CVUSD Elementary Reading and Literacy - February 13, 2024 - Our Responsibilities and the Science of Reading

Oct 3, 2026

CVUSD Elementary Reading and Literacy presentation dated February 13, 2024 outlines how reading is taught as an explicit, systematic skill rather than a natural ability. It emphasizes that background knowledge strengthens comprehension alongside decoding, and that science-based instruction reduces intervention needs. The slide set explains the Simple View of Reading, introduces the Five Pillars (fluency, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, explicit instruction), contrasts Balanced versus Structured Literacy, and highlights foundational skills plus language and meaning development through a Science of Reading framework.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages28

Reading Time43 min

AccessFree to download

Our Responsibilities

The Science of Reading

The Simple View of Reading

The Five Pillars of Reading

Balanced Literacy vs Structured Literacy

WONDERS Curriculum

Foundational Skills and Development

CVUSD ELEMENTARY READING and LITERACY February 13, 2024 READING is the single most IMPORTANT skill-the FOUNDATIONfor all future LEARNING . Zaner Bloser OUR RESPONSIBILITIES Reading is not natural; it can and must be taught. Background knowledge is as critical to comprehension skills as decoding skills. Foundational skills instruction must be systematic and explicit, beginning with sounds. Instruction must be engaging, through multiple modesand senses . Science-based reading instruction reduces the need for intervention, and allows children to move forward as capable, conﬁdent learners. Source: Amplify THE SCIENCE OF READING | The Simple View of Reading
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| | | --- | --- | | Decoding & word
recognition | Language Reading
Comprehension | THE SCIENCE OF READING… is not… ~~a speciﬁc program or~~ ~~product you can buy a one-size- ﬁts all approach a phonics-only approach~~ is… a collection of research rooted in developmental & educational psychology and cognitive science based on the “Big 5” pillars of literacy The Science of Reading: The Basics | National Center on Improving Literacy THE FIVE PILLARS OF READING Fluency Phonics Vocabulary Comprehension Explicit Instruction |
Balanced Literacy
A unstructured focus on
phonemic awareness instruction Rote memorization of highfrequency words
Students get better at reading by reading.
Greater focus on the meaning of what is read than the accuracy | vs
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Structured Literacy
*Science of Reading
Systematic, sequential instruction in phonemic awareness
HFW are taught through their phonics patterns and even irregular words are taught explicitly
Students get better at reading by learning and practicing the code.
Meaning (language) works hand in hand with accuracy (decoding, word recognition) | | --- | --- | --- | Lifting [Literacy.org](Literacy.org) WONDERS CURRICULUM “Drawing upon decades of literacy research, we built Wonders to deliver high-quality literacy instruction backed by the Science of Reading. Our program is underpinned by the ﬁndings of preeminent reading researchers - because modern classrooms should be served by proven instructional practices.” -McGraw-Hill Foundational Skills Phonics, Word Study, Spelling High Frequency Words Fluency Decodable Text Language Development Conventions Vocabulary Acquisition Meaning Making Reading Comprehension Phonemic Awareness The ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the individual units of sound Kindergarten Grade 2

FAQs

Why does the presentation emphasize systematic and explicit reading instruction?

It states that reading is not natural and must be taught through systematic, explicit instruction starting with sounds and progressing with clear skill development.

What are the main components of the Simple View of Reading shown in the slides?

The slides present decoding and word recognition alongside language reading comprehension as the two core components.

How does Structured Literacy differ from Balanced Literacy in the presentation?

Balanced Literacy is described as emphasizing phonemic awareness and students improving by reading, with greater focus on meaning than accuracy, while Structured Literacy follows Science of Reading with systematic, sequential instruction in phonemic awareness and explicit teaching that connects meaning and accuracy.

Oct 3, 2026

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