TRT Podcast #234: How to teach phonics to English learners - with Alison Ryan 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 scaffolding complex texts. This episode is for you no matter what grade you teach. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Learn more from Jennifer ... Read More
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How to teach phonics to English learners – with Alison Ryan
TRT Podcast #233: How to teach phonics to English learners - with Alison Ryan If you've ever wondered how to give extra support to English learners during phonics lessons, this episode is for you. You'll learn strategies for supporting students in decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension - all within the phonics lesson. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Learn more from ... Read More
Quick tips for teaching morphology in the primary grades – with Sarah Paul
TRT Podcast #232: Quick tips for teaching morphology in the primary grades - with Sarah Paul If you've ever wondered what morphology has to do with K-2, this is the episode for you! Sarah Paul shares fun and simple ways to incorporate morphology into your instruction in the primary grades. A must-listen! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in ... Read More
A powerful and practical routine for teaching with decodable text – with Brianna Guild
TRT Podcast #231: A powerful and practical routine for teaching with decodable text – with Brianna Guild Discover how SLP Brianna Guild makes decodable books the heart of her literacy intervention sessions—while naturally weaving in vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode Connect with Brianna Guild ... Read More
How to teach students to use set for variability – with Jen Yagid and Wendy Darasz
TRT Podcast #230: How to teach students to use set for variability - with Jen Yagid and Wendy Darasz Jen and Wendy, reading specialists and dyslexia practitioners, explain what set for variability is and why it's a skill even beginning readers need. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Offers for our listeners Connect with Jen & Wendy Research studies on ... Read More
Simple writing activities that boost reading comprehension – with Sara Marye
TRT Podcast #229: Simple writing activities that boost reading comprehension - with Sara Marye Sara Marye walks us through writing activities that are easy to implement, yet make a big difference when it comes to improving reading comprehension. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode ... Read More