<description>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Melissa Orkin and Sarah Gannon, co-authors of The Structured Literacy Playbook, join Michelle to unpack what it really takes to move students from accurate decoding to fluent, meaningful reading.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They explore how teachers can intentionally plan to build fluency using a backward design approach rooted in the brain science of reading.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drawing on the work of Dr. Maryanne Wolf, Melissa and Sarah introduce the POSSUM framework, a multi-component model that integrates phonology, orthography, semantics, syntax, and morphology within a single lesson. Rather than isolating skills, this approach connects them, reflecting how the reading brain actually works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;An explanation of the POSSUM Framework&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The role of retrieval (RAN) in fluency and reading development&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;How to design small-group instruction using a backwards planning approach&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;What to try when students get “stuck” in sound-by-sound reading&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;“Winning strategies” and other high-leverage routines – like syntactic phrasing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources Mentioned:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4sBe5UJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Structured Literacy Playbook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt; by Dr. Melissa Orkin, Sarah Gannon, and Alexandria Osburn&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.craftingmindsgroup.com/offers/kzLahBVQ/checkout" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Structured Literacy Game Plan Generator (One Month Trial)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt; - Backward planning tool that generates lessons!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.craftingmindsgroup.com/shop-decoding-duo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Decoding Duo Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.craftingmindsgroup.com/morphology-anthology" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Morphology Anthology&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.craftingmindsgroup.com/site/rave-o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;RAVE-O Program&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt; (Intervention)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em class="ql-size-small"&gt;This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. 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Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators

Michelle Sullivan • Literacy Coach & Science of Reading Advocate

89. The Structured Literacy Playbook with Dr. Melissa Orkin & Sarah Gannon, Crafting Minds

APR 14, 202670 MIN
Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators

89. The Structured Literacy Playbook with Dr. Melissa Orkin & Sarah Gannon, Crafting Minds

APR 14, 202670 MIN

Description

Dr. Melissa Orkin and Sarah Gannon, co-authors of The Structured Literacy Playbook, join Michelle to unpack what it really takes to move students from accurate decoding to fluent, meaningful reading.They explore how teachers can intentionally plan to build fluency using a backward design approach rooted in the brain science of reading.Drawing on the work of Dr. Maryanne Wolf, Melissa and Sarah introduce the POSSUM framework, a multi-component model that integrates phonology, orthography, semantics, syntax, and morphology within a single lesson. Rather than isolating skills, this approach connects them, reflecting how the reading brain actually works.Key Takeaways:An explanation of the POSSUM FrameworkThe role of retrieval (RAN) in fluency and reading developmentHow to design small-group instruction using a backwards planning approachWhat to try when students get “stuck” in sound-by-sound reading“Winning strategies” and other high-leverage routines – like syntactic phrasingResources Mentioned:Book: The Structured Literacy Playbook by Dr. Melissa Orkin, Sarah Gannon, and Alexandria OsburnStructured Literacy Game Plan Generator (One Month Trial) - Backward planning tool that generates lessons!Decoding Duo ResourcesMorphology AnthologyRAVE-O Program (Intervention)This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!Connect with Crafting Minds Group:Website: https://www.craftingmindsgroup.com/Instagram: @craftingmindsgroup Email: [email protected] & [email protected] with Michelle:Follow me on Instagram: @michelle_thecolorfulclassroom & @logosliteracyacademyJoin our Facebook CommunitySign up for my NewsletterShop on TPT: The Colorful ClassroomVisit: www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.comJoin The COLORFUL Literacy Toolkit MembershipWant to Support the Podcast?Make a Donation to Support ProductionInterested in Learning More about Morphology?Logos Literacy AcademyCourse 1: Mastering Morphology: Foundations for Every EducatorCourse 2 & Curriculum: K-2 MorphologyMonthly Coaching Calls: Logos Live