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The idea of Science of Reading is the result of numerous studies that have been conducted across the world over the last few years in a variety of languages. Science of Reading explains how proficient reading and writing develop, why some individuals have difficulties, and how we may assess and teach these skills most effectively. By preventing and intervening for reading difficulties, we will improve the outcomes of the students. Science of Reading is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing (Science of Reading Defining Guide, n.d.) . The study of science in reading has become a growing interest in education at this time in history. In my opinion, reading science has gained heightened interest because it emphasizes early intervention for students who are experiencing reading difficulties, as well as continuous assessment and progress monitoring in order to ensure that all students are making progress in their reading. As an example, in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, which leads to a comprehensive study of language comprehension and word recognition that results in the development of a proficient reader. I also believe that taking an interest in this area will assist educators in identifying their children who have learning disabilities and in identifying the areas in which their children are weak as well as their areas of strength. In the video, the statement "Our brains are not wired to read" was addressed to explain that human brains did not develop specifically for reading, since reading and writing are relatively recent inventions. The Science of Reading video states that our brains are wired for oral language. (Hasbrouck, 2019) This is true because when we are born, we rely on language to help us learn daily activities, speaking, etc. As babies, we learn more oral language from our parents and by

listening to them speak, but we do not have the ability to read or understand comprehension as yet (Hasbrouck, 2019). I believe that reading is a complex process that requires systematic instruction in order to be mastered within one's brain. We must be taught the necessary interventions and procedures to become skilled readers in language comprehension and word recognition in order to wire our brains on reading. Reflecting on Noah's statement, "School just hurts me," I would take that statement seriously and use it to improve the way I teach. Noah's feelings are understandable, as each student's experience with education is unique, and some students may find it more challenging than others. My goal would be to understand why Noah feels this way. Would this be due to him having difficulty with a certain subject, feeling overwhelmed, or having conflict with peers or teachers? In my opinion, identifying the root cause of the problem is the first step towards resolving it. Based on the issues identified, I would tailor my teaching approach to suit his needs. It may be helpful to make the subject more engaging and understandable for him if he is having difficulty with a particular subject. As well, I would encourage him to let me know how he feels about school and what concerns he has. Ensure that he has the opportunity to express his feelings, and that I am able to understand his perspective. To ensure that he receives the appropriate support, I would work closely with his parents. I would regularly check in with him to see if the changes are helping and adjust my approach were needed. By internalizing Noah’s statement, I can better serve not only him but also other students who might be feeling the same way. Creating a supportive and positive learning environment. As I was watching the video, “The Science of Reading” the biggest take aways I found was he tweet from the U.S Department of Education. It states, “The U.S. rank 23 rd in reading, 25 th in science, and 40 th in math. Two out of three of our 4 th graders can’t read at grade level. We are

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