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Is comprehension even teachable?

245: Is comprehension something we actually teach, or does it naturally develop once students can decode? In this episode, we unpack what comprehension really is, why it’s far more complex than a single “skill,” and where it fits within the science of reading.Click here to watch ... Show more

. 10min 3sec

Structured Literacy Routines - with Dr. Melissa Orkin & Sarah Gannon

244: Dr. Melissa Orkin and Sarah Gannon share structured literacy routines from their book The Structured Literacy Playbook — including backward planning with decodable texts, vocabulary work even with CVC words, syntactic phrasing exercises, and more.Click here to watch my compr ... Show more

. 44min 56sec

[Listen again] Which literacy assessments are worth your and your students' time? - with Sean Morrisey

Sean Morrisey, former school psychologist turned fifth grade teacher, walks us through the many different literacy assessments teachers administer. Which are useful, and which are a waste of time? You'll love this practical episode!Click here for the show notes from this episode. ... Show more

. 44min 48sec

How to assess comprehension - with Dr. Kelly Powell-Smith

243: Dr. Kelly Powell-Smith explains how to pinpoint specific comprehension issues using strategic diagnostic assessment—without over-testing your students!Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers.Get my boo ... Show more

. 29min 21sec

What every literacy teacher should know about assessing RAN - with Dr. Erin Pzinski

242: Ever heard of RAN assessment but weren't quite sure what it was or what to do with it? Dr. Erin Pzinski breaks down rapid automatized naming and explains why it's like a "check engine" light. You'll learn what not to do with RAN assessment data and what really helps students ... Show more

. 28min 32sec