Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ™
395 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 264 ratingsThis podcast is for educators interested in the science of reading who want to hear the latest research on teaching reading and writing and learn how to make it practical for your classroom. Our guests include some of the most well-known literacy researchers and experts, as well as teachers and leaders doing the hard work every day!
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[Listen Again] Ep. 96: What About Spelling? with Richard Gentry
April 19, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBFrom 3/4/2022 We’ve been asked about spelling and the connection to reading science more times than we can count. Today, we talk with expert J. Richard Gentry, author of Brain Words and blog contributor to Psychology Today: Raising Readers, Writers, and Spellers (An Expert Guide for Parents). He tells us all about spelling and how it connects to our speech and language system. Moreover, he supplies teachers with practical, meaningful, science of reading-aligned strategies to teach spellin...
Ep. 190: How to Teach Heart Words with Jessica Farmer (Quick Tips from our Teacher Friends)
April 12, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode, Jessica Farmer shares tips for teaching heart words. She explains the importance of blending and introduces the concept of continuous blending. Jessica defines heart words as high-frequency words with irregular or temporarily irregular spellings. She emphasizes the need to follow a scope and sequence and provides a routine for introducing new heart words. Jessica also discusses the process of orthographic mapping and suggests engaging activities for teaching heart words. She...
Ep. 189: Kindergartners Can Read CVC Words by November: Find Out How!
April 05, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBJulie VanLier and Dr. Svetlana Cvetkovic discuss their experiences and successes teaching phonics. They both highlight the importance of a speech-to-print approach and the impact it has had on their students' reading and spelling abilities. The conversation also delves into the principles of speech to print and the scope and sequence of instruction. They emphasize the importance of interleaving, where concepts are revisited over time. The integration of phonics into all aspects of reading ...
[Listen Again] Ep. 120: Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills with Julia Lindsey
March 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBFrom August 12, 2022 Talking with Dr. Julia Lindsey is like popping into the classroom next door to chat with your best teacher friend after school. On this podcast, Julia shares what evidence says that young readers need to know to help them decode words efficiently. We discuss foundational reading skills, starting with oral language and print concepts through multisyllabic word reading. Instructional swaps take this conversation to the classroom where Julia tells us what to swap to improv...
BONUS: Happy Schwa Day! with Yvette Manns
March 26, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBYvette Manns discusses the schwa and its importance. She shares insights from her book, The Not So Lazy Schwa, and explains how it helps children understand the schwa sound. Yvette also tells all about National Schwa Day, a holiday she created to celebrate language and literacy in schools. She provides suggestions for celebrating the day and highlights the resources available in the National Schwa Day toolkit. Takeaways The schwa is a neutral unstressed sound that is the most common soun...
Ep. 188: How to Teach Students to Read Irregular Words with Danielle Colenbrander & Katie Pace Miles
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBDanielle Colenbrander and Katie Pace-Miles discuss orthographic mapping, irregular word instruction, and the different terms used to describe high frequency and irregular words. They translate research about the effectiveness of different approaches to teaching irregular words. They also discuss the role of morphology - how understanding morphemes can help students decode and understand words. Takeaways Irregular words exist on a spectrum, ranging from completely regular to highly irregul...
Ep. 187: Understanding the Logic of English with Denise Eide
March 15, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBDenise Eide, author of Uncovering the Logic of English, helps us understand the logic of English! It actually makes a lot of sense... and can help your students learn to read and spell. Takeaways English spelling and decoding can be logical and systematic when taught with complete phonics rules. All words in English are decodable when the rules are understood. Incomplete knowledge of rules can lead to misconceptions and difficulties in reading and spelling. Teaching phonics rules expli...
Ep. 186: Top Tips for Using Sound Walls (Quick Tips from Our Teacher Friends)
March 08, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode, teacher Christina Winter, better known as Mrs. Winters Bliss on Instagram, talks about the practical application of sound walls in the classroom. She provides her top 3 tips and shares how sound walls can be used in instruction. She also provides ideas for how students can interact with sound walls, such as through dictation, chants, and games. Takeaways Sound walls can be used during direct instruction to introduce new phonemes and provide a reference for students. Stu...
