TRT Podcast #175: How to choose words for vocabulary instruction We know it's important to teach particular vocabulary words in depth - but how do we choose from the many thousands of words that students might encounter? These six questions will help you choose words for vocabulary instruction. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript ... Read More
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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
Here’s what we do and don’t know about using decodable text
TRT Podcast #173: Here's what we do and don't know about decodable text 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 text? What are questions do we still have? Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript ... Read More
Answering questions about the science of reading that keep you up at night – with Melissa & Lori Love Literacy
TRT Podcast #172: Answering science of reading questions that keep you up at night Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, have written a fabulous new book! In this episode we discuss "The Literacy 50: A Q & A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions about Reading that Keep You Up at Night." Listen to the episode here Full episode ... Read More
The most important things to remember when teaching phonemic awareness
TRT Podcast #171: The most important things to remember when teaching phonemic awareness Phonemic awareness can feel like an overwhelming topic ... but you'll find the most important things to remember in this 3-minute episode. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript ... Read More
What does research say about oral language?
TRT Podcast #170: What does research say about oral language? The Big 5 (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) get a lot of attention - but what about oral language? Oral language deserves attention because it is the foundation of both word recognition and language comprehension. In this episode I share a short summary of what research tells us about oral language and reading. Listen ... Read More