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The essentials of literacy instruction.

Literacy is the foundation of learning across all disciplines. For several years, the Science of Reading has been dominating the national conversation about literacy, with phonics at its center.

As research and knowledge continue to evolve, it’s time to expand our definition of what science-based reading instruction entails. Let’s start thinking in terms of the Science of Literacy—a phrase that encompasses the Science of Reading, the Science of Writing, and Knowledge Building more broadly. Because together, these bodies of research unlock the wide array of interrelated skills needed to build strong readers, writers, and thinkers. And the more you write, the better you read, the more you understand. Together, we can apply the Science of Literacy to help students explore their curiosities, develop their interests, and share them with the world.

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Learning from the Experts

We’re honored to partner with renowned experts and researchers—including McGraw Hill curriculum authors Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, Dr. Douglas Fisher, and Dr. Timothy Shanahan—to explore and apply the Science of Literacy.

In this video, hear from Dr. Hasbrouck about how she cuts through the noise when it comes to competing guidance on the Science of Reading.

Science of Literacy Library

Enjoy free access to our collection of videos, blogs, research papers, and practical classroom resources! Our library is aimed to increase your knowledge of Science of Literacy topics such as the Science of Reading, writing, and building knowledge.

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  • Science of Reading Deep dive

    Learn more about the research behind the Science of Reading and discover related frameworks.

    Learn more about the research behind the Science of Reading and discover related frameworks.
  • Watch playlist: Science of Reading Questions Answered

    Hear insights from literacy experts about relating well-known frameworks to the Science of Reading, using research to support multilingual learners, and more.

    Hear insights from literacy experts about relating well-known frameworks to the Science of Reading, using research to support multilingual learners, and more.
  • Exploring Science of Reading Myths video

    Experts discuss Science of Reading misconceptions and share tips for applying research-based instructional strategies.

    Experts discuss Science of Reading misconceptions and share tips for applying research-based instructional strategies.
  • Read how you can bring instructional moves supported by the Science of Reading into your secondary classroom.

    Read how you can bring instructional moves supported by the Science of Reading into your secondary classroom.
  • Learn how to help multilingual learners develop the language and literacy skills that will put them on an equal footing with their peers.

    Learn how to help multilingual learners develop the language and literacy skills that will put them on an equal footing with their peers.
  • Support English Learners with instruction that addresses their unique needs by looking to the Science of Reading.

    Support English Learners with instruction that addresses their unique needs by looking to the Science of Reading.
  • Science of Reading and Multilingual Learners

    Learn from multilingual education experts on best practices to support multilingual learners in your classroom.

    Learn from multilingual education experts on best practices to support multilingual learners in your classroom.
  • Explore key takeaways and practical tips from our “Supporting Multilingual Learners with the Science of Reading” session.

    Explore key takeaways and practical tips from our “Supporting Multilingual Learners with the Science of Reading” session.
  • The Importance of Knowledge Building in Literacy

    Learn how to build knowledge and support reading comprehension from literacy expert Dr. Douglas Fisher.

    Learn how to build knowledge and support reading comprehension from literacy expert Dr. Douglas Fisher.
  • Students in classroom setting looking at a globe

    Discover how a strong knowledge building framework to ELA helps ensure students have access to rich and motivating instruction.

    Discover how a strong knowledge building framework to ELA helps ensure students have access to rich and motivating instruction.
  • Student in class writing on paper with pencil

    Learn more about disciplinary literacy and gain strategies to help students read and write about disciplinary text.

    Learn more about disciplinary literacy and gain strategies to help students read and write about disciplinary text.
  • The Power of Knowledge Building in Secondary Education, With Dr. Doulas Fisher

    Explore the power of knowledge-building in middle and high school to expand understanding and foster learning across content areas.

    Explore the power of knowledge-building in middle and high school to expand understanding and foster learning across content areas.
  • What we Know About the Science of Writing

    In this webinar, literacy experts Dr. Steve Graham, Dr. Karen Harris, and Dr. Young-Suk Kim provide practical tips to build strong writers in the classroom and beyond.

    In this webinar, literacy experts Dr. Steve Graham, Dr. Karen Harris, and Dr. Young-Suk Kim provide practical tips to build strong writers in the classroom and beyond.
  • The Science of Effective Writing Instruction

    Explore the 10 key elements of an effective elementary writing program in this whitepaper from leading literacy expert, Dr. Timothy Shanahan.

    Explore the 10 key elements of an effective elementary writing program in this whitepaper from leading literacy expert, Dr. Timothy Shanahan.
  • Learn more about effective writing instruction and gain strategies to help students become successful writers from elementary to high school.

