Reading Instruction and Literacy Development

Susan Lambert, VP of Amplify CKLA, shares her journey in understanding kids' reading development, inspired by her son's struggles. She highlights that reading is the most researched topic in education, with general consensus on effective methods. The National Reading Panel Report from 2000 provides key recommendations for literacy instruction, emphasizing phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Despite being two decades old, these findings remain relevant and supported by ongoing research. Amplify CKLA materials are designed based on this research to aid teachers in delivering effective reading instruction.

What personal experience motivated Susan Lambert to focus on reading development?

• Her son's difficulties in learning to read

• Her own struggles with reading

• Her interest in educational technology

• Her career as a teacher

What is a major issue with reading instruction in classrooms according to Susan?

• Lack of qualified teachers

• Insufficient research on reading

• Classroom instruction not aligning with research

• Overemphasis on technology

Which report summarized key research findings on early literacy instruction?

• The Literacy Development Report

• The Early Childhood Education Report

• The National Education Report

• The National Reading Panel Report

What are the 'big five' components of reading instruction mentioned in the report?

• Phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension

• Grammar, spelling, writing, listening, speaking

• Phonetics, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, morphology

• Reading, writing, arithmetic, science, history

Which skill is NOT part of the 'big five' in reading instruction?

• Vocabulary

• Phonemic awareness

• Fluency

• Grammar

What does Susan emphasize about the use of regular and repeated practice in reading?

• It is only useful for advanced readers

• It supports fluency development

• It is unnecessary for fluency

• It hinders vocabulary growth

Why should we not be skeptical of the findings from the National Reading Panel Report?

• They have been updated recently

• They continue to receive research support

• They are based on new technology

• They are endorsed by all educators

What is the purpose of Amplify CKLA materials according to Susan?

• To replace traditional textbooks

• To support teachers in delivering effective reading instruction

• To provide online reading games

• To offer advanced reading courses