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TRT Podcast #228: Tips for teaching high frequency words – with Christina Winter

Christina Winter and I discuss misconceptions we used to have about teaching “sight words” and what teachers should keep in mind when teaching high frequency words. 

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Resources mentioned in this episodeChristina’s free High Frequency Words Scope & SequenceSure Start Reading, at-home reading lessons for struggling readersChristina’s website, Lead in Literacy

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TRT Podcast #227: How to do a repeated reading intervention to build fluency with Melanie Brethour

When students read accurately but slowly, research supports using a repeated reading intervention. But how does it work? How long should students read? What kind of feedback should you give? Get answers to these questions and more from reading interventionist Melanie Brethour.

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Resources for Repeated ReadingHasbrouck & Tindal’s Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) NormsRepeated Reading Log from Soar with DyslexiaReading Universe’s graph for tracking fluency progress4 Steps to Teach Reading Fluency from the National Center on Improving LiteracyWhy Does Fluent Reading Matter? from the National Center on Improving LiteracyFluency resources from Reading UniverseConnect with Melanie BrethourInstagram: @soarwithdyslexiaFacebook: Soar With DyslexiaX (Twitter): Soar With DyslexiaLinkedIn: Melanie BrethourLinktree: https://linktr.ee/soarwithdyslexia

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TRT Podcast #226: Practical ways to build background knowledge – with Meghan Hein

Free up your students’ mental space! Teacher Meghan Hein explains why building background knowledge first makes complex texts more accessible. You’ll love her practical tips!

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Connect with Meghan HeinInstagram: @alwaysmoretolearn

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TRT Podcast #225: A 5-step method for helping students read CVC words – with Pryor Rayburn

Do you have students who are struggling to read CVC words? You’ll love the quick and practical tips that Pryor Rayburn shares in this episode!

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Learn more from Pryor RayburnFree 5-Step Scaffolding LadderHer website: Orton Gillingham MamaInstagram: @ortongillinghammamaHer courses: Sight Words Course and The Orton Gillingham Answer Key: Decoding Errors Course

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TRT Podcast #224: How to promote orthographic mapping – with Michelle Sullivan

Michelle Sullivan joins me to discuss what orthographic mapping is and how we can promote it so our students become fluent readers and spellers.

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Learn more from Michelle SullivanMichelle’s website, The Colorful ClassroomMichelle’s podcast, Literacy in ColorLogos Literacy Academy, morphology course with Sarah PaulFind her on Instagram, @michelle_thecolorfulclassroom

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TRT Podcast #223: How to support oral language development – with Kim Lockhart

Kim Lockhart, an experienced teacher who currently teaches in a French immersion school, helps us understand why oral language development is so important. She shares practical ways for building oral language whether or not you’re teaching children learning a second language. 

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Resources mentioned in this episodeKnow Better, Do Better by David and Meredith LibenRead Alouds for All Learners by Molly NessMolly Ness’s read aloud planning templates (found in the middle of this page)Literacy Foundations for English Learners by Elsa Cárdenas HaganConnect with Kim LockhartTwitter/XInstagramBlueskyYouTube

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TRT Podcast #222: How to incorporate review into your phonics lessons – with Jessica Farmer

We know that reviewing the material we’ve taught is one of the most important things we can do in any subject area. Listen for practical ways to incorporate review into your phonics instruction! 

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Connect with Jessica FarmerInstagramYouTubeFacebookTik TokJessica’s website, farmerlovesphonics.com

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TRT Podcast #221: How to implement the science of reading with young learners – with Amie Burkholder

What should K-2 teachers know about teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, and more? Teacher and author Amie Burkholder gives us practical tips in this quick and powerful episode! 

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Learn more from Amie BurkholderHer new book, Literacy Unlocked: How to Implement the Science of Reading with Young LearnersAmie’s podcast, Route2ReadingLiteracy Edventures, Amie’s websiteFollow Amie on Instagram, @literacy.edventures

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TRT Podcast #220: A lively discussion about syntax, grammar, and punctuation – with Lyn Stone

I take every opportunity I can to learn from Lyn Stone, so I was thrilled to sit down and “rapid fire” questions I had after reading the wonderful second edition of her book, Language for Life. I promise you’ll be entertained and come away with new understandings after listening to this episode! 

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Lyn Stone’s booksLanguage for Life, the book we discussed in this episodeReading for LifeSpelling for LifeMore from Lyn StoneHer website, lifelongliteracy.comHer online courses

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TRT Podcast #219: Thoughtfully meeting the needs of advanced readers – with Dr. Amanda Nickerson

Advanced readers often get overlooked. Dr. Amanda Nickerson helps us understand how we can nurture these students and help them reach their fullest potential within the MTSS framework. 

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Learn more from Dr. Amanda NickersonIntegrating Gifted Education with MTSS: Optimizing Reading Achievement, presentation with the Ohio Association for Gifted ChildrenPresentation on Integrating Gifted Education & MTSSSupporting Gifted and Advanced Readers, podcast episode with Reading Road TripAmanda’s new study mentioned in this episode: Nickerson, A. M. (in press). Utilizing advanced decoding and spelling lessons to accelerate highly-skilled first-grade readers. Gifted Child Quarterly.

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