Structured Literacy is My Structure!

What Is Structured Literacy?

• What does it involve?

• How is it different from the ways that children are usually taught to read?

• Why is it effective for children with dyslexia and other learning difficulties?

“Structured literacy (SL) approaches emphasize highly explicit and systematic teaching of all important components of literacy. These components include both foundational skills (e.g., decoding, spelling) and higher-level literacy skills (e.g., reading comprehension, written expression). I couldn't agree more, Louise Spear-Swerling, PhD.