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That's Why We Read
by Tobi Thompson, Ingrid Massey, and Sarah Ramsey
Three university reading professors discuss trends and issues (and their implications) pertinent to reading teachers.
Episodes
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Season 2, Episode 3: Fluency
Jan Hasbrouck believes firmly in the 5 Fs of Fluency: "FIRST and FOREMOST and FOREVER ACCURACY is the FOUNDATION of FLUENCY" (TLC webinar, 2021). A lack of fluency can lead to a lack of motivation to read, which results in fewer words read, which results in limited comprehension. This cycle…
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Season 2, Episode 2: Phonics Part 2
On this episode, we continue talking about phonics. How do you teach phonics to English Language Learners or struggling readers? How do you keep students interested in phonics instruction? Join us as we discuss these questions and more.
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Season 2, Episode 1: Phonics Part 1
Thank you so much for your patience with us! This whole podcasting platform is new to us, and we are learning how to balance this with everything else we, as teachers, have going on. Sound familiar? We bet your life is just as hectic! On today's episode, we are answering some listener questions...
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That's Why We Read, Episode 6: Oral Language
Today, we are talking about the importance of oral language. Oral language serves as the foundation to the pillars of literacy, and without it, students struggle to learn to read. Here are links to a few of the things we mention in today's episode: Gracie's Corner Phonics Song:...
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That's Why We Read, Episode 7: Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Phonological awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate UNITS of sounds (syllables, onset, rime, phonemes) in spoken language. Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate the smallest unit of sounds and is one skill under the umbrella of phonological awareness. Dr. David...
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That's Why We Read, Episode 5
We took a small break to prepare for our fall classes, but we are back! Today, we look at Natalie Wexler's take on reading infographics.
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That's Why We Read, Episode 4
Today, we are talking about our favorite reading strategies (also called "instructional routines") and why they are effective in helping students comprehend what they read. The three we are talking about today are the anticipation guide, verbatim split page procedure, and It Say--I Say--So. You…
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That's Why We Read, Episode 3
We wrap up our discussion of The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler.
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Episode 2, Brought to You by a T-Chart
This week, Sarah, Ingrid, and I used a T-Chart (T-Chart | Read Write Think) to track points in Natalie Wexler's book, The Knowledge Gap, that we agreed and disagreed with. For me, the T-Chart helped me realize there really was a whole lot more that I agreed with than I disagreed with, which...
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Journalistic Takes on Reading Education
This week, we look at Emily Hanford and Natalie Wexler, two education journalists whose recent publications have impacted literacy education, and the repercussions those publications have had on the public's view of teaching reading in public schools.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Three university reading professors discuss trends and issues (and their implications) pertinent to reading teachers.
HOSTED BY
Tobi Thompson, Ingrid Massey, and Sarah Ramsey
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