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Episode 236

Catlin Goodrow discusses her role as a literacy coach and interventionist for older students, focusing on assessing student needs, implementing effective interventions, and the logistics of providing support in the classroom. She shares insights on decoding challenges, comprehension strategies, and the importance of engaging students with appropriate texts. She also emphasizes the significance of flexibility in instruction and offers practical tips for teachers to support struggling readers. Check out her new book 'Reading Beyond the Routines,' which provides research-informed strategies for teaching literacy in grades 2 through 6.

Resources

• Reading Beyond the Basics by Catlin Goodrow (book) 
• Podcast Episode - Helping Students Read Multisyllabic Words with Devin Kearns (podcast)
• Podcast Episode: Exploring the Research Behind Paired Oral Reading with Jake Downs (podcast)
• Podcast Episode - No More “Strategy of the Week” (podcast)
• Building Background Knowledge Through Reading: Rethinking Text Sets - Sarah Lupo et. al. (research article)
• Rewards by Anita Archer (paid program)
• Word Connections by Jessica Toste (free program)

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