Discover the essential structured literacy terms to help support your child's learning journey. Understanding these key concepts can aid in enhancing your participation in your child's literacy education.

Here is some key vocabulary related to structured literacy. You might find some of these terms in your child's report.

Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. It is crucial for early literacy development.

Phonics

Phonics involves connecting the sounds of spoken language with letters or letter combinations. It helps children decode words when reading and encode words when writing.

Vocabulary Development

Vocabulary development is the process of learning and understanding the meanings of words. It is essential for comprehension and effective communication.

Word Recognition

Word recognition is the ability to recognize and read familiar words automatically. It includes both heart words and decoding skills.

Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what is being read. It involves making meaning from text and connecting ideas.

Decoding

This is the ability to break down words into individual sounds, helping children read unfamiliar words.

Encoding

The opposite of decoding, encoding is the skill of translating sounds into written language, aiding children in spelling.

CVC Words

Stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant. These simple three-letter words (e.g., cat, dog) are crucial for early reading and writing.

Fluency

Fluency refers to the ability to read smoothly, accurately, and with expression. It enhances comprehension and enjoyment of reading.

Blending

Blending involves smoothly combining individual sounds together to pronounce a word. It is essential for reading fluency.

Segmenting

This is the opposite of blending, where children break words into individual sounds. It aids in spelling and decoding.