The Simple View of Reading and the Year 1 Phonics Check

Overview

This document explains the Simple View of Reading. It gives teachers a framework to map student strengths and areas of need with the two key factors required for reading comprehension: word recognition (decoding) and language comprehension.

Who is this document for?

Foundation to Year 2 teachers; school leaders

What will you learn?

What the Simple View of Reading is.

How to use the Simple View of Reading to identify student needs.

How to use the Simple View of Reading to differentiate student learning.

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