Ep. 185: Understanding the How and Why of Sound Walls with Mary Dahlgren
March 01, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBSound wall expert Mary Dahlgren explains how sound walls differ from word walls, why it's important to teach all 44 speech sounds, and how sound walls can help students make sense of English. She shares evidence to support the use of sound walls in your classroom and gives practical advice for implementation. Takeaways Sound walls are an instructional tool to help students see and understand the 44 speech sounds of the English language. Sound walls provide a visual representation of the ...
Ep. 184: First Steps for Reading with Spencer Russell (Quick Tips from Our Teacher Friends)
February 23, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBSpencer Russell, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher and the founder of Toddlers Can Read, shares his motivation for teaching reading and emphasizes the importance of simplifying the teaching process. He provides practical tips for starting with letter sounds and engaging children in fun learning activities. Spencer also discusses the importance of assessing understanding and offers guidance on where to start when teaching letter sounds. Listeners can find Spencer on social media a...
Ep. 183: Aligning Phonemic Awareness Instruction to Research
February 16, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this conversation, Becky Pallone and Michael Hart discuss how their phonemic awareness instruction has evolved over time. They emphasize the importance of blending and segmenting as key skills in phonemic awareness and highlight the benefits of incorporating letters in phonemic awareness instruction. They will also provide practical tips for you! Takeaways Incorporating letters in phonemic awareness can strengthen letter-sound correspondence. Teachers should prioritize blending and s...
Ep. 182: Plain Talk Conference Recap
February 09, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBMelissa and Lori just returned from the Plain Talk About Literacy & Learning Conference in New Orleans and they will share their takeaways with YOU! Attendees called in while at the conference to share aha moments and key takeaways. You won't want to miss this one! 2024 Plain Talk Conference Presenters Podcast Episodes We Mentioned Episode 44: Elevating the Education Profession with The Right to Read Project Episode 116: Sonia Cabell on the Importance of Content-Rich ELA Instruction ...
Ep. 181: What Research Says About Phonemic Awareness with Matt Burns
February 02, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBMatt Burns discusses the importance of phonemic awareness in reading instruction. Phonemic awareness is an outcome of skilled reading, not a precursor, and it has a reciprocal relationship with reading. Matt also emphasizes the need to focus on decoding skills in second, third, and fourth grade, rather than solely on phonemic awareness. Matt provides practical takeaways for teachers and recommends additional resources for learning about phonemic awareness. Takeaways Phonemic awareness is a...
Ep. 180: Teaching the Alphabet with Shayne Piasta
January 26, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBShayne Piasta discusses best practices for teaching alphabet knowledge. She tells us what the research suggests about teaching letter names and sounds, why teaching a letter of the week may not be the most effective approach, and an order to teach letters. The best part? She shares concrete ideas and strategies for classroom practice. Takeaways Teach both letter names and sounds simultaneously. Consider the acrophonic principle, where the letter name gives clues to its sound. Avoid tea...
Ep. 179: The RAND Reading Model with Hugh Catts
January 19, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBSummary In this episode, the hosts discuss the RAND Model, a heuristic for thinking about reading comprehension. The model was developed in the late 1990s by the RAND Corporation in response to a need for more research on comprehension. The model considers three main components: the reader, the text, and the purpose or activity of reading. It emphasizes the active role of the reader in constructing meaning from the text and highlights the importance of text complexity, coherence, genre, and ...
Ep. 178: The Simple View and Scarborough’s Reading Rope with Hugh Catts
January 12, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBSummary 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,...
Ep. 177: The Five Pillars of Reading with Hugh Catts
January 05, 2024 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBSummary In this episode, the hosts discuss the five pillars from the National Reading Panel and their history. They explore the confusion that can arise from viewing these pillars as a model of how reading works. The role of fluency and the importance of differentiating instruction for the five pillars are also discussed. The conversation concludes with a reevaluation of the five pillars and a key takeaway to look beyond them. The next episodes will cover three other reading models. Takeaw...