    Learn more about effective writing instruction and gain strategies to help students become successful writers from elementary to high school.
  • Six Steps to Creating a Supportive Writing Environment with Dr. Steven Graham

    Discover six simple steps you can incorporate in your classroom to create a supportive writing environment from writing expert Dr. Steve Graham.

    Discover six simple steps you can incorporate in your classroom to create a supportive writing environment from writing expert Dr. Steve Graham.
  • Foundational Literacy: What the Research Says About Phonological Awareness

    Find out more about the importance of phonological awareness and related recommendations for instruction.

    Find out more about the importance of phonological awareness and related recommendations for instruction.
  • Understanding Multimodal Instruction in PreK-5 Literacy

    Read about how multimodal instruction supports learners and discover multimodal practices for your classroom.

    Read about how multimodal instruction supports learners and discover multimodal practices for your classroom.
  • Science of Reading in the Secondary Classroom  video

    Learn about the Science of Reading at grades 6–12 and explore high-leverage classroom strategies for secondary educators.  

    Learn about the Science of Reading at grades 6–12 and explore high-leverage classroom strategies for secondary educators.  
  • The Gradual Release of Responsibility Model in Literacy  video

    Watch experts discuss effective implementation of the gradual release model in literacy instruction.

    Watch experts discuss effective implementation of the gradual release model in literacy instruction.
  • Exploring the Reading Writing Connection at K-12

    Drs. Steve Graham and Karen Harris explore the reading-writing connection across K–12, including close reading to support writing at K–5 and writing instruction best practices.

    Drs. Steve Graham and Karen Harris explore the reading-writing connection across K–12, including close reading to support writing at K–5 and writing instruction best practices.
  • young student writing in notebook

    Discover insights on how reading leads to writing, as well as research-based methods to support the development of student writing skills.

    Discover insights on how reading leads to writing, as well as research-based methods to support the development of student writing skills.
  • student getting book off of shelf

    This post discusses interrelated reading and writing skills and offers best practices for strengthening the reading-writing connection in your literacy instruction.

    This post discusses interrelated reading and writing skills and offers best practices for strengthening the reading-writing connection in your literacy instruction.
  • Join Dr. Douglas Fisher as he discusses how to build value for writing and transform instruction so that it takes a front seat in your classroom.

    Join Dr. Douglas Fisher as he discusses how to build value for writing and transform instruction so that it takes a front seat in your classroom.
  • student in library reading a book

    Explore the importance of background knowledge and discover ways to support student application of knowledge in the secondary classroom.

    Explore the importance of background knowledge and discover ways to support student application of knowledge in the secondary classroom.
  • young students reading books in a library setting

    Dr. Doug Fisher discusses the key role knowledge plays in literacy achievement, including the interplay between building and activating knowledge.

    Dr. Doug Fisher discusses the key role knowledge plays in literacy achievement, including the interplay between building and activating knowledge.
  • Hear from literacy experts on building and activating knowledge across K–12 and learn about the relationships between knowledge, technology, and educational equity.

    Hear from literacy experts on building and activating knowledge across K–12 and learn about the relationships between knowledge, technology, and educational equity.
  • Learning to read - Reading to learn

    Find practical tips for helping students as they shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.”

    Find practical tips for helping students as they shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.”
  • Why Instructional Routines Work

    Find insights into how and why routines are effective.

    Find insights into how and why routines are effective.
  • Impactful Classroom Routines PDF image

    Dive into this list of classroom routines to bolster learning and engagement.

    Dive into this list of classroom routines to bolster learning and engagement.
  • The Science of Reading Classroom Management and Routines for Multilingual Learners

    Learn how routines can support the multilingual learners in your classroom.

    Learn how routines can support the multilingual learners in your classroom.
  • How to Leverage Student Collaboration during the Gradual Release

    Discover how including partner talk in the “I Do, We Do, You Do” model can increase student engagement.

    Discover how including partner talk in the “I Do, We Do, You Do” model can increase student engagement.
  • Student at desk writing

    Explore how to provide students with helpful feedback on writing assignments.

    Explore how to provide students with helpful feedback on writing assignments.
  • student sitting at desk writing in workbook

    Bolster writing instruction with insights on sharing feedback, connecting reading and writing, and more.

    Bolster writing instruction with insights on sharing feedback, connecting reading and writing, and more.
  • Characteristics of Effective Writing video

    Dive deeper into effective writing instruction across Grades K–12 with guidance from Dr. Steve Graham.

    Dive deeper into effective writing instruction across Grades K–12 with guidance from Dr. Steve Graham.
  • Encourage strong peer reviews with this printable poster sharing rules and reminders.

    Encourage strong peer reviews with this printable poster sharing rules and reminders.

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