on literacy
Some children, roughly 15-20%, will struggle with learning to read due to a reading disability, like dyslexia. That’s 1 in 5 people. Another 40-50% of children need structured literacy — systematic, explicit instruction. Approximately 35% of children learn to read easily with systematic instruction. And only 5% of children learn to read on their own. Children need high-quality, structured literacy instruction. And you can do it.
When it comes to literacy instruction, structured literacy has emerged as a highly effective method that equips students with strong reading and writing skills. In this blog post, we'll dive into structured literacy and explore its benefits for homeschooling families.
Diagnostic and prescriptive instruction play a crucial role in supporting students' literacy development. By observing and understanding each child's unique abilities and interests, we can tailor our teaching methods to meet their individual needs.
Let’s chat about the shift from learning to read to reading to learn. There is a heavier emphasis on decoding in foundational reading instruction, whereas in the upper elementary grades, when children have become fluent readers, this shifts to reading comprehension.