Module 4: Activity 2

Take a look at the NRP Report Summary:
http://www.nationalreadingpanel.org/Publications/summary.htm
and Allington’s response:
http://www.hcd.hr/conference/key_allington_eng.pdf
Which NRP topic area(s) or “missing pillar(s)” that Allington describes do you find to be most vital for children’s literacy success? Why?

I think the most vital for literacy success is "matching kids with appropriate texts" from Allington. When children are learning to read it can be a grueling process, and if they are asked to read something way higher than they are capable it can cause students to shut down and give up. You never want to frustrate a learning reader to the point where they hate reading. It is better to start small and work your way up. If a student doesn't understand what they are reading and can't make it through a book, they are not learning anything or gaining anything from the text. This can be detrimental to your classroom. Learners need to feel successful!