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Melissa and Lori Love Literacy ™ Powered by Great Minds
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Melissa and Lori Love Literacy ™ is a podcast for educators interested in learning more about the science of reading. Melissa and Lori’s goal is to bring research about teaching reading and writing to educators and make it practical for their classrooms.
Look forward to interviews with guests that include some of the most well-known literacy researchers and experts, as well as teachers and leaders doing the hard work every day! Don’t miss an episode: follow the podcast and visit: www.literacypodcast.com.
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#4 2023 Countdown: Ep. 154: Fluency Instructional Routines with Nathaniel Swain
FROM JULY 14, 2023
What if you could unlock the secrets to fluency instruction in literacy, and transform your students into confident and skilled readers? Join us as we delve into this crucial topic with Nathaniel Swain, Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University in Australia, who shares his expertise on the three components of fluency: speed, accuracy, and prosody. Let's explore together how balancing speed with comprehension can make all the difference in today's digital age, where skimming and scrolling are the new norm.
We discuss a variety of practical strategies to help students practice fluency in the classroom, such as choral reading and paired reading. Nathaniel also sheds light on the role of technology in simplifying the process of creating engaging materials. Discover how to create an environment that fosters student engagement and understanding, and learn the differences between fluency instruction in primary and intermediate classes.
Finally, we examine the value of fluency in reading instruction and how it can be integrated into the literacy block. Nathaniel explains the self-teaching hypothesis and emphasizes the importance of exposing students to unfamiliar words and challenging texts. Don't miss this insightful episode packed with tips and strategies to help your students become fluent and confident readers!
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Think Forward EducatorsFive Ways to Focus on Fluency, Think Forward Educators Blog Fluency Rubric, Tim RasinskiReaders Theater Scripts, Chase YoungFluency Resources, Tim Rasinski Nathaniel Swain on Writing to Learn, ERRR PodcastConnect with us
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Episode 173: Quick Q&A: What Are Funds of Knowledge and How Are They Related to Background Knowledge?
Funds of Knowledge are the skills and knowledge gained by daily routines and practices, as well as cultural and historical interactions. It’s the social and cultural “stuff” that students know through personal experiences.
Background knowledge is the amount of information or knowledge someone has on a topic. Both funds of knowledge and background knowledge give us connection points for learning, and they’re both considered types of prior knowledge.
So what does this mean for instruction?
We should leverage our students' - and families’ - funds of knowledge when possible. We can use students' funds of knowledge and continue to build background knowledge on topics of study.
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Episode 170: All About Read-Alouds with Molly Ness Funds of Knowledge Toolkit from Washington state Funds of Knowledge for TeachingConnect with us
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#5 2023 Countdown: Ep. 157: Reading Comprehension Blueprint with Nancy Hennessy
FROM AUGUST 4, 2023
What if the key to unlocking your students' reading comprehension could be found through a deeper understanding of the intricate processes at work in their minds? Prepare to have your teaching world transformed as we journey with reading comprehension expert and acclaimed author, Nancy Hennessy. Together, we’ll map out the cognitive and linguistic processes that underpin comprehension, and navigate the complex interaction between a reader's knowledge, the text itself, and the author's intent.
As teachers, we play an integral role in shaping the reading journey of our students. Witness how the Reading Comprehension Blueprint can revolutionize your instructional design as we discuss how to thoughtfully consider the task, text, and context. Learn how to integrate prior background knowledge and foster mental models of understanding. Be part of our examination of comprehension as an essential pillar of reading and join us as we demystify the science behind this crucial skill.
Finally, imagine having a blueprint that offers a flexible framework that aligns seamlessly with the science of comprehension. Listen as we delve into the importance of planning for instruction, pinpointing the key takeaways for your students, and exploring types of texts and text sets. Learn how to identify the contributors to comprehension and teach your students to become masters of their own understanding. Buckle up and get ready to revolutionize your approach to teaching reading comprehension.
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The Reading Comprehension Blueprint From The Reading Comprehension Blueprint by Nancy Lewis Hennessy. Copyright © 2021 by Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reservedExpert Minute Video-Thinking about Comprehension: Nancy HennessyRethinking How to Promote Reading Comprehension, American Federation of Teachers by Hugh CattsEp. 118 Rethinking Reading Comprehension with Researcher Hugh Catts, podcastAIM FCRR Background Knowledge Research Connect with us
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Episode 172: Quick Q&A: Are You Adopting a New ELA Curriculum? Where Do You Start?
Are You Adopting a New ELA Curriculum? Where Do You Start?
One place to start your curriculum adoption journey is EdReports. It’s not the ONLY place by any means, but it is a helpful jumping off point. EdReports asks educator-led review teams to use specific criteria to tell if a curricula meets, partially meets, or does not meet expectations. They review ELA, math, and science curricula and provide public reports with detailed insight into the materials.
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EdReports.org EdReports.org: Science of Reading Snapshots A Closer Look at the Five Essential Components of Effective Reading Instruction National Reading Panel - Teaching Children to Read: An Evidence-Based Assessment of the Scientific Research Literature on Readin The Reading League Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines Knowledge Matters Review Tool Connect with us
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[LISTEN AGAIN] Ep. 78: Fourth Grade Teacher Applies the Science of Reading by Building Knowledge
From October 21, 2021
Kory Jensen is a 4th grade teacher in Colorado, obsessed with learning more about reading science! He read The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler… which set him off to learn more about knowledge building.
On today’s podcast, he talks about how background knowledge impacts his students’ comprehension and engagement (spoiler alert: they love going deep into topics!). He provides real-life examples and ways to supplement knowledge on topics through experiences, experiments, texts, videos, and more. Kory’s optimism shines through and we can’t get enough of his lifelong learner spirit. “When you build knowledge and give students opportunities to learn, you’ll be impressed by what they can do.” Thanks, Kory!
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Episode 171: Quick Q&A: What is a Curriculum Evaluation Tool?
A curriculum evaluation tool that helps teachers, leaders, and parents, determine if a curriculum meets high quality standards or not.
There are two tools we recommend for curriculum review. These tools feel complementary to each other, so we recommend using both, starting with The Reading League’s Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines, then digging deeper into the knowledge component of a curriculum with the Knowledge Matters Review Tool.
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The Reading League Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines Knowledge Matters Review Tool
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Customer Reviews
Great interviews
I have been listening to this podcast for a while and continue to be impressed by the various perspectives of the guests who are interviewed. This podcast is a great intro to structured literacy and also beneficial/worthwhile for people who already know a fair amount about the topic. I love to keep learning
More confident teacher
I am grateful for the things that I learn from this podcast that help me be a more confident teacher.
Very informative—thank you!!
I love this podcast, specifically Episode 150 with the focus on secondary learners! As a high school remedial ELA teacher, I appreciate Melissa and Lori taking the time to shine the spotlight on literacy needs at the secondary level, a group majorly overlooked by research and intervention programs (aside from Dr. Archer’s REWARDS). I would greatly appreciate additional podcasts focused on secondary students, ones that really hone in on multisyllabic decoding, and eventually, reading comprehension. Although these skills need to be taught similarly to primary reading intervention, my students are young adults that need the strategies taught to them in a more age-appropriate way. Building a classroom culture of acceptance and support really doesn’t cut it with teens living on the street or on drugs.
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