Science of Reading (International Dyslexia Association Ontario)

Description:

Reading models

Since the purpose of reading is to understand what we read, it is necessary to teach reading comprehension skills. However, it is important to recognize that decoding is a precursor skill to understanding.

Decoding/word recognition is the ability to accurately and quickly read the words on a page and it plays a critical role in reading comprehension.

When a child struggles with decoding, fluency is decreased, accuracy is compromised, errors occur, and the energy needed for comprehension is depleted by the effort required to simply decode.