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The Science of Reading in Action
Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation, Savvas Learning Company has the resources, tips, and insights to help you on your Science of Reading journey.
The Importance of the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading is a large body of research on how children learn to read. Gathered over the past 40 years, this evidence-based body of knowledge highlights the most effective strategies for teaching children how to read. For example, the Science of Reading indicates that students need systematic, explicit instruction in the following critical elements of reading: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. When students are directly taught these essential skills while they are learning to read, they will have a better chance at becoming successful readers.
What are the Key Elements of the Science of Reading?
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Science of Reading Components
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Reading Instruction
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Practices to Avoid
Science of Reading Components
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Phonological Awareness
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Phonics
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Fluency
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Vocabulary
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Comprehension
Reading Instruction
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Explicit Instruction
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Systematic Instruction
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Integrated Instruction
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Engaging Instruction
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Multisensory Instruction
Practices to Avoid
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Avoid: Cueing Systems
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Avoid: Rote Memorization of Sight Words
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Avoid: Silent Fluency
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Avoid: Only Using Leveled Readers
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Science of Reading vs. Balanced Literacy
Why Does the Science of Reading Matter?
In Elementary
23% of third graders with below-basic reading skills do not graduate high school by age 19.1
In Secondary
82% of sixth graders who failed an English class did not go on to graduate high school. 2
Math and Science
70% more math and science questions are answered correctly by students with strong reading skills.3
Explore the Research Behind the Science of Reading
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Science of Reading Simplified
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Align Your Instruction
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Classroom Management Strategies
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Research Brief
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Podcasts
Science of Reading Simplified
Featuring award-winning researcher and author Dr. Sharon Vaughn, The Science of Reading Simplified eBook shares what every educator should know about the Science of Reading in simplified, straightforward terms. Get teaching tips for the classroom, explore activities to share with families and caregivers, and learn what to look for in teaching materials that use the Science of Reading most effectively.
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Align Your Instruction
What are the four main components of Science of Reading-aligned instruction, and how can teachers implement them in the classroom? Featuring Savvas author and literacy expert Dr. Lee Wright, this eBook provides actionable insights into what explicit, systematic, integrated, and engaging instruction looks like in the elementary classroom.
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Classroom Management Strategies
Taking the time to put classroom management strategies into place can greatly impact the effectiveness of Science of Reading-based lessons. In this eBook, Savvas author and literacy expert Lee Wright, Ed.D. guides us through how classroom management can affect the quality of your reading lessons, along with practical strategies you can start using right away.
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Research Brief: The Science of Reading
Interested in the research behind the Science of Reading? Read this Research Brief to get an overview of the decades of studies that have contributed to our understanding of the Science of Reading, and learn how the Science of Reading differs from other instructional approaches.
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Science of Reading Podcasts
Want to learn about the Science of Reading and other essential education topics directly from the experts? Listen to the Fresh Ideas for Teaching podcast! Check out episodes like The Science of Reading: Clarifying Misconceptions with researcher Dr. Sharon Vaughn or What is Systematic & Explicit Instruction? with author Dr. Elfrieda “Freddy” Hiebert.
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Take the Science of Reading Master Course
What is the Science of Reading?
What is engaging instruction?
The Science of Reading for Education Leaders
Classroom Observation
It’s important for education leaders to check in on the quality of the curriculum and instruction through direct observation. With our Science of Reading Classroom Observation Checklist, you can start to understand how well the curriculum and instruction in your school is aligned with the Science of Reading — which can help students become successful readers and ultimately increase student achievement.
Making the Shift
An administrator plays a vital role in fostering effective, Science of Reading-aligned instruction in their school or district. But how do you know what to look for, and where do you start? In this blog, explore what every administrator should know about the Science of Reading and discover three high-leverage instructional shifts that will help move your teachers toward evidence-based literacy practices.
Classroom Resources
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Classroom Resources
50 Fun Phonics Activities
Classroom Resources
50 Fun Phonological Awareness Activities
Professional Learning
Put the Science of Reading in Action: Best Practices for Reading Instruction
Professional Learning
Unlock the Power of Writing: Developing Reading and Writing Skills
Insights & Tips
Unpacking the Science of Reading
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Science of Reading Curriculum and Resources
Explore research-based literacy programs
From teaching young learners how to read to preparing young adults for the rigors of college and career, Savvas Learning Company offers a full range of literacy solutions to meet your students’ unique learning needs.
SuccessMaker Adaptive Personalized Learning for Grades K-8
Adaptive instruction for foundational skills, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, and more.
myPerspectives English Language Arts Curriculum for Grades 6-12
Provide a next-gen learning experience that develops students’ college and career readiness.
myView Literacy Elementary Reading Curriculum for Grades K-5
Grow student literacy with our proven core reading program rooted in the Science of Reading.
Savvas Essentials: Foundational Reading for Grades K-2
This blended, supplementary curriculum targets the foundational skills all students need.
Savvas Now Literacy Digital Resource Library for Grades K-5
Get thousands of high-quality instructional resources perfect for differentiation.
SuccessMaker Adaptive Personalized Learning for Grades K-8
Adaptive instruction for foundational skills, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, and more.
myPerspectives English Language Arts Curriculum for Grades 6-12
Provide a next-gen learning experience that develops students’ college and career readiness.
myView Literacy Elementary Reading Curriculum for Grades K-5
Grow student literacy with our proven core reading program rooted in the Science of Reading.
Savvas Essentials: Foundational Reading for Grades K-2
This blended, supplementary curriculum targets the foundational skills all students need.
Savvas Now Literacy Digital Resource Library for Grades K-5
Get thousands of high-quality instructional resources perfect for differentiation.
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School Stories
In these inspirational stories, you'll learn about what schools and districts from across the country are doing to help students succeed and shape the future of education.
Get Inspired1. Balfanz, R., L. Herzog, & D. Mac Iver. “Preventing student disengagement and keeping students on the graduation path in urban middle-grades schools: Early identification and effective interventions,” Educational Psychologist 42, no. 4 (2007): 223-235.
2. Cromley, J. G. “Reading achievement and science proficiency: International comparisons from the Programme on International Student Assessment,” Reading Psychology 30, no. 89 (2009): 89-118.
3. Hernandez, D. J. “Double jeopardy: How third-grade reading skills and poverty influence high school graduation.” Baltimore, MD: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2012.