#1 2023 Countdown: Ep. 143: Maximizing Small Group Reading Instruction
December 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBFROM MARCH 10, 2023 Today we’ll be talking to a team of authors about a recent article they published on small group instruction, titled Maximizing Small-Group Reading Instruction. We ask and answer important questions about small group instructional time: What is the appeal of small group reading instruction? Why has it been popular? What does the research say? What do we need to know about effective small-group reading instruction? What are some best practices? Resources Maximizing Sma...
Episode 176: Quick Q&A: Why Shouldn’t We Level Students and What Should We Do Instead?
December 26, 2023 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.13 MBWhy shouldn’t we level students? Professor and researcher Kristin Conradi-Smith from episode 143 says, “We lack research for differentiation by text levels.There's simply no support for it.” Teaching with a leveled reading, sometimes known as guided reading, approach isn’t the most effective way to teach or learn to read. Instead, we can Support students’ access to complex texts through scaffolds and building knowledge using language comprehension. Use students' prior knowledge and ...
#2 2023 Countdown: Ep. 142: Structured Literacy in Small Group Time
December 22, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBFROM FEBRUARY 24, 2023 In today’s episode, we discuss the structure and content of the literacy block. How can we teach using structured literacy in small groups? Kinder teacher Casey Jergens and author Natalie Wexler join us to connect theory and practice. Casey previously taught using a guided (leveled) reading approach with lots of small group time. In recent years, he’s switched to focus on Tier 1 instruction aligned to structured literacy, which supports access for all students. Reso...
Episode 175: Quick Q&A - What Does Research Say About Small Group Reading Instruction?
December 19, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MBWhat does the research say about small group reading instruction? Resources Episode 142: Structured Literacy in Small Group Time Episode 143: Maximizing Small Group Reading Instruction Maximizing Small Group Reading Instruction (Conradi-Smith, Amendum, Williams, 2022) Differentiated Literacy Instruction: Boondoggle or Best Practice? (Puzio, Colby, Nichols, 2020) Meta-Analyses of the Effects of Tier 2 Type Reading Interventions in Grades K-3 (Wanzek, et. al, 2016) Connect with us ...
#3 2023 Countdown: Ep. 153: Fluency Instruction and Assessment with Jan Hasbrouck
December 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBFROM JULY 7, 2023 Today we talk about fluency and assessment with Jan Hasbrouck. She shares tips and tricks for how to to best assess and teach fluency. She also debunks frequent fluency misunderstandings and explains the scientific evidence that underlies the Hasbrouck-Tindal Oral Reading Fluency Chart. Note: During the podcast, we mentioned we would link Jan’s previous studies on ORF. But… we want to make sure the most recent information (Fluency Norms Chart 2017 Update) is the one tha...
Episode 174: Unpacking the Knowledge Matters Review Tool with Sue Pimentel and Barbara Davidson
December 12, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIs your district adopting a new English language arts/literacy curriculum? Have you wondered how to tell if an ELA curriculum is “knowledge-building?” Today we’ll be talking to Barbara Davidson and Sue Pimentel about a new curriculum review tool from Knowledge Matters which can be a helpful guide when navigating the curriculum adoption process. Resources Knowledge Matters Campaign Curriculum Review Tool Marilyn Jager Adams Advancing Our Students’ Language and Literacy Melissa and Lori...
#4 2023 Countdown: Ep. 154: Fluency Instructional Routines with Nathaniel Swain
December 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBFROM JULY 14, 2023 What if you could unlock the secrets to fluency instruction in literacy, and transform your students into confident and skilled readers? Join us as we delve into this crucial topic with Nathaniel Swain, Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University in Australia, who shares his expertise on the three components of fluency: speed, accuracy, and prosody. Let's explore together how balancing speed with comprehension can make all the difference in today's digital age, where skimming ...
Episode 173: Quick Q&A: What Are Funds of Knowledge and How Are They Related to Background Knowledge?
