Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ™

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  • Summary

  • This podcast is for educators interested in the science of reading who want to hear the latest research on teaching reading and writing and learn how to make it practical for your classroom. Our guests include some of the most well-known literacy researchers and experts, as well as teachers and leaders doing the hard work every day!


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Episodes
  • [Listen Again] Ep. 110: Baltimore Secondary Literacy Teachers Talk Fluency
    Nov 15 2024

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    From June 3, 2022

    Today middle school educators from Baltimore City Public Schools join us to discuss their focus on fluency through Continuous Improvement work with fluency using HQC. What is Continuous Improvement? Why is this a useful framework? “Possibly wrong, definitely incomplete” is a mantra that resonates. The educators share their approach, impact, and outcomes for students. Secondary teachers… this one’s for you.

    Related Episodes

    • Ep. 98: Improving Student Reading Growth in Months with Fluency Instruction and Practice
    • Ep. 62: Effective Fluency Instruction with Tim Rasinski

    Resources

    • Carnegie Foundation Continuous Improvement in Education Resources such as videos, tools, and publications

    We wrote a book! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night

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    Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ep. 209: Readers' Theater: Easy, Effective, & FUN! with Dr. Chase Young
    Nov 8 2024

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    Chase Young discusses the implementation of Reader's Theater in the classroom, providing a detailed framework for the process. He emphasizes the importance of structured practice, fluency, and expression, as well as the benefits of engaging students in dramatic reading. Reader's Theater can be implemented in ELA and other subject areas with grade-level texts. Reader's Theatre improves reading skills and transfers skills to other texts.

    Takeaways

    • Structured practice is essential for achieving fluency and expression in Reader's Theater.
    • Reader's Theater can be integrated with other subjects, providing opportunities for vocabulary and morphology instruction.
    • Choosing challenging, grade-level texts is important for meeting grade-level expectations and supporting students' fluency and comprehension.
    • Repetition plays a significant role in scaffolding and supporting students' fluency and expression in Reader's Theater. Reader's Theatre is an effective tool for improving reading skills and fluency.

    Resources

    • Meta analysis - super duper effect size 1.23
    • Readers Theatre Plus Comprehension and Word Study 2017
    • Free Readers’ Theater Scripts at The Best Class - Chase Young’s website
    • Rumpelstiltskin Readers’ Theater Script
    • The Methods of Repeated Readings - J. Samuels The Reading Teacher
    • More Readers' Theater Scripts at JustTwoTeachers

    We wrote a book! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night

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    Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

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    51 mins
  • BONUS: Harnessing the Science of Learning with Nathaniel Swain
    Nov 5 2024

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    The science of learning is what research says about how our brains learn.
    In this episode, Nathaniel Swain discusses the science of learning, emphasizing its connection with the science of reading.

    He shares:

    • key mindset shifts for teachers
    • the significance of coherent curriculum planning
    • practical strategies like using mini whiteboards and advanced organizers to enhance student engagement and understanding

    He also highlights the need for responsive whole-class instruction and the importance of closing learning gaps early in students' educational journeys.


    Resources

    • Nathaniel Swain's website
    • Harnessing the Science of Learning: Success Stories to Help Kickstart Your School Improvement by Nathaniel Swain
    • Asubel’s Meaningful Learning in Action by Sarah Cottingham
    • Ep. 63: Kindergarten Teacher Reaches 100% Success Using Evidence-Based Practices
    • Ep. 115: Kindergarten TEAM Reaches 100% Success Using Evidence-Based Practices
    • Ep. 154: Fluency Instructional Routines with Nathaniel Swain

    We wrote a book! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night

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    Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

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    35 mins

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Definitely listen to this if you "give a crud about kids learning to read," quote from Brett. I love the work the Our Dyslexic Children group is doing to improve literacy. This is the first time listening to this podcast and I will most certainly be back! Thank you doing this important work!

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