Reading is a constellation of complex processes, which can be tough to manage for a beginning reader. G. Reid Lyon identifies the processes involved in reading, and describes how each is crucial for reading success. Two commonly confused terms, phonics and phonemic awareness, are defined and exemplified. Lyon also emphasizes the emotion involved in success and failure for beginning readers.
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Reflect on the following:
What feelings did you get while watching this video? How does the information from Dr. Lyon connect to your experience? Why would you want to share this information on the reading process to other teachers, and how might you go about the task of sharing with your colleagues?
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