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3. Word Study and Fluency

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•	Emergent literacy

•	Phonics

•	Accuracy and fluency


In this session, you will investigate and apply research-based principles of word study and fluency in early literacy.

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Learning Goals
At the end of this session, you will better understand:

•	concepts and research-based principles of effective work study

•	the difference between phonemic awareness and phonics

•	why fluency is important in begining reading instruction

•	issues and contreversies in word study instruction

"We don't know that there's one right way to teach phonics. We know that you must teach phonics. It's non-negotiable."

Jeanne R. Paratore

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