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1000 BCE
Creation of the alphabet/ Phoenician alphabet
This is the birth of the alphabet. It is called the Phoenician alphabet. This system was the first alphabet system. The symbols represented letters and sounds. It consisted of 22 constants and no vowels. -
Johann Pestalozzi
Pestalozzi theory was that children should learn in a familiar setting. He believed that children should read and write on their own. In addition, he believed that teachers should create an environment that boost children to read. -
Silent reading / reading assessment
William Gray was the first person to develop this type of assessment. This reading assessment is used for comprehension. This test begins with oral and silent reading. Adding on, this assessment was the first oral reading assessment. It measures the students' rate of oral reading ability. -
Maria Clay
Maria's theory was called the "emergent literacy theory. Maria believed that children learned literacy through models. She believed early literacy begins at home. In addition, she believed that the models would help children learn reading and writing. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This act holds schools responsible for how children learn and their achievements. This act is for grades k-12. Additionally, this act helps ensure teachers make sure students' reading process is met so their students can succeed. -
South Carolina Read to Succeed Act
This act was created in 2015 to show literacy performance in South Carolina. This act ensures that every child is reading at their grade level. Adding on, The South Carolina Read to Succeed Act wants students to read proficiently so they can succeed in life.