What is the Science of Reading?  To put it bluntly, the Science of Reading is a return to phonics instruction with other, research-based best practice thrown in.  This approach to literacy education is informed by linguistics, psychology, education (pedagogy), & neuroscience and emphasizes mastery over exposure.   The major point is that reading isn't "natural."  It is a skill that must be carefully, deliberately, and explicitly taught to children starting with the most basic understanding of letter sounds.

• NWEA

• The Reading League

• Amplify

• Scholastic

D * LC = RC

Decoding * Linguistic Comprehension = Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension is the product of decoding and linguistic comprehension.  If either decoding or linguistic comprehension is weak, the effect is multiplied.

• Doe.Mass

• Improving Literacy.org

• Waterford.org