What is Structured Literacy?
What is Structured Literacy?
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Structured Literacy is the component in HMH Into Reading that provides instruction for the foundational skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling/dictation, word reading, decodable text, and fluency in grades K-2. It includes the Structured Literacy teacher's guide, lesson slides, and practice bundles that have everything you need to implement the lessons in your classroom.
The Structured Literacy Teacher's Guide gives the teacher explict instructional support in teaching the different components each day.
The lesson slides are ready-made to help the teacher deliver whole class foundational skill instruction.
The practice bundle includes decodable texts, handwriting practice, and other resources to practice and reinforce foundational skills.
In Granite District it is recommended that foundational skills should be approximately 35-45 minutes of a daily 120 minute literacy block.
In order to teach Strutured Literacy lessons in your classroom you need the following:
The Structured Literacy Teacher’s Guide provides explicit, step-by-step instruction for every part of the lesson, making it easy to deliver effective and consistent teaching. It includes teacher support notes that offer helpful background information to build knowledge and confidence. “Correct & Redirect” tips are also included to guide you in responding to students who may need additional practice or support. Additionally, the guide offers targeted strategies to support multilingual learners, helping all students access and succeed with the lesson content.
Each Granite School District K-2 classroom has the Structured Literacy Teacher's Guide. It can also be accessed on the HMH Ed platform.
The lesson slides are engaging, whole-class presentations designed to guide students step by step through each part of the phonics lesson. These visuals support instruction, help maintain focus, and ensure consistent delivery of key concepts across all components.
The lesson slides can be found on the HMH Ed platform.
This Structured Literacy Supply List includes a variety of suggested items to support effective, hands-on reading instruction in your classroom. The materials are organized by teacher tools, small-group sets, individual student needs, and class sets, making it easy to prepare for both whole-group and small-group instruction. From magnetic letters and sound boxes to whisper phones and whiteboards, these tools help reinforce phonics, phonemic awareness, and engagement in literacy routines. While not all items are required, they are recommended to enhance instruction and support a successful structured literacy environment.
It is important for phonics lessons to follow a cumulative and comprehensive skill development because reading skills build on one another. A cumulative approach ensures that students master foundational skills before moving on to more complex ones, promoting accuracy and confidence. A comprehensive sequence guarantees that all essential phonics patterns and rules are taught systematically, preventing gaps in knowledge that can hinder reading fluency and comprehension. This structured progression supports long-term literacy success for all learners.
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