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Phonics is a big part and engaging students in read a loud and small group for learners that are struggling.

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I don't think we could afford to ignore SOR.  Failing to use evidence-based methods often leads to lower reading scores.

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I don't think we could afford to ignore SOR.  Failing to use evidence-based methods often leads to lower reading scores.

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I don't think SoR can be ignored; it just widens achievement gaps, especially for English learner students with dyslexia.

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Read a book to students deeply, asking questions about the history, and make inferences, etc.

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Use a quick model-practice-share routine. First model the literacy task, then let students try it with support, and end with a brief share-out so everyone feels successful.

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No we cant if we ignore it, we keep repeating the same pattern, too many students (especially ELLs, students with dyslexia, and students in under-resourced communities) don’t get the explicit decoding and language instruction they need, and they fall further behind every year. SoR gives us strong evidence that systematic phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension improves outcomes for most learners.

That said, SoR shouldn’t mean “only phonics” or joyless reading. We can’t afford to ignore:

culturally responsive teaching

student identity and motivation

rich texts and discussion

teacher expertise

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We as a society we can not afford to ignore SoR, we need to bring awareness and work with learners and teachers on techniques to support both for better outcomes.

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How have literacy rates declined over the past 15-20 years? Is this a result of COVID?

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How have literacy rates declined over the past 15-20 years? Is this a result of COVID?

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We cannot ignore SoR, but we also cannot ignore what individual teachers know about their students. Including who they are and how they make meaning from texts. The real issue comes when SoR is treated as an either/or scenario instead of one important part of thoughtful, responsive literacy instruction.

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We can’t afford to ignore the Science of Reading. It helps us understand how children actually learn to read.

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I think that the positive impact of SoR cannot be ignored. SoR is essential for our students, teacher and parents.

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When we follow SoR, we give all students, including ELLs and those with dyslexia a better chance at success.

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When we follow SoR, we give all students, including ELLs and those with dyslexia a better chance at success.

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What responsibility do educators have to stay aligned with reading research?

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What responsibility do educators have to stay aligned with reading research?

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How can we support ELLs in building academic language and still give them strong decoding instructions?

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How can we support ELLs in building academic language and still give them strong decoding instructions?

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If we ignore SoR we will eventually see a long term impact in where non-reading adults will be impacted by their ability to function in society. 

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If we ignore SoR we will eventually see a long term impact in where non-reading adults will be impacted by their ability to function in society. 

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No, we can't afford to ignore SoR. I see a future where students need to smallest things read to them and it causes class to be disrupted and more class time is given to assisting students in their reading in subjects that are not about reading. For example, they can't read a math problem. This isn't the student's fault as they are not being taught how to read effetely. We need to keep teaching the SoR in our schools.

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What small change could make this activity feel more engaging for young learners?

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No! We need to intervene as soon as possible to avoid Matthew Effect

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If we ignore SoR it directly impacts literacy rates, with research showing evidence-based, phonics focused instruction is crucial for teaching children/future adults.

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How long would it take to implement SOR, and how long would it take to see the results on if it is working or not?

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Small groups amongst grade levels discussing the initial question, "Can we ignore the SoR?"

After ample time discussing have each grade level share their conclusion and reasons why they came to that conclusion. As educators, hopefully the consensus was, "no."

Then, share the statistics, the Science of Reading breakdown, and intervention ideas. Allow for questions at the end

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What parts of our current reading instruction already align with the Science of Reading?

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How did it come to this? When I was in school we read at either a higher level or at class level.

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I don't think anyone would try to ignore SoR. I mean, who would try to tell us those 5 components aren't important?

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I don't think anyone would try to ignore SoR. I mean, who would try to tell us those 5 components aren't important?