Creating Readers with Savannah Campbell
Join Savannah Campbell, a certified reading specialist and passionate advocate for the Science of Reading, as she shares her journey from traditional teaching methods to transformative, evidence-based practices. Savannah brings you the latest research, practical strategies, and actionable insights to help educators refine their craft and empower their students to become confident, lifelong readers. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or new to the field, ”Creating Readers” is your go-to resource for making meaningful progress in literacy education—without the overwhelm. Grab a seat, and let’s create readers together!
Episodes
In this episode of Creating Readers, Savannah Campbell discusses effective alternatives to traditional round robin reading methods. She emphasizes the importance of student engagement in reading and presents various strategies such as echo reading, choral reading, cloze reading, and cloze drop reading. Savannah also highlights the significance of who is doing the reading and the need for accountability in student reading practices....
In this episode of Creating Readers, Savannah Campbell delves into the critical topic of phonemic awareness, discussing its significance in reading instruction and how it differs from phonological awareness. She shares insights from research, particularly the National Reading Panel, emphasizing the importance of teaching segmenting and blending as key skills. Savannah also addresses common misconceptions and provides practical stra...
In this episode of Creating Readers, Savannah Campbell discusses strategies for addressing situations where reading interventions are not yielding the desired progress. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on factors within educators' control, such as time allocation, instructional focus, engagement strategies, and collaboration among teachers. By enhancing intervention effectiveness and ensuring consistent practice, educators...
In this conversation, Michelle Sullivan (@michelle_thecolorfulclassroom), Sarah Paul (@snippetsbysarah), and Savannah Campbell discuss the significance of morphology in literacy education. They explore why teaching morphology is essential for understanding the English language, particularly its meaning components.
The discussion covers effective strategies for introducing morphology to young learners, the use of tools like word mat...
🧠In this episode of Creating Readers, host Savannah Campbell and guest Marisa Ware discuss the critical role of executive functioning in literacy and education.
📌They explore practical strategies for teaching these skills to students, emphasizing the importance of explicit instruction and support in the classroom. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of executive functioning and literacy, providing insights for edu...
In this episode of Creating Readers, host Savannah Campbell and guest Marisa Ware discuss the critical role of executive functioning in literacy and education.
Marisa, an executive function specialist, explains the various skills involved in executive functioning, such as attention, organization, and self-regulation, and how these skills are essential for successful reading and learning.
They explore practical strategies for teachi...
#9 What's wrong with leveled texts? Aren't books just book?
Well yes, and no. In this episode, Savannah discusses the issues with leveled texts. She shares:
- how leveled texts do not actually tell us if children are reading on grade level because they are an inherently flawed form of assessment
- How leveled texts do not have a defined scope and sequence or take into account children's levels of background knowledge.
- What we c...
It wasn't long ago that Savannah saw teaching text structures as boring and something she needed to do just to check a box in her instruction.
But, once she understood the importance of text structures and the role they play in comprehension, she was sold.
In this podcast, Savannah shares all things text structures. She discusses:
- the role text structures play as a kind of background knowledge
- the different kinds of nonfictio...
In this episode of Creating Readers, Savannah debunks the myth that English is an illogical, "crazy" language. Savannah explains how understanding the history and structure of English reveals its underlying logic. From Anglo-Saxon roots to French, Latin, and Greek influences, she takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the layers of the English language.
Learn why English preserves meaning through spelling, how its morphop...
Join Savannah as she discusses vocabulary and meaningful ways that you can practice it in your classroom.
Vocabulary is inextricably linked to comprehension. If you aren't teaching vocabulary, then you're not teaching comprehension. In this episode, Savannah walks you through:
- why vocabulary is important
- how to plan for vocabulary
- meaningful activities for strengthening vocabulary.
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In this episode, Mike Crusco joins Savannah as they discuss the newest universal screener in Virginia-the Virginia Language and Literacy Screener (VALLSS).
While the statewide universal screener, PALS, certainly needed to be updated, there are still several problems with the new screener that need to be addressed. This episode is specific for the Virginia assessment, but is useful for all educators as many states are passing liter...
Join Savannah for this episode of Creating Readers, where we delve into the topic of spelling.
Have you ever heard someone say that "some people are just bad spellers"? Or maybe you've even said "I'm a terrible speller."
We are not destined to be poor spellers. There are concrete ways to practice spelling with children of any age.
In this episode, Savannah discusses:
- the myth of the poor speller
- Whether or not we should tea...
In this episode of Creating Readers, Savannah Campbell dives into her top five non-negotiables for effective reading intervention. These key systems are essential for helping students make real progress towards closing the gap between what children are currently doing, and what we know our children CAN do. These include:
- Matching Intervention to the Child’s Needs – Tailor interventions to the specific skills students are missi...
In this episode of Creating Readers, we dive into the critical role background knowledge plays in reading comprehension. Savannah shares the research behind background knowledge and why it is so critical to comprehension. She then offers five practical strategies you can use to actively build background knowledge for your students.
Whether you’re working with a rigid curriculum or have some flexibility, these tips will help you en...
In this episode, Savannah interview Tina Atkins, a school psychologist. Savannah and Tina dive deep into the intricacies of special education services, the role of school psychologists, and common pitfalls in the evaluation process.
Listen in as Tina shares her insights and experiences, offering valuable information for educators, parents, and administration
Join Savannah as she shares her journey from balanced literacy to structured literacy. Savannah shares how she thought she knew what it took for children to become readers, only to be faced year after year with dismal results. It wasn't until 2019 when she was Orton-Gillingham trained that the world of structured literacy opened up to her. Listen in as she shares a journey that will be very familiar to many of us.
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In this trailer, host Savannah Campbell briefly shares her transition from balanced literacy towards structured literacy. Listen in as Savannah shares some of her past mistakes as she moves forward towards a future where we end illiteracy, one child at a time.
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