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This LA pilot program assesses children’s reading by asking them to read an unfamiliar passage that connects in some way to a book they’ve covered in class; answer questions about it; and then compare and contrast it with the familiar text. the74million.org/article/louisi…

As the school year draws to a close, here are some things I’ll be thinking about over the summer: The ever-growing awareness of the important role of content knowledge to literacy success fordhaminstitute.org/national/comme…

Increasing attention on oral language skills, vocabulary and content knowledge in the early years can build lifelong learning habits and accelerate literacy development.  Summertime is great for informal conversations around and about your neighborhood. earlylearningnation.com/2024/05/connec…

Summer is in full swing for NYC Public Schools teachers…time to take a break, and give yourself a pat on the back for working toward the enormous changes in reading instruction this year. I’m amazed at the quality, effor,t & dedication you all bring to teaching. Have a great break!

The summer is a great time to think more broadly about #literacy in everyday settings. Use new or unfamiliar vocabulary words when speaking with your child. “The tower is not just big, it’s enormous!” “I’m not just surprised, I’m flummoxed!”

I'm often asked how parents can build language from birth. 1⃣easy way is to repeat words! Find opportunities to use the words heard in songs/shows/books in different environments throughout the day. Watched Daniel Tiger make a plan? Next, talk about making a plan for your day!

How else can parents build language from birth? Read, Read, Read! You don't have to read every word while reading a book. Instead, try to describe the pictures This is especially useful for younger children or children with short attention spans!

How else can parents build language from birth? Everyday tasks are a perfect time to learn or practice 🆕 vocabulary. For example, talk about the color, texture & taste of foods during lunch. Take the opportunity to introduce 🆕 or unfamiliar words such as peel, carton or oily.

How else can parents build language from birth? Read non-fiction books along with storybooks. Non-fiction books often introduce new and more sophisticated vocabulary and concepts. Most importantly, kids LOVE to learn new things.

How else can parents build language from birth? Environment influences behavior. Children need books in their environment to WANT to read and become life-long readers. Read more from me on this 👇 eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1199958

The 🆕school year has begun for many already, or will start soon. Find some of my wishes for the 🆕year- let's hear yours too! Wish 1⃣: Oral language development will be treated as foundational for reading proficiency, with ⬆️classroom emphasis on explicit vocab instruction

Wish 2⃣ for the 2024-2025 school year Integration of content learning into #literacy instruction, including ALL areas of the curriculum such as science, math & art. Reading comp is not a 'skill' that can be easily transferred from one domain to another. nepc.colorado.edu/blog/more-acti…

Wish 3⃣ for the🆕school year Better coherence of reading education. A collaborative approach w/ families & educators is more likely to result in stronger policies & will garner support from those closest to students AND who will put policies into action. shankerinstitute.org/read

Wish 4⃣ for the 🆕 school year Parents & teachers will choose informational or narrative non-fiction books  to read during storytime. Non-fiction books can enhance children’s experiences and interests, AND introduce them to experiences they have not had. ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100…

Wish 5⃣for the 🆕 school year Communities coming together to increase literacy opportunities- children need to SEE books in their environment to want to become readers. Kudos to NYC Reads Initiative for their commitment to improving #literacy in NYC! x.com/SusanBneuman/s…

I’ve spent a lot of time discussing Scarborough’s Reading Rope lately- here’s what I wish everyone knew 1⃣ The strands do not develop independently. Growth on one affects growth on others- e.g. improving decoding skills enables readers to ⬆️ their vocabularies by reading text.

2⃣Phonics, which anyone engaged in elementary school has recently heard about repeatedly, is one strand. An important strand, to be sure, but one strand. BTW, having a large oral vocabulary facilitates the accurate & rapid decoding of printed words. aft.org/ae/fall2023/ne…

3⃣Vocabulary and background knowledge (or, as I prefer, content knowledge) build comprehension and help children generate inferences for deeper and richer understanding of texts. dyslexialibrary.org/wp-content/upl…

4⃣#Literacy knowledge is an oft-overlooked strand. Children need to know and experience different genres of books: non-fiction, fairy tales, realistic fiction, historical fiction! ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100…

5⃣The ‘verbal reasoning’ strand includes understanding the variety of ways words can be used literally and figuratively: metaphors, analogies, idioms, and figurative language. Kids learn some as they grow, but explicit classroom instruction can be helpful too.