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Dr. Julie Webb
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A literacy coach in your pocket! A podcast for elementary teachers who love all things literacy. Dive into favorite mentor texts with literacy expert Dr. Julie Webb and explore new reading and writing lessons to try in your classroom tomorrow.

  1. 04/12/2021

    #67 Gregory, the Terrible Eater

    Have you taught irony before? No? Stay tuned! Gregory, the Terrible Eater, by Mitchell Sharmat, is a classroom classic if there ever was one. It’s a funny book full of irony, which isn’t a topic that many of us discuss in elementary school. But why not? Listen in and discover a lesson that will definitely get kids writing! Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

    16 min

  2. 03/29/2021

    #66 Super Sloth

    Even a sloth can save the day...eventually. Super Sloth, by Robert Starling, is such a fun, clever book it will make you laugh out loud. In it we’re introduced to Sloth who desperately wants to become a superhero, however unrealistic that may be. In today’s episode we’ll talk about the unlikely hero and how that relates to a narrative plot. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

    17 min

  3. 03/15/2021

    #65 Arthur's Eyes

    Why is cause and effect so confusing? It doesn’t have to be! Arthur’s Eyes, by Marc Brown, is a serious classroom classic hailing from 1979. In it, we’re introduced to Arthur for the first time, and his compromised vision that ends up causing lots of problems. It’s a great text for exploring cause and effect, and for making this text structure clearer for students. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

    15 min

  4. 03/01/2021

    #64 Going Up!

    We’re talking how to introduce new genres - specifically invitations! Going Up!, by Sherry J. Lee, illustrated by Charlene Chua, has a predictable structure that hides some fun surprises. We’ll accompany Sophie and her dad to a birthday party and explore the genre of invitations in the process. Want to know what the research says about genre study? Stay tuned! Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

    24 min

  5. 02/15/2021

    #63 A Chair for My Mother

    We’re ‘remembering when’ with flashbacks! A Chair for My Mother, by Vera B. Williams, offers us a touching tale that draws students right in. In today’s episode we’ll learn how the family’s tragedy turns to triumph in its own sweet way, and we get a chance to flashback in time to understand their story. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

    20 min

  6. 02/01/2021

    #62 The Book With No Pictures

    Appearances can be delightful in this book! The Book With No Pictures, by B.J. Novak, will get kids gigging right off the bat. This highly interactive book engages kids in a dialogue between text and reader - and all without pictures! In today’s episode we’ll explore how the author uses text presentation to guide readers and convey meaning, and learn how students can do this too. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Get your free copy of the Punctuation Continuum - limited time only:  https://litcentric.podia.com/put-an-end-to-missing-punctuation Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

    19 min

  7. 01/18/2021

    #61 Miss Nelson is Missing

    We’re exploring voice in today’s episode! Miss Nelson is Missing, by Harry Allard, illustrated by James Marshall, combines humor and mystery in a delightful way. This story fits our theme for Season 6: “Classroom Classics”. It’s a time-honored text that the next generation of students will love as they explore the contrasting teachers and their voices. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. LitCentric’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LitCentric Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

    16 min

  8. 01/04/2021

    #60 M is for Melanin

    Boost your students’ pride in their own identities with today’s text! M is for Melanin, by Tiffany Rose, is the first alphabet book we’ve featured on LitCentric Radio. But this isn’t any ordinary ABC text. This book sends a clear message to all children that they are amazing just the way they are, and that it’s the rest of the world that needs to adjust. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

    10 min
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A literacy coach in your pocket! A podcast for elementary teachers who love all things literacy. Dive into favorite mentor texts with literacy expert Dr. Julie Webb and explore new reading and writing lessons to try in your classroom tomorrow.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Julie Webb
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Julie Webb