Today, we are talking about the importance of oral language. Oral language serves as the foundation to the pillars of literacy, and without it, students struggle to learn to read. 

Here are links to a few of the things we mention in today's episode: 

Gracie's Corner Phonics Song: https://youtu.be/8N52qAvsHPw

The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading by Christopher Such: Amazon.com: The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading (Corwin Ltd): 9781529764161: Such, Christopher: Books

A little information on clipping sounds can be found here: Letter Sound Pronunciation & The Importance of Clipping Sounds - Informed Literacy

Tips for Teachers youTube video featuring Christopher Such: https://youtu.be/03XZFaQyqJU