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Why shouldn’t we level students?
Professor and researcher Kristin Conradi-Smith from episode 143 says, “We lack research for differentiation by text levels.There's simply no support for it.” Teaching with a leveled reading, sometimes known as guided reading, approach isn’t the most effective way to teach or learn to read.
Instead, we can
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Ep. 177: The Five Pillars of Reading with Hugh Catts
#1 2023 Countdown: Ep. 143: Maximizing Small Group Reading Instruction
#2 2023 Countdown: Ep. 142: Structured Literacy in Small Group Time
Episode 175: Quick Q&A - What Does Research Say About Small Group Reading Instruction?
#3 2023 Countdown: Ep. 153: Fluency Instruction and Assessment with Jan Hasbrouck
Episode 174: Unpacking the Knowledge Matters Review Tool with Sue Pimentel and Barbara Davidson
#4 2023 Countdown: Ep. 154: Fluency Instructional Routines with Nathaniel Swain
Episode 173: Quick Q&A: What Are Funds of Knowledge and How Are They Related to Background Knowledge?
#5 2023 Countdown: Ep. 157: Reading Comprehension Blueprint with Nancy Hennessy
Episode 172: Quick Q&A: Are You Adopting a New ELA Curriculum? Where Do You Start?
[LISTEN AGAIN] Ep. 78: Fourth Grade Teacher Applies the Science of Reading by Building Knowledge
Episode 171: Quick Q&A: What is a Curriculum Evaluation Tool?
Ep. 170: All About Read-Alouds with Molly Ness
Episode 169: Quick Q&A: What is a Read Aloud?
[LISTEN AGAIN} Ep. 66: Science of Reading Comprehension with Nell Duke
Episode 168: Quick Q&A: What is Dysgraphia?
Ep. 167: The Relationship Between Phonics and Language Comprehension with Tiffany Hogan
Episode 166: Quick Q&A: What is Developmental Language Disorder?
[LISTEN AGAIN] Ep. 128: Dear Balanced Literacy Teacher with Missy Purcell
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