December 05, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBFunds of Knowledge are the skills and knowledge gained by daily routines and practices, as well as cultural and historical interactions. It’s the social and cultural “stuff” that students know through personal experiences. Background knowledge is the amount of information or knowledge someone has on a topic. Both funds of knowledge and background knowledge give us connection points for learning, and they’re both considered types of prior knowledge. So what does this mean for instruction...
#5 2023 Countdown: Ep. 157: Reading Comprehension Blueprint with Nancy Hennessy
December 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBFROM AUGUST 4, 2023 What if the key to unlocking your students' reading comprehension could be found through a deeper understanding of the intricate processes at work in their minds? Prepare to have your teaching world transformed as we journey with reading comprehension expert and acclaimed author, Nancy Hennessy. Together, we’ll map out the cognitive and linguistic processes that underpin comprehension, and navigate the complex interaction between a reader's knowledge, the text itself, an...
Episode 172: Quick Q&A: Are You Adopting a New ELA Curriculum? Where Do You Start?
November 28, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MBAre You Adopting a New ELA Curriculum? Where Do You Start? One place to start your curriculum adoption journey is EdReports. It’s not the ONLY place by any means, but it is a helpful jumping off point. EdReports asks educator-led review teams to use specific criteria to tell if a curricula meets, partially meets, or does not meet expectations. They review ELA, math, and science curricula and provide public reports with detailed insight into the materials. Resources EdReports.org EdRepo...
[LISTEN AGAIN] Ep. 78: Fourth Grade Teacher Applies the Science of Reading by Building Knowledge
November 24, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBFrom October 21, 2021 Kory Jensen is a 4th grade teacher in Colorado, obsessed with learning more about reading science! He read The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler… which set him off to learn more about knowledge building. On today’s podcast, he talks about how background knowledge impacts his students’ comprehension and engagement (spoiler alert: they love going deep into topics!). He provides real-life examples and ways to supplement knowledge on topics through experiences, experiment...
Episode 171: Quick Q&A: What is a Curriculum Evaluation Tool?
November 21, 2023 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.43 MBA curriculum evaluation tool that helps teachers, leaders, and parents, determine if a curriculum meets high quality standards or not. There are two tools we recommend for curriculum review. These tools feel complementary to each other, so we recommend using both, starting with The Reading League’s Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines, then digging deeper into the knowledge component of a curriculum with the Knowledge Matters Review Tool. Resources The Reading League Curriculum Evaluation G...
Ep. 170: All About Read-Alouds with Molly Ness
November 17, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBToday we talk to educator and author Molly Ness about intentionally planning for read-alouds. Molly will share an easy to prepare protocol for a read-aloud in any grade level or content area. Resources Molly's Website - purchase her book! 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 buildi...
Episode 169: Quick Q&A: What is a Read Aloud?
November 14, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBWhat is a read aloud? It is very common to see early childhood and elementary school teachers reading aloud to their students. But what exactly is happening during this time? In episode 170, we talk with author and professor, Molly Ness about read alouds. We share her definition along with what to look for in a read aloud and the benefits of read alouds for all learners! Check out Molly's book: Read Alouds for All Learners Connect with us Facebook and join our Facebook Group Tw...
[LISTEN AGAIN} Ep. 66: Science of Reading Comprehension with Nell Duke
November 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBFrom July 30, 2021 To connect with a practitioner lens, Duke (alongside Ward & Pearson) also penned The Science of Reading Comprehension Instruction. They ask the question: What have decades of research told us about the nature of comprehension and how to develop students’ comprehension in schools? Listen to find out! 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 LiteracyP...
Episode 168: Quick Q&A: What is Dysgraphia?
November 07, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBWhat is dysgraphia? The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association defines dysgraphia as referring to difficulty with either language or spelling-based aspects of writing. Dysgraphia impairs letter writing by hand, which can affect spelling, learning to spell words, the speed of writing, reading word recognition, comprehension, and writing processes and products. Resources American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Disorder of Reading and Writing International Dyslexia Associatio...
