


Putting decoding and encoding together, we can successfully sound out and spell words. This is breaking words into their sounds, or phonemes.

Spelling specifically involves a process called phoneme segmentation. In order to successfully read and write, we need to decode (sound out) words to read, as well as encode them (pull sounds apart and match letters to sounds) to spell. This week we discuss teaching encoding, or spelling.Įncoding, or spelling, is the opposite side of the same coin as decoding. This series is for those new to the field of literacy, beginning tutors or those who would just like a refresher. Welcome to our Back to Basics series! In this series we explore some of the foundational methods, practices and terminology for teaching reading and writing.
