{"podcast":{"title":"Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators","slug":"literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627","podcast_index_feed_id":7060627,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/literacy-in-color/","website_url":"https://www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.com/blog/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dff5ef9c-8cc9-4481-b275-cbc9dcff0730/TG9HxiN9uK4hCy_iPAqgR-h6.jpg","author":"Michelle Sullivan • Literacy Coach & Science of Reading Advocate","episode_count":97,"summary":"Literacy in Color is the go-to podcast for elementary teachers, literacy coaches, and reading interventionists who are passionate about bringing the Science of Reading to life in vibrant, engaging, and effective ways. Hosted by Michelle Sullivan — a seasoned literacy expert & Science of Reading advocate - with over a decade of experience as a reading interventionist & literacy coach — this show is designed to help you captivate your learners, boost reading fluency, and foster a deep understanding of language. Each week, you’ll discover practical tips, proven strategies, and creative ideas to make your literacy instruction colorful and impactful. From phonics and morphology to vocabulary building and comprehension techniques, we’ll explore the full spectrum of evidence-based practices that support all learners on their journey to becoming confident readers. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting out, “Literacy in Color” will empower you with the tools, inspiration, and know-how to make literacy instruction not just effective, but truly unforgettable. Are you ready to teach colorfully? Hit subscribe and join us each week for a splash of fun, insight, and colorful learni…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627"},"episode":{"title":"96. Reading’s Dynamic Duo: How Fluency & Vocabulary Fuel Comprehension with Melissa Loftus & Lori Sappington","slug":"96-reading-s-dynamic-duo-how-fluency-vocabulary-fuel-comprehension-with-melissa-loftus-lori-sappington","published_at":"2026-06-02T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/96-reading-s-dynamic-duo-how-fluency-vocabulary-fuel-comprehension-with-melissa-loftus-lori-sappington","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627","url":"https://www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.com/podcast/96","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d57a1f16-7343-4637-8858-449906c9060e.mp3","summary":"Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington from the Melissa & Lori Love Literacy podcast take their hosting hats off for the day to share their expertise around fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension – and why comprehension instruction is far more complex than simply teaching “strategies.” Melissa and Lori explain why comprehension is considered an unconstrained skill, how fluent word recognition frees up cognitive space for meaning-making, and why vocabulary and knowledge building are essential for students to truly understand text. Resources Mentioned: Sign up for Melissa & Lori’s email list and grab a free, fun fluency resource pack ! Book: The Literacy 50 by Melissa Loftus & Lori Sappington Five Step Vocabulary Routine (from the Literacy 50) Research: Spencer, Quinn, and Wagner tested 425,000 children from first through third grade on decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension. Among those who had adequate decoding and adequate vocabulary, fewer than one per cent scored poorly on comprehension. Fewer than one in a hundred. Once the word-level problems are solved, the decoding and the vocabulary, comprehension takes care of itself in virtually every case. 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 Melissa Loftus & Lori Sappington: Melissa & Lori Love Literacy Podcast Website: literacypodcast.com/ Instagram: @literacypodcast Website: sorinpractice.com/ Instagram: @sorinpractice This podcast is brought to you by Reading Science Academy , where our friend Stephanie Stollar is giving Literacy in Color listeners an exclusive, free grouping resource bundle to help you turn fall screening data into skill…","meta_description":"Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington from the Melissa & Lori Love Literacy podcast take their hosting hats off for the day to share their expertise arou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3521,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/episodes/96-reading-s-dynamic-duo-how-fluency-vocabulary-fuel-comprehension-with-melissa-loftus-lori-sappington/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/96-reading-s-dynamic-duo-how-fluency-vocabulary-fuel-comprehension-with-melissa-loftus-lori-sappington.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}