54. The Science of Reading Goes Beyond Decoding

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’m sharing a tool, known as the Icons of Depth and Complexity, for getting our students to think deeply about the texts we read, events we discuss, and situations we encounter.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This simple tool for helping students access and apply higher-order thinking skills is a game changer for so many reasons! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">🌟🌟🌟 Spelling lessons not sticking for your students? Learn how a few easy shifts to science-informed spelling can make a world of difference! Enrollment in Stronger Spelling: Small Steps for Teachers of Big Kids is now open. Visit <a href= "https://www.appleblossomteachers.com/spelling" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AppleBlossomTeachers.com/spelling</a> to learn more and join the fun!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Resources and links mentioned:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">An <a href= "https://kern.org/tln/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/sites/35/2020/10/Reagan-Elementary-School-Depth-and-Complexity.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">introduction to the icons</a> from Kern County Office of Education</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ian Byrd's Byrdseed <a href= "https://www.byrdseed.com/introducing-depth-and-complexity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">intro to the icons for teachers</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ian Byrd's Byrdseed suggestions for <a href= "https://www.byrdseed.com/introduce-depth-complexity-icons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">introducing the icons to students</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Post from Naomi O'Brien (Read Like A Rockstar Teaching)<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/CjB3w3mPSwz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">introducing Change Over Time with example prompts</a></span></li> </ul>