TRT Podcast #23: What's a sound wall ... and do you really need one? Sound walls are all the rage in the science of reading world ... but what are they exactly? Are they a must-have? Get the answers in today's episode! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript ... Read More
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Comprehension quick win
TRT Podcast #22: Comprehension quick win Today's episode is a quick reminder about the difference between comprehension processes and products ... and why it matters! Listen to the episode here! Full episode transcript ... Read More
Vocabulary quick win
TRT Podcast#21: Vocabulary quick win "Example/Non-Example" is an easy way to help your students nail down new vocabulary words. Listen in so you can add this trick to your toolbox! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Reference Bringing Words to Life, by Beck, McKeown, and Kucan ... Read More
Fluency quick win
TRT Podcast#20: Fluency quick win Here's how to boost your students' morphological awareness so they can read longer words and improve their reading fluency at the same time! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Reference Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, by Judith R. Birsh and Suzanne Carreker (highly recommended!) ... Read More
Phonics quick win
TRT Podcast# 19: Phonics quick win In today's quick win episode, we'll walk through an explicit, multisensory method for introducing a new letter with its sound. Full episode transcript Reference Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, by Judith R. Birsh and Suzanne Carreker (highly recommended!) ... Read More
Phonological awareness quick win
TRT Podcast #18: Phonological awareness quick win Today begins a 5-part series with short, actionable episodes about the Big 5. Up first: phonological awareness! Listen to the full episode here Full episode transcript Reference Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, by Judith R. Birsh and Suzanne Carreker (highly recommended!) ... Read More