Leveraging read-alouds to build language and getting started with advocacy work (with Dr. Molly Ness)
The Be Podcast Network, an organization of more than four dozen engaging shows dedicated to education, and Reading Is Fundamental are partnering during National Literacy Month to share high-impact conversations about literacy with more than 40 unique episodes featuring conversations about the state of children’s literacy nationwide, best practices for reading instruction and engagement, strategies to foster the joy of reading in school and at home, and much more.
Read-alouds and think-alouds are a powerful, accessible way to build these important language skills. That’s why Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan invited Dr. Molly Ness, a RIF affiliate, on De Facto Leaders as part of the National Literacy Month RIF series to talk about literacy advocacy work and the power of using read-alouds and think-alouds to build vocabulary.
In this conversation, they discuss:
- The impact of vocabulary on comprehension
- The science of reading as an evolving body of work instead of a trend or curriculum
- Book deserts: Concerning statistics and how to help
- Getting started with policy briefs and advocacy work
- Think-alouds and read-alouds: Why they’re not just for younger kids