The Literacy View
The Literacy View podcast is dedicated to providing educators and parents with Breaking News and cutting-edge research in literacy instruction. Nicknamed by one of their listeners as the “Spice Girls of Literacy,” Faith and Judy, two veteran educators who still work in the trenches, bring their expertise, senses of humor, and passion for literacy instruction to the show, making it an engaging and informative experience for listeners. Never shying away from controversial topics and guests, and frequently disagreeing with each other, the hosts break down complex research into easy-to-understand takeaways and provide actionable solutions that teachers and parents can use in their classrooms and at home. And, they are never afraid to good-naturedly call BS or cheer on their guests or each other when a point or item of discussion excites them. In fact, they have “BS” and “cheer” buttons at the ready for that very purpose! With their engaging format and wealth of knowledge, Faith and Judy are sure to help you take your teaching to the next level! It is no wonder that so many of their guests and listeners consider the Literacy View their favorite, can’t-miss podcast in the literacy space. Have fun and learn at the same time!
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The Literacy View
Phonemic Awareness Guide: Is It Accurate? Science of Reading Truth Bomb for Educators (140)
We asked the big question: Is the Phonemic Awareness Guide actually accurate, or is it just another round of literacy fluff?
In this episode, Faith and I throw down a Science of Reading truth bomb 💣 and break it all the way down. No jargon. No sugarcoating. Just what works, what doesn’t, and how to make phonemic awareness stick for kids.
Here’s where we go:
🔥 Why phonemic awareness is non-negotiable for K–1, ELLs, and struggling readers
🔥 The quick 5-minute routines we use for blending, segmenting, and deletion
🔥 The myths we’re done with (like “PA stops at blending”) — and what the research really says
🔥 How we do error correction that teaches without shaming
🔥 Why honoring dialect differences matters in every classroom
🔥 How deletion + substitution fuel orthographic mapping so kids actually remember words
This isn’t another PD handout. It’s the No-BS educator’s guide to phonemic awareness — practical, research-backed, and classroom-tested.
🔗 Resources We Mention
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uUEi_3Hmnoe-DcY8H3tQatyiw4cNEm63/view?usp=sharing
- Teaching Phonemic Awareness in 2024: A Guide for Educators
- Rosner Test of Auditory Analysis Skills (TAAS)
- Phonological Awareness Screening Test (PAST)
💬 Sound Off
What’s the worst phonemic awareness myth you still hear in PD or curriculum training? Drop it in the comments or tag us @TheLiteracyView. We want your truth bombs.
Bios of Guests:
Rice Bio: https://cehhs.utk.edu/tpte/people/marianne-rice/
Janetos Bio: https://2024.sllsummit.com/speakers/harriett-janetos/
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