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. Would you rather read than watch? You can find the blog post version of this video here: https://www.myprimaryparadise.com/2024/05/01/decoding-encoding/ Be sure to follow so you don't miss each week's new video. You can find a cheat sheet and student posters to go along with this series here: https://www.myprimaryparadise.com/shop/phonics-rules-resources/ Download the other resources featured in this episode here: 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