TRT Podcast#72: How to keep the rest of the class learning while you meet with small groups Keep the rest of the class busy AND learning with these easy-prep, effective literacy center ideas! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related resources ... Read More
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How to plan and teach small group phonics lessons
TRT Podcast#71: How to plan and teach small group phonics lessons How should you form your phonics groups? How often should you meet with each group? What specific activities should you include in your lessons? We've got the answers in this week's episode! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related blog posts ... Read More
What phonics skills should students learn in each grade?
TRT Podcast#70: What phonics skills should students learn in each grade? In this episode I share the phonics skills we should teach by grade level. Do you agree with how I break it down? Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Links you'll love Ultimate collection of phonics word lists What order should you teach phonics skills? (with a free scope and sequence) Free decodable book series Free ... Read More
What you need to know about Orton-Gillingham
TRT Podcast#69: What you need to know about Orton-Gillingham What IS Orton-Gillingham anyway? Is it backed by research? What do critics have to say? We'll answer these questions and more in today's episode. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript A complete look at IMSE's OG Method For brevity's sake, I did not include all lesson components in the podcast episode. Get the full IMSE lesson ... Read More
What does phonics have to do with comprehension?
TRT Podcast#68: What does phonics have to do with reading comprehension? What does phonics have to do with comprehension? A lot! We lay it all out in this episode. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related resources Scholastic article: How Phonics Contributes to Reading Success Reading Horizons article: How Does Phonics Impact Reading Comprehension? ... Read More
Do’s and don’ts for teaching phonics
TRT Podcast#67: Do's and don'ts for teaching phonics Should we teach letter sounds before letter names? Do kids need to learn syllable division rules? We'll examine it all in this episode, the first in our new series about teaching phonics. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related resources What order should you teach phonics skills? Blog post Scope and sequence for teaching phonics ... Read More