Step By Step Method to Teach Reading | Reading Block Series

Teaching reading is a crucial skill that lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning. As educators, it is our responsibility to equip our students with the necessary tools to become confident readers. In this article, we will explore a step-by-step method to teach reading effectively, part of our Reading Block Series.

The Importance of a Structured Approach

Before delving into the method itself, it is essential to understand why a structured approach is crucial when teaching reading. A structured approach provides a clear roadmap for both the teacher and the students, ensuring that all necessary skills and concepts are covered.

By following a step-by-step method, students can build upon their knowledge incrementally, ultimately leading to improved reading comprehension and fluency. Furthermore, a structured approach allows for targeted instruction, ensuring that students receive personalized support where needed.

Reading Blocks: Block 1: A Step By Step Method to Teach Reading (Reading Block Series)

by Shannon Sullivan(Kindle Edition)

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The Step-by-Step Method

Now let's dive into the step-by-step method to teach reading:

Step 1: Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words. This step is crucial as it helps students develop a strong foundation in decoding and reading fluency.

Activities that promote phonemic awareness include rhyming games, sound blending exercises, and segmenting words into individual sounds. By focusing on these skills, students learn to recognize the sounds that make up words, leading to improved reading abilities.

Step 2: Phonics Instruction

Once students have developed a solid foundation in phonemic awareness, it is time to introduce phonics instruction. Phonics is the connection between letters and sounds, and it enables students to apply their knowledge of letter-sound relationships when reading.

During this step, students learn about letter-sound correspondences, consonant blends, vowel patterns, and other essential phonics rules. Engaging activities such as word hunts, word building, and word sorts help reinforce these concepts, allowing students to become proficient readers.

Step 3: Vocabulary Building

A broad vocabulary is key to understanding what is being read. In this step, students learn new words and their meanings, helping them expand their knowledge and comprehension. Vocabulary-building activities include word walls, context clue exercises, and using a variety of reading materials rich in language.

Step 4: Comprehension Strategies

Reading comprehension refers to the ability to understand what is being read. This step focuses on teaching students various comprehension strategies such as summarizing, making predictions, and asking questions while reading.

By providing explicit instruction on these strategies and allowing students to practice them, educators can help students become active readers who think critically and engage with the text.

Step 5: Fluency Development

Fluency is the ability to read with accuracy, speed, and expression. This step aims to develop students' reading fluency through repeated reading exercises, guided reading sessions, and modeling fluent reading.

By focusing on building fluency, students can read with greater ease and naturalness, ultimately enhancing their overall reading experience.

Step 6: Independent Reading

Once students have mastered the previous steps, it is vital to provide opportunities for independent reading. Independent reading allows students to apply their newfound skills and explore various genres and topics of interest.

By regularly engaging in independent reading, students become confident, lifelong readers who continue to develop their reading abilities throughout their educational journey.

Teaching reading requires a structured approach that nurtures the development of various skills and strategies. The step-by-step method discussed in this article provides a comprehensive framework for educators to guide their students towards becoming proficient readers.

By focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics instruction, vocabulary building, comprehension strategies, fluency development, and independent reading, educators can empower their students to unlock the wonders of the written word.

Implementing this method within the classroom setting ensures that all students receive the necessary support and guidance they need to succeed in their reading journey. Start employing this step-by-step method today and witness the transformative power of effective reading instruction!

Reading Blocks: Block 1: A Step By Step Method to Teach Reading (Reading Block Series)

by Shannon Sullivan(Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1393 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	55 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

The Reading Blocks Program breaks the whole process of learning to read into 32 individual blocks. Each block has new material but also reviews previous material to ensure more effective learning.

There are MANY Unique Components of Reading Blocks. Including:
A Simple and Effective reading program that works!
The program includes all materials, lessons, games, activities, mini decodable readers and more!
A complete step by step, multisensory, phonics based, reading program, which can be customized for any age learner and any learning difference.
An original “Wall of Knowledge” scope and sequence which allows the instructor and learner to “see”, and understand exactly where they are on the path of learning to read, as well as exactly where they are going.
Fun activities and unique reading material for each reading block that is perfectly matched to the skills being learned at that level. This takes all the guess work out of finding appropriate material to use for practicing new reading skills.
An easy to follow format which does not require months of training and a huge financial commitment.
An exclusive method that can be used by Teachers, Parents, Tutors and Reading Specialists alike; no training or background is necessary.
A multisensory program that is based on Orton-Gillingham methodology.
An easy, fast, and effective assessment which is crucial for designing a customized reading plan for each unique learner.
The ability to begin the program at a level appropriate to each learners’ needs, based on the assessment. This component saves time and minimizes boredom.

This program can be used in Kindergarten to Grade 3 when learning to read and in higher grades when there are gaps in a person’s reading skills. Reading Blocks can also be used with adults struggling to read even though the content is for younger ages.

1000 Fry Sight Words are Included and integrated into the program.

Each block only contains skills which were taught and practiced in a previous Block. Since sight words do not always follow phonics rules but are necessary for fluent reading, they are included in each block. The sight words were chosen according to the skills being taught in that block as well as frequency of use.

Controlled Text - to ensure your success.

As a Reading Specialist, it was always frustrating using a reading program that included so many words that were too advanced for the level of the reader and never strategically taught. The reader would become frustrated and self-esteem would plummet. This program uses very controlled text and every skill is taught first and then reviewed periodically throughout the program. This ensures a high level of success for the reader and you.

Designed For Anyone to Use – No Training Needed!

Reading Blocks was designed to be an inexpensive resource for anyone to be able to use to teach anyone how to read.

The Reading Blocks program can be used effectively with individuals who have: Autism, Dyslexia, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, ADD, ADHD, Downs Syndrome, and other learning challenges.

The Reading Blocks program combines literacy research and brain research with common, inexpensive office supplies and explicit instructions to form a unique and powerful reading program for Everyone!

The Reading Blocks program can be purchased several ways: You can purchase the whole program in the book Reading Blocks: A Step By Step Method to Teach Reading. This is available in books or on the website ReadingBlocks.com. You can also purchase groups of 6 blocks or individual blocks on Kindle and in books. There is also a digital download available on the Reading Blocks website.

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