Building Automaticity Without Putting Meaning on Hold
Why texts for foundational skills can also build knowledge. Integrating automaticity with comprehension, TextProject’s text sets allow for rich learning opportunities. Teachers should select texts that foster word recognition and knowledge development. read more
When Texts Build on One Another
From isolated reading experiences to cumulative knowledge. By engaging with related themes across multiple texts, students develop vocabulary, make meaningful connections, and refine their knowledge. This approach fosters deeper comprehension, allowing students to build on what they’ve learned in previous readings for a richer educational experience. read more
You Can’t Become Automatic at Something You Rarely Do
Why reading volume and word distribution matter. High-frequency words dominate texts, limiting exposure to others essential for comprehension. To enhance literacy, students need accessible, engaging texts that offer repeated encounters with various words while receiving targeted foundational skills instruction to decode effectively. read more