Ep. 167: The Relationship Between Phonics and Language Comprehension with Tiffany Hogan
November 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBToday talk to researcher Tiffany Hogan about language comprehension. We’ll start with the Simple View of Reading, exploring the relationship between phonics and language comprehension. Then we’ll discuss knowledge as the result of systematic and explicit language comprehension instruction and share approaches that work in the classroom - like read-alouds and discourse. Tiffany P. Hogan, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at MGH Institute of Health...
Episode 166: Quick Q&A: What is Developmental Language Disorder?
November 01, 2023 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBWhat is Developmental Language Disorder, or DLD? Developmental Language Disorder is a brain-based neurodevelopmental diversity - such as autism or dyslexia or dysgraphia. Students with DLD are six times more likely to have reading difficulties. DLD is a brain variation that makes it difficult to learn language from the environment. Resources New IDEA Guidance Includes Developmental Language Disorder as a Qualifying Category by Tiffany P. Hogan, Kelly Farquharson, Karla McGregor DLD an...
[LISTEN AGAIN] Ep. 128: Dear Balanced Literacy Teacher with Missy Purcell
October 27, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBFrom October 7, 2022 In this episode, we talk with former balanced literacy teacher and parent, Missy Purcell. She authored a blog post titled Dear Balanced Literacy Teacher. Missy writes, “According to Nancy Young’s ladder of reading, roughly 10-15% of kids can figure out reading out with this type of instruction, but my child, who would later be diagnosed with dyslexia, would never be able to become a proficient reader with any version of balanced literacy. He, according to Young, like 8...
Ep. 165: How Brains Learn to Read and Dyslexia with Nadine Gaab
October 20, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBNadine Gaab, Associate Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, joins us on the podcast to talk about how brains learn to read. Reading development starts in utero because the fundamental milestones for learning to read are sounds and language processing. Brain research shows us the brain of children learning to read is different in struggling readers. Dr. Gaab debunks dyslexia myths and connects the importance of early screening and intervention for dyslexia. R...
[LISTEN AGAIN] Ep. 127: Richard Gentry, Dyslexia Expert
October 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBFrom September 30, 2022 Dr. J. Richard Gentry, Dyslexia Expert and the “Guru of Spelling,” joins us on the podcast today to discuss dyslexia. Dyslexia is a specific learning disability, neurobiological in origin. It’s the #1 reading disability that manifests itself in a continuum. People with dyslexia have difficulty in accurate fluent reading, spelling, and decoding abilities. Dr. Gentry shares his personal story of overcoming dyslexia, how dyslexia affects people, and how teachers can h...
Ep. 164: Misconceptions about Learning to Read with Carolyn Strom
October 06, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBEver wondered why reading isn't as natural as speech? Carolyn Strom, an accomplished early literacy expert, reveals that unlike speech, reading doesn't come naturally. In fact, it requires well-structured, explicit instruction which we'll discuss in this episode. The importance of a structured approach to teaching reading cannot be understated. We'll be taking a deep look at the role of decodable texts, progress monitoring, phonemic awareness activities, and the necessity of a proper scope ...
Ep. 163: Mom Advocate Discusses Dyslexia Awareness
September 29, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBResources CleverNoodle International Dyslexia Association Gaab Lab Student Achievement Partners EdReports.org The Reed Charitable Foundation LETRS Training 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.
[Listen Again] Ep. 109: The Right to Read with Second Language Educator, Kim Lockhart
September 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBFrom May 2022 Kim Lockhart, Canadian French immersion teacher and special educator in Kingston, Ontario, shares how she meets the needs of students in her classroom. As stated in a recent report, Right to Read inquiry report from Ontario Human Rights Commission, Ontario is removing the three cueing system completely from all materials and turning to reading science instead. In this episode, Kim models what an evidence-based phonics lesson might entail. In second language programs, it’s nece...
[Listen Again] Episode 8: Kyair & Katie Talk REAL Teacher Talk!
