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[Listen Again] Ep. 132: Decodable Text Series: The Research on Decodable Text
Jul 26, 2024
Heidi Anne Mesmer, a researcher specializing in decodable texts, joins the conversation to shed light on their essential role in literacy education. She discusses how understanding decodability can revolutionize classroom practices. From criteria for evaluating texts to balancing decodable practice with meaningful comprehension, listeners will gain insights on fostering effective reading skills. Mesmer emphasizes the importance of active engagement in early reading, and highlights the need for collaboration between researchers and educators to bridge theory and practice.
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- Decodable texts should align with phonics instruction to enhance decoding skills and foster student confidence in reading.
- Teachers must emphasize word meanings alongside phonics skills, using relatable themes to enrich students' literacy experiences.
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Understanding Decodable Texts
Decodable texts are specifically designed to align with phonics lessons, meaning they contain words that match the phonetic patterns students are learning. This instructional approach incorporates two key features: lesson-to-text match and a focus on high-frequency words, such as 'the,' which are prevalent in English. The text must provide opportunities for students to decode words they are familiar with, reinforcing their phonics knowledge in a practical context. A well-structured decodable text gradually introduces complex words as students progress, allowing them to build decoding skills over time.
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