Category: Phonemic Awareness
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Weaving a Strong Reading Rope: Why All 5 Strands Matter
For older students who are still developing foundational reading skills, addressing all five strands of the reading rope is crucial. Neglecting any one of these areas can hinder their progress and create a frustrating cycle of failure. By providing comprehensive and targeted instruction in all five areas, we can empower…
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Phonemic Awareness: The Key to Reading Success
Even older students who are struggling with reading can benefit from developing phonemic awareness skills. This is because phonemic awareness is a foundational skill that is essential for all aspects of reading, including decoding, fluency, and comprehension. Phonemic awareness is essential for both decoding (reading) and encoding (writing). Both of…
Teen Foundations: Foundational Skills for Older Students 