What is the Simple View of Reading?

What Is the Simple View of Reading? | A Must-Know Framework for Teachers & Homeschoolers

Are you looking for a clear, research-based way to understand how children learn to read? Our latest YouTube video breaks down The Simple View of Reading—a powerful framework that every educator and homeschooler should know. Whether you're teaching in a classroom or supporting your child at home, this model helps you pinpoint exactly where a reader is struggling—and how to help them grow.

🎥 Watch it now:👉 What Is the Simple View of Reading?

Why It Matters?

The Simple View of Reading has been around since the 1980s, but many educators and parents are just now discovering how practical it is. The model shows that reading comprehension = decoding × language comprehension.

✅ Decoding is the ability to read the words on the page.

✅ Language comprehension is the ability to understand spoken language.

If either one is weak, reading comprehension will suffer.

In this video, we:

Break down the two essential components
Explain how they work together
Show how this view helps us support struggling readers
Give real-life classroom and homeschool examples

Who Is This For?

✔️ K–8 teachers looking to deepen their understanding of the Science of Reading

✔️ Reading specialists and interventionists

✔️ Homeschool parents who want to build strong literacy foundations

✔️ Administrators and curriculum leaders seeking to align instruction with evidence-based practices

Don’t Miss This!

📌 This video is a great introduction to structured literacy and the Science of Reading movement. Whether you're brand new to these concepts or need a quick refresher, it's a must-watch!

👇 Click here to watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOKkm338mVE

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