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Teaching Phoneme Awareness in 2023: A Guide for Educators

Grade Level: K to 2

Topics: Phonemic Awareness

This Phonemic Awareness guide will help further your knowledge of the who, when, what, and how of Phonemic Awareness instruction by providing research, instructional practices, and additional resources.

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Writing – Vanessa Hayes

Grade Level: K to 5

Topics: Writing

Vanessa Hayes, Preston County Schools Writing Coach, Grades K-8, discusses components of writing and demonstrates how they can be taught in the classroom.

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Memory Strategies for Students: The Value of Strategies

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Comprehension Fluency Phonemic Awareness Phonics Science of Reading Vocabulary Writing

Provides a sampling of strategies to help students enhance their learning experiences.

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10 Key Writing Policies and Practices for All Schools

Grade Level: 6 to 12

Topics: Vocabulary Writing

Comprehensive collection of “by the end of __ grade, students can___”

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Science of reading – International Dyslexia Association

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Comprehension Science of Reading

Discover how the science of reading affects dyslexia

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A Classroom Scenario

Grade Level: 6 to 12

Topics: Vocabulary

Interview with Dr. Curtis, who describes what good vocabulary instruction would look like in a classroom. Addresses the need for explicit instruction and multiple practice opportunities.

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Comprehension – Lauren Arvon

Grade Level: K to 5

Topics: Fluency

Lauren Arvon, a third-grade teacher at Spring Hill Elementary, discusses different components of comprehension and demonstrates how they can be taught in the classroom.

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Vocabulary – Crystal Wheeler

Grade Level: K to 5

Topics: Vocabulary

Crystal Wheeler, a fifth-grade teacher at Village of Barboursville Elementary, discusses different components of vocabulary and demonstrates how they can be taught in the classroom.

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Phonics: Phoneme Segmentation – Kimberly Hunt

Grade Level: Pre-K to 2

Topics: Phonics

Learn how to teach phonics in the classroom from Kimberly Hunt as she provides a demonstration of phonics through phoneme segmentation.

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Fluency: Jessica Espinosa

Grade Level: K to 5

Topics: Fluency

Jessica Espinosa, a third-grade teacher at Martin Elementary School, discusses different components of fluency accompanied by examples of fluency instruction.

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Phonics: Sound Correspondence – Paige Roush

Grade Level: K to 2

Topics: Phonics

Learn how to teach phonics lessons in the classroom from Paige Roush as she provides a demonstration of phonics through sound correspondence.

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Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: Amber Nichols

Grade Level: Pre-K to 2

Topics: Phonemic Awareness

Amber Nichols discusses a few components of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness and demonstrates how to implement them in the classroom.

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Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia – Campaign Introduction

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: General

Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia is an initiative created by the West Virginia Department of Education to increase literacy proficiency for all students. It is rooted in research and based on the belief that students can learn to read proficiently with effective reading instruction.

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The Science of Reading for Educators

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Comprehension Fluency Phonemic Awareness Phonics Science of Reading Vocabulary Writing

Student Support & Well-being Coordinator Christy Schwartz explains what the Science of Reading is from an educator’s perspective.

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Science of Reading: Defining Guide (E-Book)

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Science of Reading

Use this free download and learn more about The Science of Reading. Explore scientifically-based research and evidence of how reading is processed in the brain.

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At a Loss for Words: How a Flawed Idea is Teaching Millions of Kids to be Poor Readers – Emily Hanford | apmreports.org

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Science of Reading

Learn more about the history of The Science of Reading, the dangers of “Balanced Literacy” and “3-cueing” and why “The Reading Wars” are over.

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The Settled Science of Teaching Reading | Collaborative Classroom

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Science of Reading

 

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Ramirez Stukey, M., Fugnitto, G., Fraser, V., & Sawyer, I. (2020). The Settled Science of Teaching Reading. Alameda, CA: Center for the Collaborative Classroom.

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44 Phonemes

Grade Level: K to 2

Topics: Phonemic Awareness Phonics

Free video resource for teachers to support modeling the correct letter sounds. Using correct pronunciation of the 44 phonemes in the English alphabet is critical when teaching our youngest learners.

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The Science of Reading: Evidence for New Era of Reading Instruction – Laura Stewart | zaner-bloser.com

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Science of Reading

Learn more about choosing appropriately complex texts, building knowledge, close reading, expanding vocabulary, and scaffolding to give all students access to grade-level text.  Whitepaper by Laura Stewart, National Director of The Reading League

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Sing Around the World: Teaching Reading and Mindset Skills through Music | Waterford.org

Grade Level: Pre to K

Topics: Comprehension Vocabulary

Learn the benefits of music when teaching reading

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Understanding and Teaching Reading Fluency in Your Classroom | Waterford.org

Grade Level: Pre-K to 5

Topics: Fluency

Learn five fluency activities for elementary students.

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Developing Fluent Readers | readingrockets.org

Grade Level: K to 2

Topics: Fluency

Discover ideas to teach beginning readers to become fluent, maintain on-level fluency, and improve fluency for struggling readers.

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Writing to Read: Evidence for How Writing Can Improve Reading | Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Topics: Comprehension Vocabulary Writing

Use this in-depth report to substantiate and support your instructional practice in demonstrating how writing can improve reading.

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ELA Writing | PBS Kids Learning Media

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Writing

High Quality, free lesson plans and resources for writing.

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Should We Teach Students At Their Reading Levels? – Tim Shanahan

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Comprehension Fluency Vocabulary

Shares research on why we should not be teaching with leveled texts.

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Reading Between the Lines | ACT Report

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Comprehension Fluency Vocabulary

Learn more about student difficulty with reading tests and the importance of teaching with challenging grade-level texts.

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Teaching Oral Reading Fluency to Older Students | readingrockets.org

Grade Level: Pre-K to 5

Topics: Fluency Science of Reading

Read this short article about the importance and efficacy of having older students engage in Oral Reading Fluency.

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Reading Foundational Skills | PBS Kids Learning Media

Grade Level: K to 5

Topics: Fluency Phonemic Awareness Phonics

High-quality, free lesson plans and resources for teaching foundational reading skills that will assist you with engaging emerging readers.

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Knowledge Matters Campaign

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Comprehension Vocabulary

Compelling easy-to-read information on why knowledge is a pillar of the Science of Reading.

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Guide to Building Knowledge and Accessing Prior Knowledge from CCSSO

Grade Level: Pre-K to 12

Topics: Comprehension Vocabulary

Use this helpful, in-depth list of resources to build knowledge and vocabulary as well as assist with accessing prior knowledge.

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