Science of Reading Overview

Learning to read is a natural process.

• Yes

• No

• Is this a trick question?

What is the ultimate goal of reading according to The Simple View of Reading?

• Reading comprehension

• Language comprehension

• Decoding

• Phonemic awareness

Which one is not included in The Simple View of Reading?

• 1. Decoding

• 2. Language Comprehension

• 2. The Cueing System

• 2. Reading Comprehension

What is this pictured?

• Ehri's Phases of Writing

• Scarborough's Reading Rope

• The beginning of a french braid

• Brain research

Which of these is NOT an essential component of reading?

• Phonics & Decoding

• Spelling

• Phonological Awareness

• Fluency

• Comprehension

The Science of Reading is not...

• a program of instruction.

• an ideology.

• a philosophy.

• a one-size-fits-all approach.

• All of the above.

Why is it important for teachers to learn about The Science of Reading?

• It empowers educators to make the best instructional decisions.

• It helps students learn to decode.

• It helps improve our data.