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Helping Students Read Entire Books with Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway

From Melissa & Lori Love Literacy · Hosted by Melissa & Lori

2025-11-07·00:53:47

Episode summary

In this episode of Melissa & Lori Love Literacy: Episode 239 Experts Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway join Melissa & Lori to tackle one of the biggest questions in teaching today: What happened to reading whole books in school? From the pull of digital distractions to the rise of skill-focused instruction, they explore why diving into full texts matters more than ever. You’ll hear inspiring ideas for making books come alive in the classroom, the magic of read-alouds, and the power of close reading.

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Episode 239 Experts Doug Lemov, Colleen Driggs, and Erica Woolway join Melissa & Lori to tackle one of the biggest questions in teaching today: What happened to reading whole books in school? From the pull of digital distractions to the rise of skill-focused instruction, they explore why diving into full texts matters more than ever. You’ll hear inspiring ideas for making books come alive in the classroom, the magic of read-alouds, and the power of close reading. Plus, each guest reveals their favorite book to teach. Reading entire books ignites curiosity, builds stamina, and so much more. Resources The Teach Like A Champion Guide to the Science of Reading (book) Teach Like A Champion (Website - Resources, Workshops, Blogs, & More!) Close Reading: Uncover Deeper Meaning (blog) The Indispensable Power of [Full] Books (blog) Melissa & Lori Podcast Knowledge & Comprehension (Daniel Willingham & Barbara Davidson) Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com . Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at...