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In each episode of Reading Road Trip from IDA Ontario, host and classroom teacher Kate Winn explores evidence-based literacy instruction with a fabulous guest. From researchers and authors to educators and advocates, they're all sharing practical ideas that can be implemented now in your class, school or district!
Support our podcast by making a donation on our website: https://www.idaontario.com/donate/
S4 E5: The Lowdown on Decodable Text with Lee-Ann Lear
Reading Road Trip
56 minutes 32 seconds
3 months ago
S4 E5: The Lowdown on Decodable Text with Lee-Ann Lear
This week, Kate Winn chats with educator and SyllaSense decodable book author Lee-Ann Lear. They discuss the role decodables can play in a structured literacy classroom, common misconceptions, and practical tips for using decodable text. Lee-Ann also shares how SyllaSense got started, how the books are written and reviewed, and why their scope and sequence goes beyond just phonics. Whether you’re new to decodable text or already using it regularly, this episode offers helpful insights for educators supporting early readers.
Mentioned in this episode:
Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint? by Tyna Legault Taylor
The Reading League Decodable Book Sources
UFLI Decodable Text Guide
The Active View of Reading - Duke & Cartwright
SyllaSense Scope and Sequence
SyllaSense Teacher Tip Sheets
SyllaSense deck-odables
SyllaSense workshops
Reading Road Trip
In each episode of Reading Road Trip from IDA Ontario, host and classroom teacher Kate Winn explores evidence-based literacy instruction with a fabulous guest. From researchers and authors to educators and advocates, they're all sharing practical ideas that can be implemented now in your class, school or district!
Support our podcast by making a donation on our website: https://www.idaontario.com/donate/
