by Megan Polk, Literacy Specialist, Elementary Teacher
Do you find yourself seeking new implementations when it comes to literacy instruction? Do you crave fresh ideas and engaging lessons to transform your students into skilled readers and writers? The Literacy Dive Podcast was created to provide educators, like you, with actionable steps and strategies to improve teaching reading and writing. Your host, Megan Polk, is the creator and owner of The Literacy Dive, a company that creates educational, literacy curriculum that aims to close the gap and support children in reaching mastery. Being a literacy specialist and having over a decade of teaching grades K-5, Megan knows the power of collaboration and working alongside teachers and parents to provide them with the support, confidence, and resources they need to meet students where they are. Dive in each Monday as Megan and her guests unpack an element of literacy or various topics relatable to educators. Here are some topics covered in this literacy podcast: writing strategies, reading comprehension, the writing process, the science of reading, and small group instruction. Tune in on your favorite podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Amazon, and more! If you enjoy this podcast and find the content helpful, please consider leaving a rating, feedback review, and/or sharing this podcast with a friend!
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April 29, 2024
<p>Over the last month, we’ve been discussing all the different factors that can affect a student’s reading comprehension, even in upper elementary. We’ve gone over fundamental and cognitive factors, and now we’ve hit the last factor, which is environmental. So, in the last episode of the series, I’m sharing interventions for environmental factors that affect reading comprehension, the impact those have on student learning, and ways to support them. </p><p>When it comes to environmental factors, I’m really going to cover the socioeconomic and emotional or psychological factors that students face. As you address these factors, it’s important to be aware that this involves creating a supportive classroom environment and connecting with resources that go beyond the classroom. I’m going to provide several intervention ideas that involve the community, public library, and ways to include SEL into your daily literacy routine. </p><p>As you start to examine reasons why a student isn’t proficient in reading comprehension, it’s important to look beyond academics. Are there resources or materials that aren’t attainable or lack the support to improve their reading? By taking a look at the environmental factors that affect reading comprehension and addressing those issues, you will soon have your students feeling successful with their literacy skills! </p><p>Show Notes: <a href="https://theliteracydive.com/episode170" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theliteracydive.com/episode170</a></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href="https://theliteracydive.ck.page/b63216d560" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vocabulary Writing Prompts Sample</a></li><li><a href="http://theliteracydive.com/contextclues" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE Context Clues Activity Set</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Bundle-for-Guided-Reading-3rd-4th-5th-Grade-Small-Groups-4968195" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mckaybooks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">McKay’s Used Book Store</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hpb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Half Price Books</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Graphic-Organizers-for-Guided-Reading-Comprehension-Skills-3rd-4th-5th-Grade-ELA-3086866" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Graphic Organizers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guided-Reading-Response-Questions-for-Comprehension-Skills-3rd-4th-5th-Grade-3023823" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Comprehension Question Rings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Posters-Reading-Strategies-Interactive-Notebook-Charts-3166077" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Skills and Strategies Anchor Charts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sentence-Writing-Sentence-Starters-Bundle-ELA-Reading-Comprehension-Writing-4046449" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sentence Stem Response Cards</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sentence-Writing-Sentence-Starters-Reading-Response-Notebook-ELA-Anchor-Charts--3080154" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sentence Stem Anchor Charts</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Connect with Me:</strong></p><ul><li>Join The Daily Writing Disguise Membership <a href="https://theliteracydive.com/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>Shop my TpT store <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Literacy-Dive" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>Receive emails from me <a href="https://theliteracydive.ck.page/311deb2d1d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>Follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theliteracydive/" rel="noopener
April 22, 2024
<p>Over the last few weeks, I’ve been diving into intervention strategies for students who have difficulty with reading comprehension. The reality is that some upper elementary students aren’t proficient or on grade level when it comes to reading or reading comprehension. So, as literacy teachers, we’ve got to come up with ways to support these students in our class. Last week, I shared strategies for students who struggle with the fundamental factors of reading comprehension. But in today’s episode, I’m sharing interventions and strategies for cognitive factors that affect reading comprehension for your students.</p><p>When we discuss cognitive factors, we’re addressing deficiencies in attention issues, processing speeds, working memory, language processing, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. But one thing that’s unique about cognitive challenges is that the intervention and strategies need to be specialized and focused on the unique needs of each student. Therefore, when highlighting strategies and interventions for cognitive factors that affect reading comprehension, they’re tailored and adjusted to benefit the student and help them succeed in reading and academics in general.