Decoding and Encoding: Understanding the Differences and Teaching Strategies

Decoding and encoding are both important for strong literacy development. Let's explore what it means to decode and encode in English, how each process happens in our brain, what students need to know to decode and encode fluently, and 10 strategies for teaching decoding and encoding.

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You can find a cheat sheet and student posters to go along with this series here: https://www.myprimaryparadise.com/shop/phonics-rules-resources/

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Decodable Partner Plays- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Decodable-Phonics-Partner-Plays-Fluency-Practice-BUNDLE-9901512

Decodable Fluency Passages- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fluency-Passages-First-Grade-All-Year-9788791

Decodable Readers Set 1- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Decodable-Readers-Science-of-Reading-Jolly-Phonics-Compatible-Set-1-8732254

Decodable Readers Set 2- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Decodable-Readers-Science-of-Reading-Jolly-Phonics-Compatible-Set-2-8737229