LitCentric Radio

Have some fun with sentences! No, really...more fluent sentences are on the horizon this week! Enemy Pie by Derek Munson, illustrated by Tara King, seems to be on everyone’s back-to-school reading list. Not only is the message of friendship a valuable one, it’s also a great book to combine playful predictions with a bit of poetry tossed in. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

What tools can we use to uncover the author’s message in a treasured story? Find out right now! Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell offers a unique character who advances the plot in interesting ways. Learn what the author really wants us to know about Molly Lou and about ourselves. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

50 years of Harry and we still can’t get enough! Listen in to learn about a unique way to make predictions and fix them when you’re wrong. Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion is a book many of us grew up with, and for good reason. Join Harry on his adventure through town as students make and change predictions along the way. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

Practice empathy in this episode as we explore what makes a character tick. The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is a text you’ll truly fall in love with - from the first moment you meet the main character, to her relatable problem, and the remarkable conclusion. Listen as we explore what the characters says, what she does, what she thinks, and what she feels. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

Sentence fluency abounds in this light hearted text that invites writers to craft versions of their own. Pattern Fish by Trudy Harris is a playful book with just a hint of plot but a whole lot of spirit. Explore poetic phrases and patterns as your students chant along. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

A spiral story is waiting for you in today’s episode! Imogene’s Antlers by David Small tells the unlikely story of one day waking up with a serious problem, and the interesting ways the characters go about solving it. This mentor text offers a unique organizational style you’ll want to tell your students about. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

This time honored classic still has lessons to teach us about organization and retelling. Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina takes us back to simpler times when a peddler sold his wares. The surprises in store still delight children, and the clear-cut organization and plot makes this text ideal for retelling. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

Listen for examples of cause and effect and what the responses characters have to one another can teach us. The Recess Queen, by Alexis O’neill and illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith, combines delightful, creative language with the seriousness of a school yard bully. One character’s ingenuity provides a lesson for us all. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

Let's talk sentence coherence! From Tadpole to Frog by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld is a science reader that keeps readers engaged with up close photographs, just enough informational text, and consistent text features that support comprehension. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

Yes! Your students can learn to analyze text! Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, is a charming tale of curiosity, empathy, and understanding. The traditional-style illustrations are endearing as is the lion himself. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

Students can map changes throughout a text using turning points to infer meaning. Unlovable by Dan Yaccarino is a simple story with a surprising twist. Alfred the pug is a character your students will identify with, no matter their age. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

We're getting creative with informational writing! Surprising Sharks by Nicola Davies and illustrated by James Croft offers readers a creative exploration of shark facts with unique illustrations, strong organization, and a presentation that hooks readers from the start. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

Welcome to the first episode of LitCentric Radio - an all new podcast designed for elementary teachers who love literacy. Today we're exploring persuasion in six different ways. Really! Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems is a highly engaging call-and-response text that students can’t help but respond to. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

Welcome to LitCentric Radio! An all new podcast designed for elementary teachers who love literacy.  In this episode your host, National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb, explains what you can expect from LitCentric Radio episodes.  Learn about a different mentor text each week and get a fresh teaching idea to support your reading and writing instruction. Find all the lessons we've featured on the show in LitCentric Radio's growing lesson bundle: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle