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Simple writing activities that boost reading comprehension - with Sara Marye
229: Sara Marye walks us through writing activities that are easy to implement, yet make a big difference when it comes to improving reading comprehe…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Tips for teaching high frequency words - with Christina Winter
228: Christina Winter and I discuss misconceptions we used to have about teaching "sight words" and what teachers should keep in mind when teaching h…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
How to do a repeated reading intervention to build fluency - with Melanie Brethour
227: When students read accurately but slowly, research supports using a repeated reading intervention. But how does it work? How long should student…
7 months ago
Practical ways to build background knowledge - with Meghan Hein
226: Free up your students' mental space! Teacher Meghan Hein explains why building background knowledge first makes complex texts more accessible. Y…
7 months, 1 week ago
A 5-step method for helping students read CVC words - with Pryor Rayburn
225: Do you have students who are struggling to read CVC words? You'll love the quick and practical tips that Pryor Rayburn shares in this episode!
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7 months, 2 weeks ago
How to promote orthographic mapping - with Michelle Sullivan
224: Michelle Sullivan joins me to discuss what orthographic mapping is and how we can promote it so our students become fluent readers and spellers.…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How to support oral language development - with Kim Lockhart
223: Kim Lockhart, an experienced teacher who currently teaches in a French immersion school, helps us understand why oral language development is so…
8 months ago
How to incorporate review into your phonics lessons - with Jessica Farmer
222: We know that reviewing the material we've taught is one of the most important things we can do in any subject area. Listen for practical ways to…
8 months, 1 week ago
[Listen again] Structured Word Inquiry - with Dr. Pete Bowers
Dr. Pete Bowers explains "structured word inquiry," an exciting type of instruction that engages learners of all ages in making sense of our (surpris…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
[Listen again] An introduction to morphology - with Michelle Sullivan
This episode begins an exciting series about morphology! Michelle Sullivan, of The Colorful Classroom, defines basic morphology terms and gives pract…
8 months, 3 weeks ago