Reach All Readers

By Anna GeigerEducation How To

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March 17, 2025[Listen Again] How to teach writing in K-8: A thinkSRSD deep dive with Dr. Leslie Laud
If you're looking for an evidence-based approach to teaching writing in all grades, look no further than thinkSRSD! Dr. Leslie Laud explains this approach and breaks down how it looks across the grade levels. Be sure to check the show notes for links to free resources that will get you started!

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1 hr 4 min
March 10, 2025Strategies for teaching writing in the early grades - with Amy Siracusano
206: Amy Siracusano describes the Not So Simple View of Writing and explains how this model helps us make instructional decisions when teaching young writers. She also shares a variety of strategies that will help you teach students at all different stages. Lots of goodness in this episode!
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54 min
March 03, 2025How to incorporate guided practice into your writing lessons - with Leah Mermelstein
205: When I look back at my own writing instruction, I often gave a quick mini-lesson and expected students to take a "nose dive" into independent writing with little, if any, guided practice. Leah Mermelstein walks us through the importance of gradual release and explains three types of guided practice that you can bring into your writing instruction.
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47 min
February 24, 2025Can we redeem the writing workshop approach? - with April Smith
204: "Writing workshop" is almost a bad word in today's science of reading circles. It's true that many elements of the model need improvement, but it's also true that some elements of the workshop model are based on research. Is it possible to redeem the writing workshop approach? I break this down with author, educator, and curriculum writer, April Smith.
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39 min
February 17, 2025Evidence-based practices in teaching writing - with Dr. Steve Graham
203: With his 47 years of experience, Dr. Steve Graham has much to share about what research says about teaching writing and how to apply it to classroom instruction. We discuss six evidence-based practices for teaching writing and how to implement them in day-to-day instruction.
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1 hr 13 min
February 10, 2025How to cure the balanced literacy hangover - with Dr. Brent Conway & Jen Hogan
202: Dr. Brent Conway, school superintendent, and Jen Hogan, curriculum coordinator, have written a fascinating white paper, Early Literacy and the Balanced Literacy Hangover. Even though more schools and teachers are embracing the science of reading, "lingering beliefs and practices have become like a bad hangover that is tough to shake." In this episode, Brent and Jen identify these beliefs and practices and share specific ways that teachers can move forward.
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51 min
February 03, 2025How to choose a new reading program - with Dr. Maria Murray
201: If your school is looking for a new reading program, this is the episode for you! Dr. Maria Murray, president of The Reading League, explains how schools can use their free tools to evaluate potential programs.

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38 min
January 27, 2025EPISODE 200!
200: In today's celebratory episode, I share my science of reading journey so far and identify my very favorite guest from the last five years. Just kidding! But I do give podcast "awards" as I identify my favorite podcast series, the most genuine guests, the most passionate, the most knowledgeable ... and more. Listen in to find out which guests were named!

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12 min
January 20, 2025How to address the needs of advanced readers - with Dr. Nancy Young
199: Dr. Nancy Young, creator of The Ladder of Reading & Writing infographic, explains why we need to challenge students who are advanced in reading and why research does not support the notion that they will be "just fine" regardless of their instruction. This is an important issue that deserves more attention.

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44 min
January 13, 2025Equipping students to make strong inferences - with Dr. Amy Elleman
198: Comprehension is complex - and helping students improve comprehension is no straightforward task! Thankfully, Dr. Amy Elleman shows us how to teach the subskills that will enable our students to make strong inferences and become better comprehenders in the process.

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FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22!
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48 min

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Ready to help every student become a proficient reader? Join literacy expert Anna Geiger, M.Ed., for practical conversations about teaching reading well.

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