TRT Podcast #207: How to teach students to be strong writers using SRSD - with Dr. Karen HarrisDr. Karen Harris, the creator of SRSD (self-regulated strategy development), walks us through this evidence-based approach to teaching writing. You'll learn how this approach teaches students how to plan their writing, follow that plan, and assess how they did. Research shows that SRSD is an effective way to teach students ... Read More

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Strategies for teaching writing in the early grades – with Amy Siracusano
TRT Podcast #206: Strategies for teaching writing in the early grades - with Amy SiracusanoAmy Siracusano describes the Not So Simple View of Writing and explains how this model helps us make instructional decisions when teaching young writers. She also shares a variety of strategies that will help you teach students at all different stages. Lots of goodness in this episode!Listen to the episode hereFull episode ... Read More
How to incorporate guided practice into your writing lessons – with Leah Mermelstein
TRT Podcast #205: How to incorporate guided practice into your writing lessons - with Leah MermelsteinWhen I look back at my own writing instruction, I often gave a quick mini-lesson and expected students to take a "nose dive" into independent writing with little, if any, guided practice. Leah Mermelstein walks us through the importance of gradual release and explains three types of guided practice that you can bring ... Read More
Can we redeem the writing workshop approach? – with April Smith
TRT Podcast #204: Can we redeem the writing workshop approach? - with April Smith"Writing workshop" is almost a bad word in today's science of reading circles. It's true that many elements of the model need improvement, but it's also true that some elements of the workshop model are based on research. Is it possible to redeem the writing workshop approach? I break this down with author, ... Read More
Evidence-based practices in teaching writing – with Dr. Steve Graham
TRT Podcast #203: Evidence-based practices in teaching writing - with Dr. Steve GrahamWith 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 instruction. We discuss six evidence-based practices for teaching writing and how to implement them in day-to-day instruction.Listen to the episode hereFull episode transcriptBooks ... Read More
How to cure the balanced literacy hangover – with Dr. Brent Conway & Jen Hogan
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