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What is a Sound Drill?
I'm sure we've all been there… in the middle of a lesson and our student says, "but I already know this!"
Can you relate?
As we work through the sound drill, it is important that we understand why this task is important and be able to explain to our students why it is a necessary part of our lesson. Keep reading to learn more!
The Different Kinds of Reading Disabilities
Many students struggle to learn how to read effectively or efficiently.
RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF READING DISABILITIES.
These three types of disabilities relate to (if you know us…you’re probably guessing it right now!!!)
YEP…..
The Literacy Processing Triangle
5 Core Components of Reading - Phonological Awareness
Phonological Awareness is the understanding of the sound structure of our English language. This is a critical component of literacy development and must be included in effective reading instruction programs!
We cannot begin to “sound words out” if we don’t understand that letters represent sounds that string together to read words or pull apart to spell words.
Learning to Read is Like Playing Jenga
When we think of Reading Intervention, we often refer to the Jenga Tower. This stems from the game Jenga where players take turns strategically pulling blocks out of a tower. Each block is then placed on top of the tower, creating a progressively taller and more unstable structure.
Understanding the Necessary Neural Connections for Literacy Acquisition
Okay everyone, we’ve got some heavy stuff for you this Friday. But here’s the thing we are super amped up about it right now because we are at the International Dyslexia Association National Conference and just had the opportunity to present this information about our favorite thing since sliced bread.
How Do I Pick Relevant Activities for My Reading Intervention Students?
So this can be one of the most challenging things we face as reading interventionists - what activities do I pull to target specific weaknesses for my struggling readers? And how can I do that without spending a TON of extra time that I don’t really have?
We all want the very best for our students, it’s our mission and our goal to be providing the best possible instruction to help completely eliminate reading and spelling gaps.