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Oral Language
Vocabulary Development vs. Oral Language Development
Though distinct, these two aspects of language development are deeply interconnected. A rich vocabulary can enhance oral language skills by providing the words needed for effective communication.
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Vocabulary
Fast Facts
Did you know that adults have a very large library of words that they read automatically? Amongst literate adults this library can contain between 30,000 and 70,000 words.
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Hard Words
Science of Reading
Hard Words
In Emily Hanford's podcast Hard Words, she begins, "It was 2015 and Jack Silva, the chief academic officer for the public schools in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, had a problem: Only 56 percent of third-graders in his district had scored proficient on the state reading tests.
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Science of Reading
Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong
This series, Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong exposes a truth - for decades, cognitive scientists have known that a popular approach to teaching reading was based on an incorrect idea. Educators didn't know about this research, and as a result, millions of children around the country didn't learn to read well at school.
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Science of Reading
Why is it Imperative that Educators Understand the Science of Reading Terminology?
Recently, the Science of Reading has become a buzzword. States are mandating and providing budgetary support for the Science of Reading. As a result, many publishers have coopted the term the Science of Reading.
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Oral Language
Specific Strategies to Support Curricular Learning
Most academic instruction relies on oral language, the primary medium through which teachers convey information, give instructions, and engage students in learning. When we consider that not every student will have the same level of oral language proficiency, classroom teachers need ways to support these differences without reducing the quality of the content.
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Curriculum
What Is a Sound Wall?
Traditional word walls organize words by their first letter. Sound-spelling walls take a different approach by organizing instruction around speech sounds and the spellings that represent them. This approach aligns with how students learn to read and spell by connecting phonemes, graphemes, and word recognition.
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Reading Impacts
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Phonics And Science of Reading Glossary of Terms
Science of Reading
Science of Reading Glossary: Key Phonics and Literacy Terms Explained
The Science of Reading has introduced a growing vocabulary of literacy terms that educators encounter in professional learning, curriculum reviews, research articles, and classroom discussions. This glossary explains key phonics, foundational skills, and literacy concepts in clear, educator-friendly language to help bridge research and practice.
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Science of Reading
What is the History of the National Reading Panel?
In 1997, Congress asked NICHD, through its Child Development and Behavior Branch, to work with the U.S. Department of Education in establishing a National Reading Panel that would evaluate existing research and evidence to find the best ways of teaching children to read. On April 13, 2000, the National Reading Panel concluded its work and submitted its final reports. The panel has not been reconvened since that time and does not continue to work on this issue.
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Adolescent Literacy
Secondary Literacy Intervention: Successful Strategies for Closing the Literacy Gap
Discover proven strategies to help secondary struggling readers build decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension through structured literacy intervention.
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Oral Language
Five Key Components of the Science of Oral Language for Educators (SOLE)
Teachers should keep oral language at the forefront of their minds as oral language is foundational for all areas of learning.
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Home Connection

Really Great Reading’s Home Connection provides families with the necessary tools to reinforce the learning beyond the classroom.

Really Great Reading: Family Engagement Overview

Engaging Learning Videos

Short videos cover key topics like syllables, reading strategies, and decoding longer words.

Helpful Resources

Letter Tile Free Play, Heart Word Magic, and materials for Countdown, Blast, and HD Word align with classroom learning.

 

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Classroom Supports

Enhance your literacy instruction with Really Great Reading’s classroom supports. From engaging resources to actionable tools, we provide everything you need to create an effective, student-centered learning environment that drives reading success.

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Heart Word Magic

Heart Word Magic is a complimentary teaching tool designed to help students learn to read and spell high-frequency words, particularly those that have irregular spellings.

Start using Heart Word Magic today and give your students the tools they need to conquer the most challenging words with confidence. 

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Letter Tile Freeplay

Explore Really Great Reading’s free Letter Tile Freeplay and enhance literacy instruction. Help students build, segment, and spell with digital letter tiles to strengthen their phonics skills.

Start using Letter Tile Freeplay today and give students the tools they need to succeed in reading and spelling.

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Diagnostic Decoding Surveys (Skills Surveys)

Quickly and accurately identify decoding strengths and weaknesses with Really Great Reading’s complimentary Diagnostic Decoding Surveys. Quickly assess students’ word-level reading skills and pinpoint areas for targeted instruction.

Start using the Diagnostic Decoding Surveys today to identify your students’ decoding strengths and weaknesses and provide the right support for every student.

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Grouping Matrix

Streamline student grouping with Really Great Reading’s complimentary Grouping Matrix. Use data from assessments like our diagnostic surveys or DIBELS to effectively group students by decoding strengths and weaknesses.

Start using the Grouping Matrix today to make data-driven decisions and enhance your decoding instruction. 

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LanguageScreen

Track and assess oral language skills with LanguageScreen. This quick, tablet-based tool helps identify students who may need interventions, supporting early detection and effective language development.

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