Structured literacy is the process of reading and writing with a specific structure in mind. This structure allows readers to understand the written word and to produce texts that are both coherent and effective.
Structured literacy is founded on the idea that readers can understand and produce texts if they know how to read and write within a specific framework. The framework typically includes:
1. A beginning, middle, and end. All texts must have a beginning, middle, and end, and each section must follow a specific pattern.
2. A coherent story. All texts must be organized around a coherent story, and each section must advance the story forward.
3. Effective writing. All texts must be effective and able to communicate the intended message.
Structured literacy can be learned in a variety of ways. Some people learn it by following specific, prescribed steps. Others learn it by trial and error. It is important to find a method that works best for you and allows you to learn the structure of the written word quickly.
