Topic: Letter Lessons and First Words

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What decodable text is, why it might be used, when, developmentally, it might be used, and how it can be used to boost early reading skills.

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Recently, I was talking to a group of primary grade teachers after finishing a workshop. They were all very conscientious, but they were also frightened, angry, and distracted by the tenor of recent conversations about phonics

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5 research-based essential elements of a phonics lesson.

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How does phonics effectively fit within daily classroom instruction? Today on the podcast, we’re joined by author Heidi Anne Mesmer

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In addition to using clear language and providing helpful feedback, teachers should be mindful of extra talk in their lessons.

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The teaching of phonics is a means to an end. Children need to decode in order to independently read and write. Phonics shouldn’t feel like an interruption or detour away from these authentic experiences. Phonics should be the building of a curiosity.