dekoodattava

Dekoodattava is a Finnish term that translates to "decodable" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of reading instruction, referring to reading materials that are specifically designed to help emergent readers practice and apply their knowledge of letter-sound correspondences, also known as phonics.

Decodable texts typically contain a limited set of letter-sound relationships that have been explicitly taught. This allows young learners to use their phonics skills to sound out unfamiliar words independently, fostering a sense of accomplishment and building reading fluency. The words in decodable readers are often high-frequency words and words that follow predictable phonetic patterns.

The purpose of decodable texts is to provide structured practice for developing readers. By encountering words they can decode, children gain confidence and solidify their understanding of how letters represent sounds. This systematic approach to reading instruction is a cornerstone of many phonics-based reading programs.

The term "dekoodattava" highlights the direct relationship between the text's content and the reader's ability to sound out the words. It emphasizes the controlled and progressive nature of the reading material, ensuring that learners are not overwhelmed and can successfully apply the phonetic skills they are acquiring.