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LETRS Connection

For all schools, including those that use phonics-based programs such as LETRS, we fully support explicit PA and phonics instruction. For example, when r-controlled vowels are targeted in the LETRS curriculum, Talk to Read teachers demonstrate the relevance of r-controlled vowels present in the learners’ own vocabulary. In other words, teachers using Talk to Read contextualize the same skills, the same day—even during the same lesson if they so choose.

Phonemic awareness is an aural skill. Talk to Read is an aural program. Talk to Read strategically brings the power of dictation technologies (e.g., Alexa, Siri, talk to text) to the classroom. When learners dictate to their devices, their words appear on the screen. They get to watch phonemes become graphemes and thereby build grapho-phonemic skills (e.g., phonics). Talk to Read professional learning includes coaching to leverage these opportunities and maximize PA and phonics learning.

Talk to Read transcends content areas. Using Talk to Read, LETRS teachers can teach PA and phonics skills throughout math, science, social studies, literature, and writing lessons thus increasing time spent on PA and phonics skills as well as demonstrating their relevance across the curriculum.

Talk to Read supports English language learners. Using Talk to Read, LETRS teachers can teach PA and phonics skills within each learner’s language—even if the teacher doesn’t speak the learner’s language. 

Talk to Read provides differentiated instruction. Using Talk to Read, LETRS teachers contextualize each PA and phonics skill within each learner’s vocabulary. Some learners may exceed grade level vocabulary while others are below grade level. Regardless, all learners can use the same PA and phonics skills derived from their above, on, and below grade level vocabulary.

We seek to support teachers as they strive to unlock the world of reading and writing with their students.