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Decoding Strategies
Research
Inside the Classroom
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Strategies Used
1. Explicit phonics instruction
2. Elkonin Boxes
3. Letter tiles
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The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you'll go.
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-Dr. Seuss
Purpose:
When individuals read, the reader must have word recognition strategies to support vocabulary attainment and reading comprehension skills. Without word recognition skills, individuals struggle to decode unknown words in order to effectively read. Without the ability to decode words, readers would not be able to read words and as a result, would not be able to comprehend what the message of the word or words are trying to say.
Decoding:
Decoding is the process in which an individual looks at the letter and turns the letters into sounds. In order to decode the words, individuals turn the letters into sounds and then blend the sounds to pronounce or decode the word (Meyerson, & Kulesza, 2002). Decoding is important because it is the foundation on which all other reading instruction builds. When students learn to decode words, reading fluency increases, and their overall reading comprehension will be better. I wanted to ensure my students had the necessary decoding skills necessary for them to be able to read and comprehend text.
Literature Review: Activities
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