Best Practices in Reading Instruction What is Structured

Best Practices in Reading Instruction What is Structured Literacy? Infographic © International Dyslexia Association 2016 C. Cowen Used with permission. Dyslexia. IDA. org

Structured Literacy: • An evidence-based approach— not limited to a specific program. • Benefits students in general education learning to read • Critical for students at-risk for dyslexia

Structured Literacy Principles: • Systematic and cumulative Follows a logical order of language—from the easiest to the more complex Each step builds and reinforces concepts previously learned. . press com press ion

Structured Literacy Principles: • Direct and explicit Teacher clearly explains the concept so students don’t have to deduce what is important Continuous student-teacher interaction You can unlock this. word by dividing it into closed syllables. Wis con sin How would you divide this word? fantastic

Structured Literacy Principles: • Diagnostic Teacher expertise in individualizing based on careful observation Teachers continuously trained and supported Pat needs guided. practice with fluency. Sam needs help with accuracy of second syllables.

Key Evidence-Based Elements Phonology: sound. system Orthography: spelling patterns Morphology: meaningful elements

Evidence-Based Elements Work Together: Sounds in spoken words Decoding encoding & word study . Meaning Building blocks of words Sentence structure Base elements prefixes, suffixes