TRT Podcast #202: How to cure the balanced literacy hangover - with Dr. Brent Conway & Jen HoganDr. Brent Conway, school superintendent, and Jen Hogan, curriculum coordinator, have written a fascinating white paper, Early Literacy and the Balanced Literacy Hangover. Even though more schools and teachers are embracing the science of reading, "lingering beliefs and practices have become ... Read More
How to choose a new reading program – with Dr. Maria Murray
TRT Podcast #201: How to choose a new reading program - with Dr. Maria MurrayIf your school is looking for a new reading program, this is the episode for you! Dr. Maria Murray, president of The Reading League, explains how schools can use their free tools to evaluate potential programs. Listen to the episode hereFull episode transcriptResources from The Reading League ... Read More
EPISODE 200!
TRT Podcast #200:In today's celebratory episode, I share my science of reading journey so far and identify my very favorite guest from the last five years. Just kidding! But I do give podcast "awards" as I identify my favorite podcast series, the most genuine guests, the most passionate, the most knowledgeable ... and more. Listen in to find out which guests were named! Listen to ... Read More
How to address the needs of advanced readers – with Dr. Nancy Young
TRT Podcast #199: How to address the needs of advanced readers - with Dr. Nancy YoungDr. Nancy Young, creator of The Ladder of Reading & Writing infographic, explains why we need to challenge students who are advanced in reading and why research does not support the notion that they will be "just fine" regardless of their instruction. This is an important issue that deserves more attention. Listen ... Read More
Equipping students to make strong inferences – with Dr. Amy Elleman
TRT Podcast #198: Equipping students to make strong inferences - with Dr. Amy EllemanComprehension is complex - and helping students improve comprehension is no straightforward task! Thankfully, Dr. Amy Elleman shows us how to teach the subskills that will enable our students to make strong inferences and become better comprehenders in the process.Listen to the episode hereFull episode transcriptResources Dr. ... Read More
How to use think alouds to improve students’ reading comprehension – with Dr. Molly Ness
TRT Podcast #197: How to use think alouds to improve students' reading comprehension - with Dr. Molly NessDr. Molly Ness joins us to examine the power of think alouds. We discuss how to prepare for effective think alouds and how to use them to boost student comprehension. Listen to the episode hereFull episode transcriptBooks by MollyResources from MollyOther interviews with Molly ... Read More
Which literacy assessments are worth you and your students’ time? – with Sean Morrisey
TRT Podcast #180: Which literacy assessments are worth you 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. Which are useful, and which are a waste of time? You'll love this practical episode! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcriptResources to learn ... Read More
3 Steps to Reach All Readers
TRT Podcast 179: 3 Steps to Reach All Readers In this episodes, the tables are turned - Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, of Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, interview ME! We discuss the three important steps to reach all readers ... and I get pretty candid about my science of reading journey. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript ... Read More
3 Powerful ways to build fluency with the whole class
TRT Podcast #174: 3 Powerful ways to build fluency with the whole class These are simple and powerful fluency routines that you can use throughout the day! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript ... Read More