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    Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers

    Melissa & Lori Love Literacy® is a science of reading podcast for teachers who want to understand how reading really works and what that means for classroom instruction.

    Each month, Melissa & Lori explore topics in reading instruction by talking with researchers, authors, and classroom teachers who are bringing reading research into their classrooms.

    Melissa & Lori are like the teachers next door, now behind the mic. They learn alongside listeners and ask the same questions educators everywhere are asking: What does the research say about reading? What does strong literacy instruction actually look like in real classrooms? Through these conversations, the podcast helps bridge the gap between reading research and day-to-day teaching.

    Episodes explore topics including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, spelling, reading intervention, and other key areas of structured literacy instruction.

    Melissa & Lori help teachers think through what reading research can look like in their own classrooms.

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    Ep. 161: Back to School: Communicating with Families about Reading Science Sep 01, 2023
    Show notes

    Crystal Lenhart is a literacy coach who developed a resource that clearly and transparently explains to families and caregivers how the school is teaching reading and writing differently with reading science research! As we head Back to School, this practical resource is a helpful tool to communicate big changes happening in classrooms and schools.

    Resources

    • How we teach reading at big horn elementary resource

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    Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

    Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.

    Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.


    Ep. 160: Back to School: Understanding Reading Research with Neena Saha Aug 25, 2023
    Show notes

    Ever wondered how to navigate the complex world of reading research as an educator? Get ready for a great conversation with education researcher Neena Saha, who reveals the role of science in education and the importance of pseudoscience in developing theories. We delve into the significance of meta-analyses and discuss the need for caution when using this method. Neena then shares some current reading research with us!

    Resources

    • SamePage Reading Facebook Group
    • MetaMetrics’ Reading Research Recap
    • Join the Reading Research mailing list
    • The Reading League Journal
    • The Reading League recording on what teachers need to know about “how science works” (skip to 1 hour, 40 min)
    • Meta-Analysis Review
    • Robert Slavin’s Blogs
      • In Meta-Analyses, Weak Inclusion Standards Lead to Misleading Conclusions. Here’s Proof.
      • How Can You Tell When The Findings of a Meta-Analysis Are Likely to Be Valid?
      • Meta-Analysis and Its Discontents
    • Criticisms of Meta-Analysis (but also great rebuttals)
    • Morphology Recent Research Studies
      • Executive Functions and Morphological Awareness Explain the Shared Variance between Word Reading and Listening Comprehension
      • Effects of Target Age and Genre on Morphological Complexity in Children’s Reading Material
      • Contrasting Direct Instruction in Morphological Decoding and Morphological Inquiry-Analysis Interventions in Grade 3 Children With Poor Morphological Awareness
    • Fluency Recent Research Study
      • A systematic review and meta-analysis of the Readers’ Theatre impact on the development of reading skills
    • Comprehension Recent Research Study
      • Elementary Teachers’ Perspectives on Teaching Reading Comprehension

    Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.

    Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.


    Ep. 159: Back to School: Science of Reading or Snake Oil with Holly Lane Aug 18, 2023
    Show notes

    Ever wonder how to decipher the Science of Reading or how to evaluate a curriculum that claims to be founded on it? We've got an episode just for you. Today, we're thrilled to welcome Holly Lane, a leading expert in the field, who will help us unlock this complex topic. Holly does an incredible job of breaking down the differences between research and evidence-based approaches, and she reveals what the terms 'explicit' and 'systematic' really mean.
    Holly delves into the world of research design, the challenges of conducting these trials, and why correlation isn’t always causation. She shares firsthand experiences from her journey creating UFLI Foundations and the significance of field testing and teacher input in program evaluation.
    Holly shares her perspective on the importance of practice in education, providing practical strategies to promote automaticity in foundational skills. She also offers pointers on how to interpret research and reports from publishers without getting swayed by the hype. As we all know, not all that glitters is gold – and this is particularly true in the world of educational research. After listening to this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of the Science of Reading. Trust us - it's an episode you don't want to miss.

    Resources

    • Science of Reading or Snake Oil webinar with Holly Lane
    • UFLI Foundations
    • ESSA’s Review of LLI

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    Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.

    Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.


