Teaching Reading Is Rocket Science, 2020: What Expert Teachers of Reading Should Know and Be Able to Do
Louisa C. Moats
Short Description:
This foundational report synthesizes decades of reading research and outlines the essential knowledge and skills teachers need to effectively teach reading. It emphasizes the importance of explicit, systematic instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, language comprehension, and writing.
Literacy Components:
Science of Reading, Foundational Skills, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Assessment, Intervention
Topics:
Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, Teacher Knowledge, Reading Development, Reading Instruction, Dyslexia, Assessment, Intervention
Grade Levels:
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School Intervention, High School Intervention
Resource Type:
Research Report
Link:
https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/guide/teaching-reading-is-rocket-science-2020.pdf
Citation:
Moats, L. C. (2020). Teaching reading is rocket science, 2020: What expert teachers of reading should know and be able to do. American Federation of Teachers. https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/guide/teaching-reading-is-rocket-science-2020.pdf