Summary In this episode, Hugh Catts discusses two popular reading models: the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough's Reading Rope. The Simple View of Reading highlights the importance of word recognition and language comprehension in reading comprehension. It emphasizes that if a child struggles in one area, it will affect their overall reading comprehension. Scarborough's Reading Rope provides a more detailed breakdown of the components involved in reading, including background knowledge, vocabulary, language structures, verbal reasoning, strategies, and literacy knowledge. Both models help educators understand the complexity of reading and the interaction between different components. Takeaways The Simple View of Reading emphasizes the importance of word recognition and language comprehension in reading comprehension.Scarborough's Reading Rope provides a more detailed breakdown of the components involved in reading.Both models highlight the complexity of reading and the interaction between different components.Effective reading instruction should focus on developing both word recognition and language comprehension skills.Resources Ep. 177: The Five Pillars of Reading with Hugh CattsFollow researcher Hugh Catts on Twitter (or X)The Simple View of Reading  Scarborough’s Reading Rope ICYMI: Ep. 118: Rethinking Reading Comprehension with Researcher Hugh Catts Connect with us Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Don't miss an episode! Sign up for FREE bonus resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.