Embracing Literacy 2025 Events

Introduction:
This session builds upon an article by Dr. Maria Murray in The Reading League Journal (Jan/Feb 2021 issue) by highlighting an evidence-based instructional practice known as Word Chaining. Participants will walk away with knowledge of a practical tool to use with students building foundational word recognition skills and explore several resources and frameworks for thinking through the selection of evidence-based practices.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe why scientifically-based instructional practices are important and examine a framework for selecting effective interventions for striving readers
2. Understand the research on word chaining (word building), the components that likely contribute to its effectiveness, and where to conceptualize it on Scarborough's Rope
3. Identify several ways to create word chains in the classroom and potential methods for scaffolding or intensifying the intervention to match students' needs

Credit Reflection Questions: Applying Learning to Practice

• What new insights did you gain from the presentation, and how did they connect to your existing knowledge or experience?
• In what ways did the presentation deepen or enhance your understanding of the topic?
• How do you plan to apply what you learned in your work? Who will benefit from it, and what changes or improvements do you expect to see?