Literacy Unlocked
eBook - PDF

Literacy Unlocked

How to Implement the Science of Reading with Young Learners

  1. 275 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Literacy Unlocked

How to Implement the Science of Reading with Young Learners

About this book

The latest research and most effective teaching tools for better early literacy instruction

Literacy Unlocked explores the pivotal role of early literacy instruction in shaping a child's reading development and overall academic success. Shifting the focus from reactive intervention to a proactive approach that addresses problems before they arise, this book equips readers with research-backed insights and practical, accessible strategies to implement the science of reading to ensure future generations excel in literacy. Each chapter includes a link leading readers to supplementary online materials that can be utilized in instruction. Written by Amie Burkholder, K-5 literacy coach and CEO of Literacy Edventures, a popular early literacy learning platform, this book explores ideas including:

  • The brain science of reading, with information on brain plasticity and the roles of the frontal, occipital-temporal, and parietal-temporal regions
  • The disconnect in learning phonemic awareness and phonics separately, and why and how to address it as instructors
  • Prerequisites for effective handwriting instruction, such as fine motor skills, pencil grip and posture, and understanding writing lines
  • The importance of predictable routines in literacy instruction to help alleviate excessive student cognitive load, including the use of decodable texts

Cutting to the crux of better literacy instruction in simple language that anyone can understand, Literacy Unlocked is an essential resource for K-5 teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, reading specialists, and literacy coaches.

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Information

Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394285242
eBook ISBN
9781394285266
Edition
1
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Early Childhood Education

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Chapter 1 Embarking on Your Reader’s Journey
  7. Chapter 2 Phonemic Awareness in Early Reading Instruction
  8. Chapter 3 The Role of Handwriting in Early Literacy Development
  9. Chapter 4 Building the Foundation of Letter-Sound Knowledge
  10. Chapter 5 From Letter Sounds to Decoding
  11. Chapter 6 Building Strong Readers Through Systematic Phonics
  12. Chapter 7 Teaching High-Frequency Words
  13. Chapter 8 Making Phonics Stick: Application Is Key
  14. Chapter 9 Background Knowledge and Vocabulary
  15. Chapter 10 Bringing It All Together: Fostering a Love for Reading and Creating Lifelong Readers
  16. References
  17. Acknowledgments
  18. About the Author
  19. Index
  20. EULA