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I've been refining the alignment of my controlled text passages, and this Daniel Boone passage represents a major improvement.

The decoding demands are more carefully aligned, while still allowing for richer vocabulary, stronger background knowledge, and more meaningful content.

This updated format includes:

📖 improved controlled text alignment
⭐ a Words to Know section for vocabulary support
🧠 quick comprehension questions

Controlled text should support decoding without stripping away interest, vocabulary, or ideas.

📌 Daniel Boone — Level 4
Curiosity Club · American Frontier #7

https://tlcdyslexiaservices.substack.com/p/daniel-boone-level-4

🇺🇸 America turns 250 this July — and we're celebrating with five weeks of the people who built it.
Daniel Boone. Lewis and Clark. Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Jefferson. George Washington on the Fourth.
One story a week. Short, fascinating, and written for curious learners - with accessibility at the forefront.
We're just getting started. Link in comments to subscribe free. 🎉

🎨 New Curiosity Club Newsletter: Vincent van Gogh

Did you know that one of the most famous artists in history struggled to find success during his lifetime?

This week, we're exploring the fascinating life of Vincent van Gogh—his artwork, his challenges, and the incredible legacy he left behind. It's a story of creativity, perseverance, and seeing the world through a different lens.

Take a journey with us and discover why Van Gogh's paintings continue to inspire people around the world. 🌻✨

https://tlcdyslexiaservices.substack.com/p/curiosity-club-issue-6-vincent-van

🎨 New Curiosity Club Newsletter: Vincent van Gogh

Did you know that one of the most famous artists in history struggled to find success during his lifetime?

This week, we're exploring the fascinating life of Vincent van Gogh—his artwork, his challenges, and the incredible legacy he left behind. It's a story of creativity, perseverance, and seeing the world through a different lens.

Summer can be one of the BEST times for dyslexic students to make meaningful progress.
Without the exhaustion and pressure of the regular school year, many students are finally able to:
• strengthen reading fluency
• improve spelling
• build confidence
• reduce frustration
TLC Dyslexia Services offers Barton-based structured literacy support for students K–college, along with support in writing, handwriting, and dyslexia-related math needs.
We currently have limited summer openings available.
Please feel free to message me with questions. I’m always happy to help guide families.

We are so excited to officially introduce Hunter Gordon to the TLC Dyslexia Services team!

Hunter holds a Master’s in Education and is currently pursuing Barton certification under direct supervision. She supports students in reading, writing, math, and related academic areas using structured, research-based approaches designed to help students build confidence and success.

Hunter brings such a warm, thoughtful, and encouraging presence to her students, and we are truly excited for the families who will get to work with her.

Please join us in giving Hunter a warm TLC welcome! 💙

We explored a land of ice… 🧊
Now it’s time for a new mystery.
This week’s Curiosity Club takes students to Antarctica
and shares the story of Ernest Shackleton.
It’s written in a clear, dyslexia-friendly format
and can be read aloud using your device’s “Read Aloud” feature.
Plus, there’s a fun mystery at the end
to spark curiosity for next week.

https://tlcdyslexiaservices.substack.com/p/curiosity-club-expedition-4-ernest

New in Curiosity Club 🌍

We just added a Level 4 controlled reading passage to go along with our Antarctica expedition ❄️

This matches Newsletter #3 on Antarctica and gives students a way to practice reading the topic with clear, decodable text.

Short, manageable, and connected to real-world learning.

👉 You can find it in our Controlled Text Library on Substack.

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Antarctica ❄️🌎

A place of ice, animals, and wonder.

This Curiosity Club expedition helps students
build reading skills while learning about the world —
in a way that feels calm, clear, and doable.

🔗 Link in comments