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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Education

172 Episodes

  1. 150. Sure-Fire Strategies for Engaging Reluctant Writers

    Published: 12/11/2023

  2. 149. Reading Beyond the Words: Active Reading Strategies for Student Understanding

    Published: 12/4/2023

  3. 148. Merging Vocabulary with Writing: A Powerful Execution

    Published: 11/27/2023

  4. 147. Strategies for Seamless Vocabulary Integration in the Classroom

    Published: 11/20/2023

  5. 146. Debunking 4 Vocabulary Myths and Misconceptions in the Upper Elementary Classroom

    Published: 11/13/2023

  6. 145. Unpacking the Role of Vocabulary Acquisition

    Published: 11/6/2023

  7. 144. Boost Daily Reading and Writing Excitement with This Spontaneous Routine

    Published: 10/30/2023

  8. 143. Level Up Reading Comprehension Strategies with 11 Think-Aloud Prompts

    Published: 10/23/2023

  9. 142. Using Graphic Organizers to Support Quality Written Responses

    Published: 10/16/2023

  10. 141. A 5-Step Read Aloud Routine to Expose Your Students to Diverse Texts

    Published: 10/9/2023

  11. 140. The Return: Where Have I Been?

    Published: 10/2/2023

  12. 139. Literacy Block Reflections and Ideas to Better Support Your Students

    Published: 6/12/2023

  13. 138. Science of Reading Tips for Upper Elementary with Sara Marye

    Published: 6/5/2023

  14. 137. How to Make Diversity a Priority in Your Classrooms with Dr. Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica & Dr. Allison Briceño

    Published: 5/29/2023

  15. 136. Acrostic Response & Tell All About It: Disguising Writing Part 3

    Published: 5/22/2023

  16. 135. Quick Write & Emoji Memories: Disguising Writing Part 2

    Published: 5/15/2023

  17. 134. Picture This & Building Words: Disguising Writing Part 1

    Published: 5/8/2023

  18. 133. How the Enneagram Can Be a Powerful Teaching Tool with Kirsten Hammond

    Published: 5/1/2023

  19. 132. 5 Questions to Ask to Keep Any Writing Curriculum Grounded in Best Practices with Emily and Carrie

    Published: 4/24/2023

  20. 131. Secrets to Engaging Students During Testing Season

    Published: 4/17/2023

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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!