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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 1H 26M

The Decodable Debate: What No One’s Telling You-(128)

from The Literacy View · host Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner

✨ Work with us💜📩 Email: [email protected]🚨 No BS Literacy View Is Now Available to Partner with You 🫵We collaborate with universities, researchers, schools, districts, teachers, parents, sponsors, and brands. Always No BS. Always unique.For more details visit our website:https://theliteracyview.com/You can also email all professional inquires to: [email protected]✉️ Subscribe to The No BS Bestie Press Newsletter for super exclusive takes, resources, and behind the scenes from your favorite No BS BestiesSubscribe Now: https://theliteracyview.com/Or email us at:[email protected] ________________________________________The Decodable Debate: What No One’s Telling You-(128)🎙️ The Literacy View📺 Watch Now: https://youtu.be/abe1gkQVYHc?si=q20JfUk6WRYDjh3zArticle Discussed:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/lit.12368🚨 Real Talk: Decodables Are Everywhere—But Are We Using Them Right?Districts are buying them. Teachers are assigning them. Publishers are hyping them. But beneath the buzz, the real question is: Are decodables making a difference—or are we just following a script?In this episode,  we go beyond the phonics fanfare to ask the hard questions:Are we over-relying on decodables at the expense of comprehension?What makes a decodable text actually effective?Are we seeing real gains—or just following mandates?🔥 Inside This Episode:What the research actually says about decodablesCommon misuse in classrooms—and how to course-correctThe myth of “just give them decodables and they’ll learn to read”How to balance decoding with real engagement and language developmentClassroom-tested advice for making decodables work with your instruction not instead of it👀 Why It Matters:Too many classrooms are being told decodables are the magic bullet. But without planning, intention, and skilled instruction, they can turn into robotic routines with little payoff. This episode unpacks the nuance—and gives educators permission to ask for more.💬 Quote Worth Repeating:“A decodable text isn’t a lesson plan. It’s a tool—and only as good as the hands that use it.”👩‍🏫 For Educators Who Are:Feeling pressure to use decodables but unsure howBalancing district mandates with what students actually needReady to cut through the noise and focus on what work.🔗 Resources Mentioned:📚 DK Phonic Books (Phonic Books Ltd)https://www.phonicbooks.com/👩‍🏫 Sue Marasciulo – Decodable Graphic Novelshttps://www.suemarasciulo.com/🌵 Tumbleweed Publishing – Decodable Texts for Upper Elementaryhttps://tumbleweedpublishing.com/———————————————————————📣 Subscribe. Review. Share It With That One Colleague.Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and follow The Literacy View for candid, classroom-ready conversations that keep it real—and research-based.———————————————————————.Send us Fan MailDecodify is a supplemental, structured literacy toolkit that allows for reading practice in an engaging, purposeful, and educational format. It helps students unlock the code and own the word. For an exclusive 5 % discount on your decodify purchase  email [email protected] Website:https://www.decodifylearning.com/ Support the showDonate to support the show so it stays real, research-aligned, and independent.💜https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQ🚨 Partner with The Literacy View No BS All Impact🫵 Coaching, PD, Retreats & Events 💜We collaborate with universities,schools, districts, leaders, teachers, and parents. 👉 Get Personalized Coaching That WorksAdvertising, Sponsorships & Affiliates 📢 Put your brand front and center in a fast-growing literacy community. 👉 Start Your Partnership TodayConferences & Summits 🎤 Bring the No BS Literacy View to your event. High-energy keynotes, live podcast tapings, and research-driven presentations that inspire and last. 👉 Invite me to Your EventStay Connected 🌐 Visit The Website 🛒 Shop The Literacy View 💬 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18hEBrvwWz/ 📧 [email protected]

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