September 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBListen Again from July 9, 2019: A teacher's perspective on curriculum implementation is invaluable... and today, we have not ONE, but TWO teacher perspectives on Wit & Wisdom year one implementation! Kyair and Katie are funny, smart, and have incredible learner-mindsets. They discuss the engagement of their students in texts and tasks, how Wit & Wisdom provides equity and opportunity, and their thoughts on teaching with an integrated (not isolated) curricula - a shift in mindset from the wa...
Ep. 162: Back to School: Teachers Speak Out
September 08, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIt's our first CALL IN EPISODE! Teachers voices are so important in this reading science movement. We asked teachers to call in and answer two questions: What is the most important thing you've learned so far about the science of reading? What is a goal you have this year connected to reading science? Listen and learn as fellow educators share about what big things are happening in their classrooms aligned to reading science. Connect with us Facebook and join our Facebook Group ...
Ep. 161: Back to School: Communicating with Families about Reading Science
September 01, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBCrystal Lenhart is a literacy coach who developed a resource that clearly and transparently explains to families and caregivers how the school is teaching reading and writing differently with reading science research! As we head Back to School, this practical resource is a helpful tool to communicate big changes happening in classrooms and schools. Resources How we teach reading at big horn elementary resource Connect with us Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram ...
Ep. 160: Back to School: Understanding Reading Research with Neena Saha
August 25, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBEver wondered how to navigate the complex world of reading research as an educator? Get ready for a great conversation with education researcher Neena Saha, who reveals the role of science in education and the importance of pseudoscience in developing theories. We delve into the significance of meta-analyses and discuss the need for caution when using this method. Neena then shares some current reading research with us! Resources SamePage Reading Facebook Group MetaMetrics’ Reading Resea...
Ep. 159: Back to School: Science of Reading or Snake Oil with Holly Lane
August 18, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBEver wonder how to decipher the Science of Reading or how to evaluate a curriculum that claims to be founded on it? We've got an episode just for you. Today, we're thrilled to welcome Holly Lane, a leading expert in the field, who will help us unlock this complex topic. Holly does an incredible job of breaking down the differences between research and evidence-based approaches, and she reveals what the terms 'explicit' and 'systematic' really mean. Holly delves into the world of research de...
Ep. 158: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: The Ultimate Goal of Reading with Doug Fisher
August 11, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBImagine transforming the way you teach reading. Picture your students not just passively consuming the written word, but actively producing meaning and taking purposeful actions inspired by what they've read. This is the promise of our conversation with Doug Fisher, professor at San Diego State University and renowned author, as he takes us on a journey into the depths of reading comprehension. We question the effectiveness of common literacy programs and discuss the intricate ties between ...
Ep. 157: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Reading Comprehension Blueprint with Nancy Hennessy
August 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBWhat if the key to unlocking your students' reading comprehension could be found through a deeper understanding of the intricate processes at work in their minds? Prepare to have your teaching world transformed as we journey with reading comprehension expert and acclaimed author, Nancy Hennessy. Together, we’ll map out the cognitive and linguistic processes that underpin comprehension, and navigate the complex interaction between a reader's knowledge, the text itself, and the author's intent...
Ep. 156: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Vocabulary Instruction with a Grade 5 Teacher
July 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBEver thought about the power of words? Join us as we discuss our most requested topic of all time: vocabulary. We have a special guest, fifth-grade teacher Sean Morrisey. We discuss Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary words and discuss how you can strategically select words to teach using research-based approaches. We also share the importance of continuously embedding words into language throughout the day and using data to measure improvement. Lastly, we bridge the connection between vocabulary and...
Ep. 155: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Language for Life with Lyn Stone
July 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBEver wondered how the fascinating world of words impacts our lives? Join us as we sit down with linguist and author Lyn Stone, who shares her insights about vocabulary and etymology. Through her expertise, we explore the powerful impact on learning outcomes and literacy development. In this engaging discussion, we emphasize the joy of teaching language and words, with Lyn encouraging us to tap into our natural hardwiring to play with words. She also highlights the importance of developing t...