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Back to SearchHere's what we do and don't know about decodable text
173: We know that it's important to practice applying the phonics skills they've been taught, but what does research really say about using decodable…
1 year, 11 months ago
Answering science of reading questions that keep you up at night
172: Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, have written a fabulous new book! In this episode we disc…
1 year, 11 months ago
The most important things to remember when teaching phonemic awareness
171: Phonemic awareness can feel like an overwhelming topic ... but I've condensed all the information into four important points.
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1 year, 11 months ago
What does research say about oral language?
170: The Big 5 (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) get a lot of attention - but what about oral language? Oral lang…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why the science of reading needs the science of learning
169: The science of reading tells us WHAT to teach - but we also need the science of learning. The science of learning tells us HOW to teach - so tha…
1 year, 11 months ago
How to differentiate phonics instruction - with Alison Ryan
168: Alison Ryan, author of The Phonics Playbook, explains how to differentiate phonics instruction during whole class lessons and/or during small gr…
2 years ago
How to give explicit writing instruction in the primary grades - with Sally Bergquist
167: Sally Bergquist is an experienced teacher who has written an explicit, structured writing program for K-2. Listen to learn her tips for getting …
2 years ago
How to understand education research - with Nate Hansford
Nate Hansford, author of The Scientific Principles of Teaching, equips teachers to discern whether or not a study is high-quality, and whether or not…
2 years ago
Teaching students to read longer words - with Dr. Devin Kearns
165: Dr. Devin Kearns explains why popular syllable division methods may not be the most efficient way to teach students to read longer words - and w…
2 years ago
Integrating vocabulary and writing instruction - with Dr. Lorraine Hammond
164: Dr. Lorraine Hammond describes a whole-school approach to teaching vocabulary and explains how teachers can teach writing at the same time. What…
2 years, 1 month ago