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Building Your Scientifically-Based ELA Block with Jamey Peavler
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers
Chapters
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Why ELA Blocks Feel Impossible
1:36
The Simple View Of Reading
5:15
Two Buckets, Two Paths
9:00
Costs Of One-Size Text Choices
11:40
Constrained vs Unconstrained Skills
16:25
What To Teach In Language Comprehension
20:30
Authentic Strategy Use In Real Texts
23:50
Intervening In Language Comprehension
27:28
Consistent Language Lowers Cognitive Load
29:40
The Word Recognition Continuum
34:40
Syllable Types Without The Noise
38:20
Time And Differentiation By Need
41:35
What Walk-To-Read Looks Like
46:25
Avoiding Tracking And Accelerating Growth
49:40
When WIN Time Is Enough
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers
Building Your Scientifically-Based ELA Block with Jamey Peavler
Jan 16, 2026
Episode 243
Jamey Peavler discusses the importance of recognizing the varied learning needs of students in all grades! She emphasizes the distinction between comprehension and word recognition skills, advocating for differentiated instruction to better support each student's unique learning journey.
Key Takeaways
- Word recognition and comprehension can develop at different rates.
- Differentiated instruction is essential for meeting diverse learning needs.
- Teachers should empower themselves to adapt their teaching methods.
- Effective teaching requires awareness of students' varying skill levels.
- Teachers play a crucial role in bridging the gap between comprehension and skill.
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