</p><p>As you address cognitive factors that affect reading comprehension, know that support from special education teachers and interventionists may need to get involved. Therefore, by implementing these strategies with your students, you’re one step ahead in getting them the help they need for the future in academics. Our goal as literacy teachers is to get our students proficient in reading, so having these interventions ready for your students is one way for you to address their cognitive factors in order to improve their reading comprehension skills. </p><p>Show Notes: <a href="https://theliteracydive.com/episode169" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theliteracydive.com/episode169</a></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href="https://theliteracydive.ck.page/b63216d560" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vocabulary Writing Prompts Sample</a></li><li><a href="http://theliteracydive.com/contextclues" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE Context Clues Activity Set</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Bundle-for-Guided-Reading-3rd-4th-5th-Grade-Small-Groups-4968195" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Graphic-Organizers-for-Guided-Reading-Comprehension-Skills-3rd-4th-5th-Grade-ELA-3086866" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Graphic Organizers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guided-Reading-Response-Questions-for-Comprehension-Skills-3rd-4th-5th-Grade-3023823" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Comprehension Question Rings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Posters-Reading-Strategies-Interactive-Notebook-Charts-3166077" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Skills and Strategies Anchor Charts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sentence-Writing-Sentence-Starters-Bundle-ELA-Reading-Comprehension-Writing-4046449" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sentence Stem Response Cards</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sentence-Writing-Sentence-Starters-Reading-Response-Notebook-ELA-Anchor-Charts--3080154" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sentence Stem Anchor Charts</a></li><li><a href="https://theliteracydive.com/fundamental-reading-comprehension-strategies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 168, Interventions for Fundamental Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension</a></li><li><a href="https://theliteracydive.com/lack-of-reading-comprehension/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 167, Fundamental, Cognitive, and Environmental...
April 15, 2024
<p>Getting students in upper elementary on grade level with their reading and comprehension skills can be challenging because there are so many factors and reasons why they’re lacking in that area. However, one of the biggest reasons is a lack of fundamental and foundational skills. I talked in last week’s episode about the different areas this can be found, but I want to go deeper into providing you with action steps you can take. So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing seven fundamental reading comprehension strategies you can implement in your classroom.</p><p>As I reference factors tied to foundational skills, I’m referring to vocabulary, decoding, background knowledge, fluency, text structure, engagement, and comprehension strategies. These fundamental challenges contribute to a student’s lack of reading skills. So in each of these areas, I discuss the fundamental reading comprehension strategies I would take action in to support students. I also provide examples of engaging and creative ways to implement in the areas of your literacy block. </p><p>It’s our job as teachers to find ways to support our students in becoming successful readers. And even if they’re in upper elementary, that reason could be a lack of fundamental and foundational skills. But by identifying and incorporating fundamental reading comprehension strategies, you will be able to build an effective action plan and learning experiences that are fun and engaging for all of your students. </p><p>Show Notes: <a href="https://theliteracydive.com/episode168" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theliteracydive.com/episode168</a></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href="https://theliteracydive.ck.page/b63216d560" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vocabulary Writing Prompts Sample</a></li><li><a href="http://theliteracydive.com/contextclues" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE Context Clues Activity Set</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Bundle-for-Guided-Reading-3rd-4th-5th-Grade-Small-Groups-4968195" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Graphic-Organizers-for-Guided-Reading-Comprehension-Skills-3rd-4th-5th-Grade-ELA-3086866" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Graphic Organizers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guided-Reading-Response-Questions-for-Comprehension-Skills-3rd-4th-5th-Grade-3023823" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Comprehension Question Rings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Posters-Reading-Strategies-Interactive-Notebook-Charts-3166077" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Skills and Strategies Anchor Charts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sentence-Writing-Sentence-Starters-Bundle-ELA-Reading-Comprehension-Writing-4046449" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sentence Stem Response Cards</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sentence-Writing-Sentence-Starters-Reading-Response-Notebook-ELA-Anchor-Charts--3080154" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sentence Stem Anchor Charts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/1st-2nd-Grade-Phonics-Reading-Fluency-Sentence-Reading-Fluency-Task-Cards-2642455" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fluency Task Cards</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sight-Word-Practice-Reading-Passages-with-Comprehension-Questions-1st-2nd-3rd--3056297" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reading Comprehension Sight Word Stories and Questions</a></li><li><a href="https://theliteracydive.com/lack-of-reading-comprehension/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 167, Fundamental, Cognitive, and Environmental Factors That Affect Reading...
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