    Ep. 158: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: The Ultimate Goal of Reading with Doug Fisher Aug 11, 2023
    Show notes

    Imagine transforming the way you teach reading. Picture your students not just passively consuming the written word, but actively producing meaning and taking purposeful actions inspired by what they've read. This is the promise of our conversation with Doug Fisher, professor at San Diego State University and renowned author, as he takes us on a journey into the depths of reading comprehension.
    We question the effectiveness of common literacy programs and discuss the intricate ties between vocabulary, comprehension, and prior knowledge. How do you feel about the 'letter of the week' approach? Listen as we scrutinize its validity and dig deeper into other foundational reading skills, such as letter recognition and sound blending. We also expose the symbiotic relationship between vocabulary and comprehension, underscoring the pivotal role of knowledge in decoding texts.
    We then traverse the landscape of oral language in reading instruction and the implications of isolating reading from writing. Can you guess the impact of these practices on student learning? Doug enlightens us on the significance of comprehension strategy instruction and the importance of developing all elements of reading literacy. To cap it off, our conversation concludes with three practical suggestions that you, as an educator, can apply in your classroom for immediate impact. Prepare to awaken a new perspective on the world of reading.

    Resources

    • Articles by Natalie Wexler
    • Steve Graham: Effective Writing Instruction (video)
    • Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students, Harris & Graham (book)

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    Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.


    Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.

    Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.


    Ep. 157: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Reading Comprehension Blueprint with Nancy Hennessy Aug 04, 2023
    Show notes

    What if the key to unlocking your students' reading comprehension could be found through a deeper understanding of the intricate processes at work in their minds? Prepare to have your teaching world transformed as we journey with reading comprehension expert and acclaimed author, Nancy Hennessy. Together, we’ll map out the cognitive and linguistic processes that underpin comprehension, and navigate the complex interaction between a reader's knowledge, the text itself, and the author's intent.
    As teachers, we play an integral role in shaping the reading journey of our students. Witness how the Reading Comprehension Blueprint can revolutionize your instructional design as we discuss how to thoughtfully consider the task, text, and context. Learn how to integrate prior background knowledge and foster mental models of understanding. Be part of our examination of comprehension as an essential pillar of reading and join us as we demystify the science behind this crucial skill.
    Finally, imagine having a blueprint that offers a flexible framework that aligns seamlessly with the science of comprehension. Listen as we delve into the importance of planning for instruction, pinpointing the key takeaways for your students, and exploring types of texts and text sets. Learn how to identify the contributors to comprehension and teach your students to become masters of their own understanding. Buckle up and get ready to revolutionize your approach to teaching reading comprehension.

    Resources

    • The Reading Comprehension Blueprint From The Reading Comprehension Blueprint by Nancy Lewis Hennessy. Copyright © 2021 by Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved
    • Expert Minute Video-Thinking about Comprehension: Nancy Hennessy
    • Rethinking How to Promote Reading Comprehension, American Federation of Teachers by Hugh Catts
    • Ep. 118 Rethinking Reading Comprehension with Researcher Hugh Catts, podcast
    • AIM FCRR Background Knowledge Research

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    Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

    Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.

    Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.


    Ep. 156: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Vocabulary Instruction with a Grade 5 Teacher Jul 28, 2023
    Show notes

    Ever thought about the power of words? Join us as we discuss our most requested topic of all time: vocabulary. We have a special guest, fifth-grade teacher Sean Morrisey. We discuss Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary words and discuss how you can strategically select words to teach using research-based approaches.
    We also share the importance of continuously embedding words into language throughout the day and using data to measure improvement. Lastly, we bridge the connection between vocabulary and fluency, demonstrating how it impacts performance. By the end of this episode, you'll feel inspired to transform your vocabulary instructional approach in your classroom, one word at a time.
    Resources

    • Academic Word Finder Achieve the Core
    • Which Words Do I Teach and How? Article by David Liben
    • Lifelong Literacy, Lyn Stone
    • Explicit Instruction, Anita Archer
    • Bringing Words to Life, book
    • The Writing Revolution, book
    • Text Project Vocabulary Instruction
    • Word Generation Serp Institute
    • Word Sift
    • Coxhead Academic Word List
    • Podsie

    Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.

    Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.


    Ep. 155: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Language for Life with Lyn Stone Jul 21, 2023
    Show notes

    Ever wondered how the fascinating world of words impacts our lives? Join us as we sit down with linguist and author Lyn Stone, who shares her insights about vocabulary and etymology. Through her expertise, we explore the powerful impact on learning outcomes and literacy development.
    In this engaging discussion, we emphasize the joy of teaching language and words, with Lyn encouraging us to tap into our natural hardwiring to play with words. She also highlights the importance of developing teacher knowledge of the subject and shares fantastic resources for teaching etymology and morphology. Discover how knowledge-building can support improved response to intervention and transform literacy with Lyn's guidance.
    Finally, we dive into the coolness of grammar and syntax as we reveal how they serve as outward expressions of the inner workings of the mind. Lyn shares her work on a new edition of her book Language for Life and offers valuable tips for literacy instruction. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the brilliant Lyn Stone and to engage with the magical world of words.

