Reading expert Linda Farrell helps Michael master the ‘silent e’ pattern to help him become a more accurate and ultimately more fluid reader. She begins with making sure that Michael can distinguish between short and long vowel sounds in spoken words, then teaches him a multi-sensory way to recognize the short vowel and ‘silent e’ long vowel patterns in written words. Ms. Farrell emphasizes the need to practice each skill to the point of mastery.

Teachers already know the importance of maximizing every minute of the literacy block. This webinar considers the benefits and costs of whole-group and small-group instruction and explores how data informs whether targeted interventions are needed in a whole-group or small-group setting. The webinar also examines scheduling options for maximizing the benefits of small-group instruction and provides practical comparisons of targeted small-group lessons versus generalized small-group lessons.

Existen algunos malentendidos comunes sobre la ciencia de la lectura (Science of Reading, SoR). Esta infografía ayudará a eliminar cualquier confusión.

A reading specialist demonstrates modeling, guided practice, and error correction strategies during an intensive one-on-one lesson on letter sounds. She discusses how she models correct sounds and scaffolds using the "I do, we do, you do" approach.

Welcome to a Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger, an expert who has spent more than 26 years at the American Institutes for Research investigating early literacy. In this series, Dr. Salinger shares her insights into the science of reading. A transcript of this episode is also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. This episode is one of six created by the American Institutes for Research in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education. Check out the rest of the episodes and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

This transcript accompanies the first episode of "A Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger" also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. Find the accompanying podcast and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

Welcome to a Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger, an expert who has spent more than 26 years at the American Institutes for Research investigating early literacy. In this series, Dr. Salinger shares her insights into the science of reading. A transcript of this episode is also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. This episode is one of six created by the American Institutes for Research in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education. Check out the rest of the episodes and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

This transcript accompanies the second episode of "A Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger" also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. Find the accompanying podcast and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

Welcome to a Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger, an expert who has spent more than 26 years at the American Institutes for Research investigating early literacy. In this series, Dr. Salinger shares her insights into the science of reading. A transcript of this episode is also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. This episode is one of six created by the American Institutes for Research in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education. Check out the rest of the episodes and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

This transcript accompanies the third episode of "A Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger" also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. Find the accompanying podcast and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

Welcome to a Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger, an expert who has spent more than 26 years at the American Institutes for Research investigating early literacy. In this series, Dr. Salinger shares her insights into the science of reading. A transcript of this episode is also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. This episode is one of six created by the American Institutes for Research in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education. Check out the rest of the episodes and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

This transcript accompanies the fourth episode of "A Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger" also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. Find the accompanying podcast and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

Welcome to a Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger, an expert who has spent more than 26 years at the American Institutes for Research investigating early literacy. In this series, Dr. Salinger shares her insights into the science of reading. A transcript of this episode is also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. This episode is one of six created by the American Institutes for Research in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education. Check out the rest of the episodes and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

This transcript accompanies the fifth episode of "A Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger" also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. Find the accompanying podcast and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

Welcome to a Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger, an expert who has spent more than 26 years at the American Institutes for Research investigating early literacy. In this series, Dr. Salinger shares her insights into the science of reading. A transcript of this episode is also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. This episode is one of six created by the American Institutes for Research in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education. Check out the rest of the episodes and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

This transcript accompanies the sixth episode of "A Moment with Dr. Terry Salinger" also available in eMedia. This content is the opinion of Dr. Salinger and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah State Board of Education. Find the accompanying podcast and more information related to early literacy at emedia.uen.org/hubs/elementaryELA.

This quick reference draws on What Works Clearinghouse™ practice guides to identify research-based instructional practices for supporting beginning readers, along with the level of evidence behind the practices and core literacy skills to target for early screening and progress monitoring.

This resource from the Institute for Education Sciences helps teachers and parents build children's phonological awareness. In this activity, students will take apart and put together onsets and rimes by matching picture puzzle pieces.

Fluent readers spend time reflecting on their reading every time they read aloud. This reflection guide helps teachers guide students to identify their strengths and weaknesses in their fluency, as well as things to improve in the future. After reading, teachers can help students consider the descriptions of fluent readers found in the reflection guide.