Diagram titled "The Roots of Literacy" showing a tree with roots labeled as metacognition, fluency, word recognition & spelling, writing process, comprehension & writing, vocabulary & morphology, and oral language.

The Root Collection

This curated collection of free resources includes literacy assessments and instructional tools to support an MTSS structure and implement the 5 roots of literacy.  

Whether you're curious about science of reading tools or looking to enhance your MTSS systems, these resources put evidence-based practices within easy reach.

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FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY

  • RLD Scope & Sequence (continually updated - includes step-by-step video tutorials & teaching tools for every concept)

Morphology:

Assessments:

Heart Words:

RTI:

Fluency:

Letter Formation:

Other: