TRT Podcast #233: How to teach phonics to English learners - with Alison Ryan If you've ever wondered how to give extra support to English learners during phonics lessons, this episode is for you. You'll learn strategies for supporting students in decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension - all within the phonics lesson. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Learn more from ... Read More
Quick tips for teaching morphology in the primary grades – with Sarah Paul
TRT Podcast #232: Quick tips for teaching morphology in the primary grades - with Sarah Paul If you've ever wondered what morphology has to do with K-2, this is the episode for you! Sarah Paul shares fun and simple ways to incorporate morphology into your instruction in the primary grades. A must-listen! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in ... Read More
A powerful and practical routine for teaching with decodable text – with Brianna Guild
TRT Podcast #231: A powerful and practical routine for teaching with decodable text – with Brianna Guild Discover how SLP Brianna Guild makes decodable books the heart of her literacy intervention sessions—while naturally weaving in vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode Connect with Brianna Guild ... Read More
How to teach students to use set for variability – with Jen Yagid and Wendy Darasz
TRT Podcast #230: How to teach students to use set for variability - with Jen Yagid and Wendy Darasz Jen and Wendy, reading specialists and dyslexia practitioners, explain what set for variability is and why it's a skill even beginning readers need. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Offers for our listeners Connect with Jen & Wendy Research studies on ... Read More
Simple writing activities that boost reading comprehension – with Sara Marye
TRT Podcast #229: Simple writing activities that boost reading comprehension - with Sara Marye Sara Marye walks us through writing activities that are easy to implement, yet make a big difference when it comes to improving reading comprehension. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode ... Read More
Tips for teaching high frequency words – with Christina Winter
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. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode ... Read More
How to do a repeated reading intervention to build fluency – with Melanie Brethour
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. Listen to the episode ... Read More
Practical ways to build background knowledge – with Meghan Hein
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! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Connect with Meghan Hein ... Read More
A 5-step method for helping students read CVC words – with Pryor Rayburn
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! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Learn more from Pryor Rayburn ... Read More
How to promote orthographic mapping – with Michelle Sullivan
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. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Learn more from Michelle Sullivan ... Read More