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Overview Of The Reading Revolution™
Five-Point Philosophy
Five key philosophical points underlie the Reading Revolution™ methodology. Together, they create an approach to teaching and learning that produces exceptional results. Follow the Learn More links for in-depth discussions of each of the five principles.
- Meet the needs of all students. Being aware of individual learning styles or strengths gives clues to a teacher on how to best reach all students. In addition to visual cues, teachers can employ auditory, kinesthetic, linguistic, musical, mathematical, spatial, interpersonal, and intrapersonal cues. Learn More
- Use the Socratic method. Reading Revolution™ is strongly rooted in the Socratic method; students discover rules and patterns and solve problems themselves. This teaching method allows students to develop their own critical and logical thinking skills while learning to read, leading to increased confidence and self-esteem. Learn More
- Use games and action for an exciting learning experience and stronger retention of material. Although some educators and parents see games and other play as rewards for skill mastery, Reading Revolution™ treats them as vital and central learning exercises. Games require students to engage both their minds and bodies, which promotes learning and retention.
Further, teaching through a wide range of activities motivates students to practice skills over and over without losing interest. Repetition of skills through different activities is an essential part of the learning process and is particularly relevant for those who need additional practice to reach mastery. Learn More
- Improve reading skills by reading controlled texts and inspire new readers with good literature. Each time students learn to sound out longer or more complex words, they practice their new skills by reading stories with controlled vocabulary. Readers gain confidence and motivation when they discover that they can actually begin reading in phonetically tailored texts. In addition to short stories, controlled texts include a following directions game called Crazy Directions, a reading question game called Ask a Silly Question, and Treasure Hunt clues. Reading Revolution™ also encourages the use of literature from the start to inspire students and ignite their excitement about reading. A literature-based reading system quickly engages students in the beauty of language and the fascination of a well-told story. Learn More
- Implement a thorough, systematic, and balanced reading program. The Reading Revolution™ pedagogy is presented in a thorough and systematic manner that includes explicit, step-by-step skill instruction in phonemic awareness, sound-letter recognition, word recognition, decoding and encoding, fluid and expressive oral reading, as well as age-appropriate comprehension skills. Learn More