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Ep. 177: The Five Pillars of Reading with Hugh Catts
Jan 5, 2024
Hugh Catts, an esteemed expert in literacy education, discusses the five pillars of reading established by the National Reading Panel: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. He clarifies how these components interconnect and the challenges they present in instruction. The conversation also emphasizes the need for a broader view of reading that encompasses other models beyond the pillars. Catts highlights the significance of fluency and advocates for differentiated approaches to enhance literacy education.
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- The five pillars of reading—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—are interrelated and should be taught cohesively rather than in isolation.
- A broader perspective on reading emphasizes the importance of teaching phonics and vocabulary in meaningful contexts to enhance comprehension and engagement.
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Origins of the Five Pillars of Reading
The five pillars of reading, which include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, originated from a National Reading Panel established in the late 1990s by Congress. A group of researchers and educators reviewed extensive literature on reading instruction and ultimately identified these five components as essential for effective teaching. This categorization has become integral to education laws in some states, mandating the inclusion of these pillars in literacy programs. However, the development process revealed that the pillars are not isolated skills but interconnected aspects of reading that should be taught cohesively.
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