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What to do when students can't write complete sentences - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk
249: If your students struggle to write complete sentences, this episode is for you. Dr. Shawn Datchuk breaks down why sentence writing is so challen…
10 hours ago
The problem with the "just right text level" theory - and what to do instead - with Dr. Tim Shanahan
248: Is leveled reading helping, or is it holding students back? In this episode, Tim Shanahan joins us to unpack the history and research around gra…
1 week ago
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[Listen again] Navigating the complexities of English spelling - with Lyn Stone
Lyn Stone helps us navigate the complexities of English spelling in a way that makes sense for students and teachers. We discuss morphology, etymolog…
2 weeks ago
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[Listen again] How to scaffold complex text reading - even in the early grades! with Dr. Jennifer Throndsen
All students need access to rich, challenging text to grow as readers. But how do we support them? Dr. Jennifer Throndsen shares the why and HOW of s…
3 weeks ago
Does consistency matter more than fidelity? - with John Bennetts
247: What happens when students hear different routines in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3? In this episode, John Bennetts shares why consistency across …
4 weeks ago
[Listen again] Evidence-based practices in teaching writing - with Dr. Steve Graham
With his 47 years of experience, Dr. Steve Graham has much to share about what research says about teaching writing and how to apply it to classroom …
1 month ago
The biggest mistake to avoid when building comprehension
246: What’s the biggest mistake teachers make when building comprehension? In this episode, we explore why saving questions until the end of reading…
1 month, 1 week ago
Is comprehension even teachable?
245: Is comprehension something we actually teach, or does it naturally develop once students can decode? In this episode, we unpack what comprehensi…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Structured Literacy Routines - with Dr. Melissa Orkin & Sarah Gannon
244: Dr. Melissa Orkin and Sarah Gannon share structured literacy routines from their book The Structured Literacy Playbook — including backward plan…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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[Listen again] Which literacy assessments are worth your and your students' time? - with Sean Morrisey
Sean Morrisey, former school psychologist turned fifth grade teacher, walks us through the many different literacy assessments teachers administer. W…
2 months ago