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the reading brain
the network of brain regions that work together to decode, comprehend, and
interpret written language
decoding
the process of using knowledge of letter sound relationships
(grapheme phoneme correspondence) to translate written
, symbols (graphemes) into spoken language (phonemes) and
recognize words
literacy
the ability to read, write, and understand information, enabling effective
communication and comprehension
paraphrase
rewording what someone says in your own words to show understanding
opinion writing
a type of writing where the author expresses their personal beliefs, thoughts,
or viewpoints on a specific topic
performance standards
, standards that describe the level of proficiency or achievement students
should demonstrate in relation to the content standards
conventions
accepted rules and norms that govern how text is written and
understood; these include grammar, spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, and formatting; help ensure that writing is clear,
coherent, and easily understood by readers
explicit instruction
a systematic and direct teaching approach where educators
clearly and directly teach specific concepts, skills, or strategies
involving providing clear explanations, modeling, guided
practice, and feedback to facilitate understanding and mastery
of the material
multi-sensory
the reading brain
the network of brain regions that work together to decode, comprehend, and
interpret written language
decoding
the process of using knowledge of letter sound relationships
(grapheme phoneme correspondence) to translate written
, symbols (graphemes) into spoken language (phonemes) and
recognize words
literacy
the ability to read, write, and understand information, enabling effective
communication and comprehension
paraphrase
rewording what someone says in your own words to show understanding
opinion writing
a type of writing where the author expresses their personal beliefs, thoughts,
or viewpoints on a specific topic
performance standards
, standards that describe the level of proficiency or achievement students
should demonstrate in relation to the content standards
conventions
accepted rules and norms that govern how text is written and
understood; these include grammar, spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, and formatting; help ensure that writing is clear,
coherent, and easily understood by readers
explicit instruction
a systematic and direct teaching approach where educators
clearly and directly teach specific concepts, skills, or strategies
involving providing clear explanations, modeling, guided
practice, and feedback to facilitate understanding and mastery
of the material
multi-sensory
