Literacy Timeline EDLL 314

  • 750 BCE

    The Origin of the English Alphabet

    The origin of the english alphabet stemmed in 750 BC when the greeks decided to add vowels to the Phoenician alphabet. This action caused the greeks to have finished what is considered to be the true initial alphabet. (Major Development)
  • Books Placed in Classrooms

    During the 17th century, books were first brought over from England. The famous book the English Protestant Tutor was being reprinted by Boston publishers as The New England Primer. The Puritans' mistrust of free speech and their fixation on youthful sinfulness contributed to the Primer's rote memorization foundation. this was one of the first books in the classroom. (Major Development)
  • Maria Montessori

    Her early reading instruction includes learning the sounds of letters more than the names of letters, with the help of cards that have raised textured letters that children trace with their fingers as they make the sounds. (Important Theorist)
  • Richard Allington

    Richard believes the quality of classroom instruction is the most critical factor in improving reading achievement. He increased independent reading with appropriate-level texts and make sure to continuously allow teacher development which fosters a love of reading and improves student outcomes. (Important Theorist)
  • Science of Reading Law Passed in SC

    The Science of Reading Law being passed in South Carolina is in place to ensure that all students will eventually understand texts that are grade level appropriate, each student receives focused, efficient comprehension support from the classroom teacher and, if necessary, additional support from a reading interventionist. (Important Law)
  • Phonics are not the only thing students should focus on in reading

    In 2023, once the Science of Reading laws were passed another part of that law came out stating that although it's a crucial foundational skill for reading, phonics—the connection between written letters and spoken sounds—is by no means the only one that counts. Along with other essential components, students require broad and deep vocabulary, chances to practice spoken language, and background knowledge that aids in comprehension of what they read. (Important Law)
  • References One

    Schwartz, S. (2024, September 5). Which states have passed “Science of Reading” laws? What’s in them? Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/which-states-have-passed-science-of-reading-laws-whats-in-them/2022/07
    Smith, S. (2024, April 23). The Origin of the English Alphabet (and all its 26 letters). Day Translations Blog. https://www.daytranslations.com/blog/origin-english-alphabet/
  • References Three

    For Maria Montessori and Richard Allington, the information I received is from the powerpoints that we did in class, also I was not able to add the references underneath the summaries due to a letter count issue so I created events instead!
  • References Two

    Glavin, C. (n.d.). History of Educational Textbooks in the United States | K12 Academics. https://www.k12academics.com/history-education-united-states/textbooks#:~:text=In%20the%2017th%20century%2C%20the%20schoolbooks%20were%20brought,under%20the%20title%20of%20The%20New%20England%20Primer.
    Schwartz, S. (2024a, January 2). The “Science of Reading” in 2023: 4 Important Developments. Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2023-4-important-developments/