Using Decodable Books to Teach Phonics and Word Recognition

Reading with fluency and comprehension is the ultimate goal of reading instruction. To become a fluent reader, students must first develop strong word recognition—the ability to identify words accurately and automatically. So, how can educators build this crucial skill? The solution lies in a powerful combination of effective instructional strategies and the right tools, especially decodable books.

In this insightful edWebinar with speaker Barbara Steinberg, we will unlock the secrets to successful phonics and word recognition instruction. You will discover how phonics instruction progresses seamlessly from the sub-word level to the phrase, sentence, and text levels. Furthermore, we’ll explore and apply the core principles of explicit, systematic instruction to maximize student learning immediately.

Key Takeaways for Effective Reading Instruction:

This session provides actionable strategies you can implement right away. You’ll learn how to:

• Evaluate instructional routines specifically designed to build both reading accuracy and automaticity.
• Develop effective strategies for fluency instruction using decodable texts.
• Examine practical small group lessons that demonstrate the power of decodable books for teaching phonics.

This session is essential for K-12 teachers, reading specialists, and school and district leaders who teach beginning reading or support older struggling readers. Don’t miss out! As a bonus, we will also share valuable, free resources to support your instruction.