TRT Podcast #205: How to incorporate guided practice into your writing lessons - with Leah Mermelstein When 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 ... Read More
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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 Graham With 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 here Full ... 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 Hogan Dr. 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 Murray If 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 here Full episode transcript Resources 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 ... Read More