Progress Simplifying the science of reading Complete & Continue Next Lesson Learn More Lessons 13 Lessons Lesson 1: When and why was reading invented? Lesson 2: Is reading natural? Lesson 3: How does the brain learn to read? Lesson 4: Why are writing systems called codes? Lesson 5: How does the brain decode written symbols? Lesson 6: What is the most effective way to teach reading? Lesson 7: How does sound-based reading instruction affect the brain? Lesson 8: What is the best way to help kids focus on the sound structures of words? Lesson 9: What is Sound and Say Spelling? Lesson 10: How does Sound and Say Spelling teach kids to read? Lesson 11: How does Sound and Say Spelling train the reading brain? Lesson 12: Summary and Conclusion Congratulations!!! Simplifying the science of reading Complete & Continue Next Lesson Learn More Lessons Lesson 7: How does sound-based reading instruction affect the brain?