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Dr. Pam Kastner, an expert in English language and spelling inventories, discusses the complexity of English spelling, the influence of language on spelling, and the use of spelling inventories as a diagnostic tool. She also shares favorite resources for teaching spelling and highlights an upcoming literacy conference focused on the power of spelling inventories.

154: Lyn Stone helps us navigate the complexities of English spelling in a way that makes sense for students and teachers. We discuss morphology, etymology, tricky spellings, and even get Lyn's opinion on teaching "blends" and syllable types. Enjoy!Click here for the show notes from this episode.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

153: Dr. Shelley Blackwell and I discuss all things spelling - from spelling assessment to spelling intervention. We also talk about whether it's useful to teach spelling rules and syllable types.Click here for the show notes from this episode.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Dr. Richard Gentry, spelling expert, discusses the phases of spelling development, importance of spelling instruction, and explicit teaching strategies. They emphasize the significance of orthographic mapping and the use of structured literacy instruction for effective spelling development.

Dr. Louisa Moats, an expert in teaching spelling, discusses the importance of spelling education and the regularity of the English spelling system. She explores the usefulness and limitation of syllable types in teaching spelling. The chapter also emphasizes the significance of teaching spelling rules and patterns, and highlights the success of the 'Letters' program in language skills instruction.

Wiley Blevins, author of practical books about teaching phonics, discusses decodable books, syllable types, sound walls, and differentiating phonics lessons. They highlight the impact of illiteracy on family and motivation to teach. The importance of high-quality decodable texts and teaching children to start with words when reading is emphasized. Updates in 'Phonics A to Z' and the value of using mouth pictures in phonics instruction are discussed. 'Sadly, Phonics to Reading' program and upcoming projects are also mentioned.

This is one of our top three most popular episodes, so let's give it another listen! Set for variability is a skill that readers use to transform a pronunciation error into the correctly decoded form of the word. If you think it sounds important, you're right! Today we learn all about set for variability from Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, creator of Reading Simplified.Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Dr. Deb Glaser, an author and educational consultant, discusses the importance of morphology in teaching reading and spelling. She emphasizes the need for explicit instruction and the lack of a specific scope and sequence. The guests also explore teaching Greek and Latin roots, using books and cards as teaching tools, and the importance of teachers' knowledge and research-backed tools.

Special education coach Rachel Beiswanger discusses using assessment data to inform instruction. Topics include identifying students' reading abilities, strategies for working with phonemic awareness and phonics, various assessments such as Orf and maze comprehension measure, and strategies for improving reading comprehension.

Dr. Sharon Walpole, an expert in reading instruction, discusses how to balance whole group and small group reading instruction. She explains her free open-access curriculum, Bookworms, and the phonics lessons in her book, How to Plan Differentiated Reading Instruction. The podcast covers topics such as the origins of differentiated reading instruction, the challenges of balancing whole group and small group instruction, the use of decodable text, different approaches to teaching reading, and the importance of word and world knowledge for student success.