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This document provides educators with effective teaching strategies to enhance foundational literacy skills for K to 3 students in the Philippines. It discusses key concepts such as Scarborough's Reading Rope, automaticity in reading, and strategic reading, along with research-based strategies like using decodable texts and phonemic awareness activities. The resource also includes example activities to engage educators in implementing these strategies in their teaching practice.

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This document provides educators with effective teaching strategies to enhance foundational literacy skills for K to 3 students in the Philippines. It discusses key concepts such as Scarborough's Reading Rope, automaticity in reading, and strategic reading, along with research-based strategies like using decodable texts and phonemic awareness activities. The resource also includes example activities to engage educators in implementing these strategies in their teaching practice.

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Teaching Strategies in Building

Foundational Literacy Skills

Introduction
Foundational literacy skills are essential for young learners, particularly in the early years of
education. This resource aims to provide educators with effective teaching strategies that can
be employed to enhance literacy skills among students in the K to 3 MATATAG Curriculum in
the Philippines.

Key Concepts in Literacy Development

1. Scarborough's Reading Rope


Scarborough's Reading Rope is a model that illustrates the various components of reading and
literacy. The model consists of two main strands: word recognition (lower strand) and language
comprehension (upper strand).

- Word Recognition includes:


- Phonological Awareness: Understanding that words are made up of sounds.
- Decoding: The ability to sound out words.
- Sight Words: Recognizing frequently used words without needing to sound them out.

- Language Comprehension includes:


- Listening Comprehension: Understanding spoken language.
- Reading Comprehension: Making sense of written text.
- Oral Language Development: The ability to communicate thoughts verbally.

2. Automaticity in Reading
Automaticity refers to the ability to read words quickly and accurately without conscious effort.
This is crucial for fluency, which allows students to focus on comprehension rather than
decoding each word.

Strategies for Building Automaticity:


- Phonological Awareness Activities: Engage students in rhyming games, syllable counting,
and sound manipulation exercises.
- Sight Word Practice: Use flashcards and word walls to help students recognize high-
frequency words.

3. Strategic Reading
Strategic reading involves using specific strategies to enhance comprehension and engagement
with the text.

Strategies for Strategic Reading:


- Oral Language Development: Encourage discussions about stories to build vocabulary and
comprehension.
- Listening Comprehension: Use read-aloud sessions followed by questions to assess
understanding.
- Reading Comprehension: Teach students to summarize what they read and make
predictions about the text.

Research-Based Teaching Strategies

1. Use of Decodable Texts


Decodable texts are books that contain words that students can sound out based on their
phonics knowledge. These texts help reinforce the connection between sounds and letters.

2. Phonemic Awareness Activities


Activities that focus on phonemic awareness, such as blending and segmenting sounds, can
significantly improve students' reading abilities.

3. Contextualized Lesson Plans


Develop lesson plans that are relevant to students' lives and interests. For example, use local
stories or culturally relevant texts to engage students.

Example Activities

Activity 1: Scarborough Rope Completion


Objective: To understand the components of Scarborough's Reading Rope.
- Materials: Different colors of yarn.
- Instructions: Participants will weave the yarn to represent the upper and lower parts of the rope
and create a bracelet symbolizing the interconnectedness of reading components.

Activity 2: Matrix of Teaching Strategies


Objective: To analyze and document various teaching strategies.
- Instructions: Create a matrix that lists specific literacy strategies, their objectives, and how they
can be applied in different learning contexts.

Activity 3: Mini Teaching Demonstration


Objective: To practice teaching strategies in a collaborative setting.
- Instructions: Participants will demonstrate a selected literacy strategy and provide feedback to
peers.

Conclusion
Building foundational literacy skills is a multifaceted process that requires the use of diverse
teaching strategies. By understanding the components of literacy and employing research-
based strategies, educators can significantly enhance their students' reading and
comprehension abilities.

References
1. Teacher Training on Language Learning and Transition Training Guidebook.
2. Teacher Training on Effective Use of Early Grade Reading Materials Training Guidebook.
3. Training on Early Grade Multilingual Classrooms: Strengthening School-based Professional
Development for Quality Early Grade Instruction Training Guidebook.

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