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Ep. 209: Readers' Theater: Easy, Effective, & FUN! with Dr. Chase Young

Readers Theater is SUPER DUPER EFFECTIVE for teaching fluency (and comprehension, too!) In this episode, you'll hear us walk through a readers' theater routine and share resources for scripts, instruction, and more.
Listen here.


Chase Young discusses the implementation of Reader's Theater in the classroom, providing a detailed framework for the process. He emphasizes the importance of structured practice, fluency, and expression, as well as the benefits of engaging students in dramatic reading. Reader's Theater can be implemented in ELA and other subject areas with grade-level texts. Reader's Theatre improves reading skills and transfers skills to other texts. 
Takeaways
  • Structured practice is essential for achieving fluency and expression in Reader's Theater.
  • Reader's Theater can be integrated with other subjects, providing opportunities for vocabulary and morphology instruction.
  • Choosing challenging, grade-level texts is important for meeting grade-level expectations and supporting students' fluency and comprehension.
  • Repetition plays a significant role in scaffolding and supporting students' fluency and expression in Reader's Theater. Reader's Theatre is an effective tool for improving reading skills and fluency.

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Literacy Matters

Dr. Chase Young, an award-winning literacy expert, reveals the power of "synergistic instruction" by blending phonics, creativity, and content learning. Discover his secrets to crafting engaging and effective lessons that captivate students and cater to their needs and interests. Learn practical strategies to transform your literacy instruction today.

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Where the Science of Reading Meets the Science of Fun
High-impact literacy lessons are fun, engaging, relevant, and authentic, but where can today’s time-drained teachers start? In this edWebinar, you learn how the interaction of multiple combined instructional approaches can produce a greater effect for students on the road to literacy success. Learn the latest on what science says about how kids learn best from the expertise of Dr. Chase Young, who led the successful 2023 edWebinar 
Science-Tested, Kid-Approved Literacy Instruction from Day 1.
View this session to:
  • Discover the six qualities that make high-impact literacy lessons
  • Learn why and how to employ synergistic instruction
  • Understand effect sizes and why they matter today
  • Get fun, easy-to-implement examples of synergistic activities

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Teaching Reading Fluency: The Art and Science Behind It
In the recent Science of Reading movement, a notable emphasis has been placed on phonics, yet a focus on developing reading fluency is just as crucial. In this edWebinar, Drs. Tim Rasinski and Chase Young define reading fluency and its role in the development of proficient readers.
They also present innovative and creative methods that are rooted in science for teaching fluency in the classroom and intervention settings. These include various types of fluency practices and texts that are particularly useful in developing all aspects of fluency. Scientific evidence of the effectiveness of such approaches for improving fluency AND reading comprehension are also shared. In this edWebinar, viewers:
  • Discover a more complete understanding of reading fluency
  • Gain actionable approaches for making effective fluency instruction an integral part of classroom and intervention instruction in grades 1-8

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Science Tested, Kid-Approved
Looking to add something new to your literacy toolbox this school year? Watch this edWebinar for an engaging and informative learning experience for K-3 educators and administrators focused on fun, effective literacy strategies that can be used from day one. You discover strategies that are both science tested and kid approved.

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Triple R Teaching Podcast #101: How to implement Reader’s Theater: with Dr. Chase Young
In today’s discussion about fluency, Dr. Chase Young shows us exactly how to implement Reader’s Theater in the classroom. You’ll love this entertaining episode!
​Free!

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Episode 122: Reading as Science AND Art with Tim Rasinski, David Paige, & Chase Young
Today Melissa and Lori talk with authors Chase Young, David Paige, and Timothy V. Rasinski, authors of the book, Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading. Teaching artfully means teaching authentically, aesthetically, and creatively. This book shares how to teach the five pillars of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension) artfully. It’s important to really know what you’re doing in order to be artful in your teaching.
Free!

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Phenomenal Spotlight: Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading
​The Phenomenal Student podcast was created with the vision to bring you interviews of Phenomenal experts, educators and students. Additionally, the focus to bring diverse voices to the educational discussion, so that the profession can move forward. Give the podcast a try and you'll Grow, Achieve and Lead.
​Free!


Be Phenomenal, Mr. Short

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Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading by Chase Young, David Paige and Timothy V. Rasinski:  An interview conducted by Dr. Sam Bommarito
​This week I had an amazing moment in my professional career. I was able to interview three giants from the literacy world. Each is a well-credentialed, well-known researcher in the field of literacy. All of them have served in multiple important positions. It was an honor to be talking to such a distinguished group. 

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 Fluency Q&A. Teaching Literacy Podcast with Tim Rasinski, Chase Young, and Jake Downs. 
In this episode, Dr. Tim Rasinski and Dr. Chase Young answer YOUR questions on reading fluency. We sent out a questionnaire in July for educators to submit questions about reading fluency. A big thanks to all who submitted questions, we received a worldwide response. Free!
 
Tiered Fluency Support Part 1. Teaching Literacy Podcast with Chase Young
Join me this episode in an excellent discussion on reading fluency with Dr. Chase Young. Dr. Young is an associate professor at Sam Houston State University, and author of the recent book Tiered Fluency Instruction: Supporting Diverse Learners in Grades 2-5. In this two-part interview we discuss the components of fluency and how readers theater can be used to support fluency development. Dr. Young has a wealth of knowledge on fluency he shares with this. This episode has plenty of takeaways for your classroom instruction. Free!

Tiered Fluency Support Part 2. Teaching Literacy Podcast with Chase Young 
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Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Chase Young on strategies for supporting student fluency using the RTI framework. It’s great conversation on Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies. Free!

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 Expert Panel Discussion: Performance-Based Reading with Tim Rasinski, Chase Young, and Nile Stanley (Capstone Professional Webinar Series)
Join our panel of experts for a lively talk about how to integrate performance activities into your classroom. The presenters will discuss how teachers can create a context for reading fluency instruction by engaging students in reading performance activities. These activities include readers theater, poetry slams, and other research-based methods proven to develop reading fluency as well as overall reading proficiency.
​Free!


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