The Literacy Dive Podcast: Reading and Writing Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers and Parents
A podcast by Megan Polk, Literacy Specialist, Elementary Teacher - Mondays
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172 Episodes
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150. Sure-Fire Strategies for Engaging Reluctant Writers
Published: 12/11/2023 -
149. Reading Beyond the Words: Active Reading Strategies for Student Understanding
Published: 12/4/2023 -
148. Merging Vocabulary with Writing: A Powerful Execution
Published: 11/27/2023 -
147. Strategies for Seamless Vocabulary Integration in the Classroom
Published: 11/20/2023 -
146. Debunking 4 Vocabulary Myths and Misconceptions in the Upper Elementary Classroom
Published: 11/13/2023 -
145. Unpacking the Role of Vocabulary Acquisition
Published: 11/6/2023 -
144. Boost Daily Reading and Writing Excitement with This Spontaneous Routine
Published: 10/30/2023 -
143. Level Up Reading Comprehension Strategies with 11 Think-Aloud Prompts
Published: 10/23/2023 -
142. Using Graphic Organizers to Support Quality Written Responses
Published: 10/16/2023 -
141. A 5-Step Read Aloud Routine to Expose Your Students to Diverse Texts
Published: 10/9/2023 -
140. The Return: Where Have I Been?
Published: 10/2/2023 -
139. Literacy Block Reflections and Ideas to Better Support Your Students
Published: 6/12/2023 -
138. Science of Reading Tips for Upper Elementary with Sara Marye
Published: 6/5/2023 -
137. How to Make Diversity a Priority in Your Classrooms with Dr. Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica & Dr. Allison Briceño
Published: 5/29/2023 -
136. Acrostic Response & Tell All About It: Disguising Writing Part 3
Published: 5/22/2023 -
135. Quick Write & Emoji Memories: Disguising Writing Part 2
Published: 5/15/2023 -
134. Picture This & Building Words: Disguising Writing Part 1
Published: 5/8/2023 -
133. How the Enneagram Can Be a Powerful Teaching Tool with Kirsten Hammond
Published: 5/1/2023 -
132. 5 Questions to Ask to Keep Any Writing Curriculum Grounded in Best Practices with Emily and Carrie
Published: 4/24/2023 -
131. Secrets to Engaging Students During Testing Season
Published: 4/17/2023
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!