3-Literacy

Literacy Instruction in Third Grade 

Scarborough’s Reading Rope provides a clear framework for understanding the complexities involved in reading. It consists of two main strands: lower strands related to Language Comprehension and upper strands focused on Word Recognition. Both of these components are crucial as they contribute to students' development of fluency and comprehension, enabling them to tackle more complex texts across various subjects.

By the time students reach third grade, they begin transitioning from learning to read towards reading to learn. This transition demands solid foundational skills in both word recognition and language comprehension. Emphasizing fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies is essential for third graders to strengthen these skills, which in turn enhances their confidence and ability to engage with challenging texts effectively.