Understand historical reading proficiency trends in the US, Texas and TXRL cohort.
Reaffirm Scarborough’s Reading Rope as a framework for effective STR/structured literacy instruction and dispel entrenched myths.
Respond to the following questions by clicking the link and entering a response:
What is something from the podcast “Hard Words: Why Aren’t Students Being Taught to Read?” that made you think in a new way? | Link to live responses
Structured Literacy provides increased opportunities to deliver effective grade-level instruction in word recognition and language comprehension. When paired with dedicated time for students to practice skills to mastery based on current, individual skills data, reading proficiency outcomes will improve.
Be ready to provide justification/ evidence for why you think it belongs there.
Explore : Entrenched Myths and The Science of Reading Activity (this link will ask you to make your own copy to work on).
(Must Do) Read each myth
(Must Do) Match the scientific truth with each myth (using the letters (ACDEF). For example, if we think the answer to the first one is C, then we type it in the corresponding right column.
(May Do) To refresh your memory on the myth topic, click the nudge links to listen to the podcast clips or review website content.
(May Do) Check your work here