    Resources

    • Language for Life by Lyn Stone
    • LifelongLiteracy.com
    • Etymonline
    • Once Upon a Word: A Word-Origin Dictionary for Kids
    • The Writing Revolution Book Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler
    • The Writing Revolution Podcast (Melissa and Lori Love Literacy)
    • Ox, House, Stick: The History of Our Alphabet

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    Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

    Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.

    Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.


    Ep. 154: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics Series: Fluency Instructional Routines with Nathaniel Swain Jul 14, 2023
    Show notes

    What if you could unlock the secrets to fluency instruction in literacy, and transform your students into confident and skilled readers? Join us as we delve into this crucial topic with Nathaniel Swain, Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University in Australia, who shares his expertise on the three components of fluency: speed, accuracy, and prosody. Let's explore together how balancing speed with comprehension can make all the difference in today's digital age, where skimming and scrolling are the new norm.
    We discuss a variety of practical strategies to help students practice fluency in the classroom, such as choral reading and paired reading. Nathaniel also sheds light on the role of technology in simplifying the process of creating engaging materials. Discover how to create an environment that fosters student engagement and understanding, and learn the differences between fluency instruction in primary and intermediate classes.
    Finally, we examine the value of fluency in reading instruction and how it can be integrated into the literacy block. Nathaniel explains the self-teaching hypothesis and emphasizes the importance of exposing students to unfamiliar words and challenging texts. Don't miss this insightful episode packed with tips and strategies to help your students become fluent and confident readers!

    Resources

    • Think Forward Educators
    • Five Ways to Focus on Fluency, Think Forward Educators Blog
    • Fluency Rubric, Tim Rasinski
    • Readers Theater Scripts, Chase Young
    • Fluency Resources, Tim Rasinski
    • Nathaniel Swain on Writing to Learn, ERRR Podcast

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    Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

    Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.

    Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.


    Ep. 153: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: Fluency Instruction and Assessment with Jan Hasbrouck Jul 07, 2023
    Show notes

    Today we talk about fluency and assessment with Jan Hasbrouck. She shares tips and tricks for how to to best assess and teach fluency. She also debunks frequent fluency misunderstandings and explains the scientific evidence that underlies the Hasbrouck-Tindal Oral Reading Fluency Chart.

    Note: During the podcast, we mentioned we would link Jan’s previous studies on ORF. But… we want to make sure the most recent information (Fluency Norms Chart 2017 Update) is the one that is prioritized for instructional use, so we’ve linked that to avoid confusion.

    Resources

    • Hasbrouck-Tindal Oral Reading Fluency Chart
    • Fluency Norms Chart (2017 Update)
    • Developing Fluent Readers by Jan Hasbrouck, Reading Rockets
    • Understanding and Assessing Fluency by Jan Hasbrouck, Reading Rockets
    • Tim Rasinski Multidimensional Fluency Rubric
    • NAEP Fluency Scale
    • What Does “Below Basic” Mean on NAEP Reading?

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    Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

    Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.

    Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.


    Ep. 152: Science of Reading for ALL Students: Multilingual Learners with Claude Goldenberg Jun 30, 2023
    Show notes

    What if we told you that the science of reading is just as applicable to multilingual learners as it is to monolingual English speakers? Today, we had the pleasure of discussing this topic with Claude Goldenberg, professor emeritus of education at Stanford University. Claude shared his insights on the importance of understanding the nuanced language surrounding multilingual learners.
    In our conversation, we explored the essential process of teaching English learners to read by developing a bank of sight words and providing additional support alongside phonology and orthography. Claude also shed light on the research and literature available specifically for English learners, debunking the myth that the science of reading is only applicable to monolingual English speakers. Moreover, we discussed the findings of the Ehri and Vaughn studies, which explored the effectiveness of early interventions for at-risk students.
    Claude also shared his advice on implementing a strengths-based approach to teaching and building student knowledge while emphasizing the importance of staying up to date with research and being transparent about what we know and don't know. By doing so, we can be effective advocates for English learners. Don't miss this insightful and informative episode to learn how you can better support multilingual learners in their reading journey!

    Resources

    • Click here to access the research Claude mentions during this podcast
    • Melissa and Lori Love Literacy Ep. 119 How Reading Science Works for English Learners with Elsa Cardenas-Hagan

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    Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

    Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.

    Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.


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