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Helping Students Read Entire Books with Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway
Manage episode 518116718 series 2982014
Episode 239
Experts Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway join Melissa & Lori to tackle one of the biggest questions in teaching today: What happened to reading whole books in school? From the pull of digital distractions to the rise of skill-focused instruction, they explore why diving into full texts matters more than ever. You’ll hear inspiring ideas for making books come alive in the classroom, the magic of read-alouds, and the power of close reading. Plus, each guest reveals their favorite book to teach. Reading entire books ignites curiosity, builds stamina, and so much more.
Resources
- The Teach Like A Champion Guide to the Science of Reading (book)
- Teach Like A Champion (Website - Resources, Workshops, Blogs, & More!)
- Close Reading: Uncover Deeper Meaning (blog)
- The Indispensable Power of [Full] Books (blog)
- Melissa & Lori Podcast Knowledge & Comprehension (Daniel Willingham & Barbara Davidson)
We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.
Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.
Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.
Chapters
1. Why Whole Books Are Disappearing (00:00:00)
2. Attention, Phones, and “Skillsiness” (00:02:35)
3. What Whole Books Actually Build (00:07:55)
4. Early Grades, Read-Alouds, and Access (00:13:32)
5. Choosing Worthy, Complex Texts (00:18:08)
6. When You Don’t Pick the Book (00:23:46)
7. Purposeful Read-Aloud: Techniques That Work (00:28:09)
8. Close Reading Within Whole Novels (00:34:01)
9. One Book We’d Teach Tomorrow (00:40:12)
10. Closing Notes and How to Connect (00:44:20)
321 episodes
Manage episode 518116718 series 2982014
Episode 239
Experts Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway join Melissa & Lori to tackle one of the biggest questions in teaching today: What happened to reading whole books in school? From the pull of digital distractions to the rise of skill-focused instruction, they explore why diving into full texts matters more than ever. You’ll hear inspiring ideas for making books come alive in the classroom, the magic of read-alouds, and the power of close reading. Plus, each guest reveals their favorite book to teach. Reading entire books ignites curiosity, builds stamina, and so much more.
Resources
- The Teach Like A Champion Guide to the Science of Reading (book)
- Teach Like A Champion (Website - Resources, Workshops, Blogs, & More!)
- Close Reading: Uncover Deeper Meaning (blog)
- The Indispensable Power of [Full] Books (blog)
- Melissa & Lori Podcast Knowledge & Comprehension (Daniel Willingham & Barbara Davidson)
We answer your questions about teaching reading in The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night.
Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at literacypodcast.com.
Join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.
Chapters
1. Why Whole Books Are Disappearing (00:00:00)
2. Attention, Phones, and “Skillsiness” (00:02:35)
3. What Whole Books Actually Build (00:07:55)
4. Early Grades, Read-Alouds, and Access (00:13:32)
5. Choosing Worthy, Complex Texts (00:18:08)
6. When You Don’t Pick the Book (00:23:46)
7. Purposeful Read-Aloud: Techniques That Work (00:28:09)
8. Close Reading Within Whole Novels (00:34:01)
9. One Book We’d Teach Tomorrow (00:40:12)
10. Closing Notes and How to Connect (00:44:20)
321 episodes
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