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Science of Reading
What are the Five Pillars of Reading
The National Reading Panel, using decades of research has identified five critical areas of reading instruction: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension.
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Blog post
What Sets Our Professional Development Apart?
Become part of a community of over 200,000 educators who have participated in Really Great Reading's transformative Science of Reading Workshop!
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Dyslexia
A Guide to Support People with Dyslexia
Supporting individuals with dyslexia involves creating an inclusive and accommodating environment that helps them overcome challenges and utilize their strengths.
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Vocabulary
Abstract Vocabulary Instruction
Research shows that less frequent, lengthier, and more abstract vocabulary words are harder to learn, harder to recall, and harder to define. Many academic vocabulary words that students need to know starting in upper elementary school are abstract and found only in print
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Dyslexia
Nine Key Insights About Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning difference. Below are nine key insights about dyslexia to help you better understand its prevalence and impact.
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Vocabulary
Really Great Vocabulary Powered by InferCabulary
Did you know, that reading comprehension is dependent on knowing the meaning of 98% of the words in the text? Low vocabulary plays a huge role in poor reading comprehension in grades 2-12. InferCabulary solves this problem by mimicking the act of avid reading!
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Vocabulary
Top Eight Vocabulary Instruction Best Practices
Rigorous vocabulary instruction is important because a strong vocabulary fosters academic, social, and vocational success.
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Vocabulary
Top Five Reasons to Teach Vocabulary
Young people are reading less and failing to build vocabulary amid a sea of text messaging and cyberchat says literacy and child development specialist Professor Tom Nicholson. It goes without saying that the best writers and speakers are often the widest read.
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Dyslexia
Signs and Symptoms to Help Diagnose Dyslexia
Dyslexia can manifest differently in individuals, and its severity can vary, but there are some common signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of dyslexia. It's important to remember that having one or more of these signs does not necessarily mean a person has dyslexia, as other factors can contribute to similar difficulties.
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Dyslexia
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning difference that impacts an individual's ability to read, write, and spell despite receiving adequate instruction and having average or above-average intelligence. It is a lifelong journey that primarily impacts language processing skills, particularly in the areas of reading and spelling.
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Dyslexia
How Does Really Great Reading Align with Dyslexia Intervention?
The Really Great Reading approach contains critical, evidence-based components of phonics for dyslexia instruction. Our explicit, systematic, engaging, multisensory, and developmentally appropriate programs teach students the key skills they need to become efficient and accurate decoders.
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Science of Reading
5 Key Priorities for Achieving and Sustaining High Literacy Outcomes
Skilled teachers are the cornerstone of effective literacy instruction. By equipping teachers with evidence-based strategies and literacy knowledge rooted in the science, we ensure that they are prepared to foster significant improvements in their students’ reading abilities.
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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.

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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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Summer School

Give the gift of literacy this summer with Really Great Reading’s FREE Science of Reading Summer School Lessons and Training. Help Kindergarten to Grade 12 students regain lost skills and prevent the summer slide.

Start using the FREE Science of Reading Summer School Lessons today and empower your students to prevent summer learning loss and return to school with improved reading skills!

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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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