five Ideas of Reading


Learning to read is a progression.


Early Language and Literacy Phase


Conventional Language and Literacy Phase


Adolescent Language and Literacy Phase


Time spent on word recognition vs reading comprehension

1st grade : 80/20

2nd grade: 70/30

3rd grade: 60/40

4th grade: 50/50



S4-01: Applying the Science of Reading at any grade level

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