WHAT IS THE SPEECH TO PRINT APPROACH?

The Speech-to-Print approach (S2P) is also known as Linguistic Phonics (LP), or Structured Linguistic Literacy (SLL). While Linguistic Phonics or Structured Linguistic Literacy share many basic principles of Structured Literacy, they differ in delivery of instruction. It is an approach that teaches sounds in words are represented by print (letters).

This approach was influenced by the works of cognitive psychologist, Diane McGuinness. Her work led to the creation of several programs. Some of these programs has been around for at least 20 years. A few examples of programs using this approach include Phono-Graphix, Sounds-Write, Reading Simplified, and EBLI.

There are 4 essential concepts:

1. The individual sounds in words are represented by symbols on the page from left to right;

2. A sound can be spelled with 1, 2, 3, or even 4 letters;

3. A sound can be spelled in multiple ways; and

4. One spelling can represent multiple sounds.

The Structured Linguistic Literacy approach is known to provide accelerated and efficient instruction, and reduces cognitive overload for children with low working memory.

Here are some useful links:

https://on.dystinct.org/how-and-why-a-structured-linguistic-literacy-approach-closes-the-gap-quickly-nora-chahbazi/#:~:text=The%20Structured%20Linguistic%20Literacy%20approach%20teaches%20the%20logic%20of%20the,approaches%20to%20teaching%20foundational%20reading.

https://readingsimplified.com/speech-to-print-third-way/

https://eblireads.com/science-of-reading/

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For more information about the Speech to Print approach, watch "How and Why a Structured Linguistic Literacy Approach Closes the Gap" by Nora Chahbazi.

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