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Big Words for Young Readers – Why We Must Start Earlier and How to Do It! The Science of Reading in Practice Series
Monday, March 25, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer, Professor of Literacy Education, Virginia Tech; and Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Sponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions
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Join us for an insightful edWebinar with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer, acclaimed author of Big Words for Young Readers. Dr. Mesmer emphasizes the crucial importance of extending phonics instruction beyond decoding short words. Early readers must develop the skills to decode “big words”—those with multiple syllables and morphemes. This ensures proficiency in reading.
In this session, educators:
- Gain a deep understanding of a meticulously crafted K-5 scope and sequence
- Learn evidence-based strategies supported by research, enabling quick integration of effective phonics instruction into the classroom
- Walk away with a practical toolkit that empowers teachers to transform their phonics instruction, moving beyond basic decoding
This is part four of Scholastic Education Solutions’ Science of Reading in Practice series, but it can be viewed as a stand-alone edWebinar. The sessions are not dependent on one another and the series can be viewed in any order.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders.
Access the entire series in any sequence of your choice!
Part 1 – 5 Ways to Improve Foundational Skills Instruction Right Now: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
Part 2 – 7 Modifications to Transform Reading Instruction: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
Part 3 – Accelerate Language Comprehension with the Strive-for-Five Framework: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
Part 5 – Teach Reading the Way the Brain Works Best: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
About the Presenters
Heidi Anne Mesmer, Ph.D., Professor of Literacy Education at Virginia Tech, frequently works in schools, explaining and modeling evidence-based ways to teach reading. Her research focuses on methods and materials for beginning readers.
Dr. Amanda Alexander serves as Scholastic’s Chief Academic Officer. In this role, she leads research and validation efforts to ensure the efficacy of products, the delivery of professional learning services, and the company’s partnership with the Yale Child Study Center, focusing on the intersection of literacy and health. Prior to joining Scholastic, Dr. Alexander served as the Vice President of Policy and Partnership Development at Teachstone. With more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience, the majority of Dr. Alexander’s service has been as a practitioner in the public sector. She has a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Howard University, an M.S.Ed. in educational leadership from Baruch College, and a Ph.D. in education from American University.
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