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Anna Geiger, author of "Reach All Readers," joins us on the pod today.
Anna takes us on a historical reading journey, from the early reading wars of the 1800s to debates between whole language and balanced literacy, up to the present Science of Reading movement. She shares her personal transition from balanced literacy to embracing the science of reading, providing critical insights into why a code-emphasis method is indispensable for early reading instruction.

Resources
Connect with Anna Geiger, AKA The Measured Mom
Listen to Anna's podcast, Triple R Teaching
Read Anna's new book, Reach All Readers

We wrote a book! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night

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From Sep 21, 2020

The article Placing Text at the Center of the Standards-Aligned ELA Classroom is a must-read before or after listening to this podcast!

Meredith Liben and Sue Pimentel share the true intentions of the CCSS vs. the way they are currently interpreted. They also provide observations about how the Standards play out in classrooms and schools - within HQIM and what happens in absence of HQIM!

We ask the gals some tough questions:

• What does this mean for assessment, especially "data-driven" instruction?
• What are better ways to assess and track student progress?

They are hilarious and smart, and so very relatable. This one is a MUST listen!

Read the article that prompted this conversation:
Placing Text at the Center of the Standards-Aligned ELA Classroom

We wrote a book! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night

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In this episode, Meredith and David Liben discuss the importance of comprehension instruction, the power of questions, and the practice of close reading. They emphasize the value of curiosity, vocabulary depth, and the features of complex text. The conversation also delves into the debate around teaching comprehension strategies, the overemphasis on reading strategies, the impact of high-pressure assessments on instruction, and the need for a more comprehensive approach to reading comprehension. The speakers reflect on their own mistakes and the challenges in the field of literacy education.

Takeaways

• The power of questions lies in their ability to provide insight into a student's comprehension, encourage precise thinking, and reveal the features of a text that stumped or aided comprehension.
• Close reading serves as a valuable technique for examining the features of complex text, developing vocabulary depth, and understanding the world through text.
• The debate around teaching comprehension strategies highlights the impact of high-pressure assessments and the need to prioritize meaningful instruction over test preparation. Comprehension strategies have limitations and may not be the most effective approach to reading comprehension.
• The overemphasis on reading strategies can be detrimental to students' engagement and understanding of reading.
• Foundational skills and the science of reading play a crucial role in improving reading comprehension.
• Reflecting on mistakes and being open to learning from them is essential for progress in literacy education.

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