Reading Fundamentals #3

Focuses on learning to read, reading to learn, and an introduction to reading assessment. The five elements of effective reading instruction is highlighted, including definitions, implications for instruction, and future directions. This course will focus on grades K-12 reading instruction and an introduction to reading assessment. The five elements include instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension. Additionally, the five elements of effective reading instruction for grades 4-12 are highlighted, including definitions, implications for instruction, and future directions. These five elements include instruction in word study, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and motivation. Provides information on important assessment terms and definitions and will explore how reading assessment fits within federally mandated programs. This analysis includes specific recommendations for understanding student reading needs using screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments. Finally, we will also describe how you can conduct and use pivotal curriculum-based measurement (CBM) procedures in your classroom.