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Reading
Key Terms in Reading Components and Instructional Methods. This category encompasses essential terminology related to the core components of reading—such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—as well as evidence-based instructional strategies used to teach them. It is designed to support educators, researchers, and students in understanding foundational concepts and effective pedagogical approaches in reading education.


Unlocking Words: Understanding Phonograms and Their Role in Decoding for Dyslexic Learners
Grasping what phonograms are and how they work is crucial for effectively teaching reading and spelling, especially to students with dyslexia who benefit from clear, explicit instruction.

Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 13 min read


The Bedrock of Decoding: Why Phonics is Non-Negotiable for Students with Dyslexia
What Exactly is Phonics?
At its core, phonics is an approach to teaching reading (and spelling) that focuses on the relationship between speech sounds (phonemes) and the printed/written symbols (graphemes – letters or letter combinations) intended to represent those sounds. It's about explicitly teaching children to connect what they hear with what they see on the page, and vice-versa.

Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 13 min read


Beyond the Alphabet: Unpacking Orthography and Its Impact on Students with Dyslexia
We've explored various facets of reading and writing, from decoding individual words to understanding their internal structures. Now,...

Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 14 min read


Cracking the Code to Effortless Reading: Understanding Orthographic Mapping and the Sight Word Lexicon
We've journeyed through decoding, encoding, etymology, and morphology – all vital pieces in understanding how children learn to read and...

Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 14 min read


More Than Just Sounds: How Morphological Awareness Helps Students with Dyslexia Crack the Code
As educators, we're always looking for keys to unlock literacy for our students. We've explored the crucial role of decoding (sounding...

Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 13 min read


Beyond the Sounds: How Etymology Can Unlock Words for Students with Dyslexia
We've talked about the critical roles of decoding (cracking the code of written words) and encoding (translating thoughts into written...

Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 13 min read


Beyond Decoding: Why "Encoding" is the Other Crucial Piece of the Dyslexia Puzzle
In our last blog, we dove deep into "decoding" – that essential skill of cracking the code of written language to extract meaning. We...

Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 14 min read


Cracking the Code: Why "Decoding" is Key to Understanding Dyslexia
Ever had a student who is bright, articulate, and full of ideas, yet struggles profoundly when faced with a page of text? They might read...

Atiyeh Sadeghi
Jun 13 min read
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