TRT Podcast #164: Integrating vocabulary and writing instruction - with Dr. Lorraine HammondDr. Lorraine Hammond describes a whole-school approach to teaching vocabulary and explains how teachers can teach writing at the same time. What a powerful and efficient way to build vocabulary and writing skills! Full episode transcriptContact Dr. Lorraine HammondArticles written by Lorraine Hammond (and others) ... Read More
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How to teach sentence comprehension – with Nancy Hennessy
TRT Podcast #163: How to teach sentence comprehension - with Nancy HennessyWhen our students struggle with comprehension, it may be that we need to go all the way back to the sentence level. In this episode, Nancy Hennessy discusses many different ways that teachers can help improve students' sentence comprehension. You may want to take notes! Full episode transcriptBooks by Nancy HennessyOther ... Read More
How to scaffold preschoolers’ early writing skills – with Dr. Sonia Cabell
TRT Podcast #162: How to scaffold preschoolers' early writing skills - with Dr. Sonia CabellWhen you understand the stages of early writing, you're better able to support beginning writers. In this episode, Dr. Sonia Cabell reviews a framework for teachers to evaluate, support, and extend the writing that young children produce. This is a must-listen for preschool and kindergarten teachers! Articles by Dr. ... Read More
All about literacy centers – with Christina Winter
TRT Podcast #160: All About Literacy Centers - with Christina WinterUnless all your students are at the same skill level (highly unlikely!), you will need to meet with small groups during the school day - even in a structured literacy classroom. But what are the rest of the students doing? Christina Winter walks us through how to choose literacy centers, how to teach students to do them independently, and answers ... Read More
What should small group instruction look like? with Deedee Wills
TRT Podcast #161: What should small group instruction look like? - with Deedee WillsDeedee Wills was once a kindergarten teacher who trained other teachers to implement guided reading. In today's episode she shares information from her recent Plain Talk presentation, explaining why we need to move away from guided reading and how to give intentional, effective small group instruction to beginning readers.Full episode ... Read More
How one university gives pre-service teachers hands-on training – with Dr. Jodi Nickel
TRT Podcast #159: How one university gives its pre-service teachers hands-on training - with Dr. Jodi NickelDr. Jodi Nickel shares her journey from balanced to structured literacy, and describes how her university pairs teacher candidates with struggling readers in a successful tutoring program.Full episode transcriptRecommended resourcesDr. Nickel's publicationsNickel, J., & Chadwick, J. (2022). Tutoring to ... Read More