Research has shown that when the five pillars of reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) are systematically and effectively reinforced they increase reading proficiency among students.

Write a 750-1,000 word article for an education magazine explaining the science of reading to other educators. Include the following in your article:

• How the brain learns to read based on research (visual cortex, auditory cortex, etc.)
• Stages of reading and literacy development
• Explanation of the science of reading and how this applies to reading instruction

Support your submission with 2-3 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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Rubric Criteria

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How the Brain Learns to Read

30 points

Stages of Reading and Literacy Development

25 points

Science of Reading

25 points

Organization

10 points

Criteria Description

Organization

5. Target

10 points

The content is well-organized and logical. There is a sequential progression of ideas that relate to each other. The content is presented as a cohesive unit and provides the audience with a clear sense of the main idea.

4. Acceptable

8.7 points

The content is logically organized. The ideas presented relate to each other. The content provides the audience with a clear sense of the main idea.

3. Approaching

7.4 points

The content is not well organized even though it provides the audience with a sense of the main idea.

2. Insufficient

6.9 points

An attempt is made to organize the content, but the sequence is indiscernible. The ideas presented are compartmentalized and may not relate to each other.

1. No Submission

0 points

Not addressed.

Format/ Documentation

5 points

Mechanics of Writing

5 points

Total100 points