Strategies for Early Reading Success with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer
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Join our conversation with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer, a leading literacy expert and professor from Virginia Tech, as we explore advanced early reading strategies, dive into the significance of reader-text matching, and unpack the power of morphology and complex vocabulary acquisition.
We discuss:
- Effective techniques for aligning texts with reader capabilities
- Methods for teaching complex vocabulary to early learners
- Insights into the impact of morphology on word structure comprehension
- Comparative analysis of conveying complex vocabulary in narrative versus informational texts
- Practical advice for educators on translating research into classroom practices
Important Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer and her focus areas
- 02:23 Dr. Mesmer shares amusing back-to-school anecdotes.
- 06:06 Discussion on the significance of morphology in literacy
- 14:15 How translational science bridges research and classroom practice
- 22:16 Analyzing the unique challenges of teaching complex vocabulary through narrative and informational texts
- 31:02 Advice for educators to apply this research to classroom instruction
Connect with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer
Just Right Reader Science of Reading Instructional Materials and Resources: https://justrightreader.com/
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